Ny lpn to rn program charging $1200 for pre-requisite course! Normal??

U.S.A. New York

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Hi all! So.....I went to an Open House today at Helene Fuld College of Nursing in Manhattan and was REALLY shocked to hear that in addition to 3 separate Entrance exams, a pre-req course entitled: "Selected Topics in Chemistry & Mathematics (SCI101) is required BEFORE acceptance to the school. I was confused as to WHY must a prospective student pay $246/credit not including the $248 book needed (OUT OF POCKET)?? I was then told, that the course wouldn't be covered by financial aid since the prospective student hasn't matriculated yet. Additionally, the 10 week course IS NOT GRADED, its based on pass/fail.... HUH? LOL *COMMENTS PLEASE!

Does this sound normal to you, or does it sound like a scam???

-Frustratingly skeptical LPN :confused:

When do classes start at Helene Fuld?

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Did you take the entrance exam at HF?

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No my date is Dec 6th classes start in April.

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By the time you complete any nursing (RN) program, $1200 more or less won't be worth mentioning ... :)

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Goodas please let us know how the exam was :) what study material are you using? Best of luck to you!!

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p.s I sent my application in yesterday:wideyed:

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I'm using the Mcgraw Hill 5 practice test

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I'm so nervous about the test.

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I'm so nervous about the test.

Remember you're already a nurse! You got this!!

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Don't worry about the test. From what I remember the passing scores were low. When is the test, anyway?

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I passed! Yeah I just have to do the essay. Classes start February 3rd.

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Congrats! What kind of math was on the test? Any algebra? Also what's the schedule for the chem&math classes?

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