pre-nursing school update

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Okay so I talked with my admissions adviser at the school I am wanting to attend.

I don't have much of a chance getting in this year. Actually its impossible as the dead line to apply is the 19th of this month.

So the only prerequisites needed for me are chemistry and algebra (I took biology in HS).

I am going to be sending in my transcript from my high school and apply.

I can take either summer or fall courses. I am also going to take anatomy & physiology I in the summer and II in the fall. That saves me tons of college time in nursing school and more time for clinicals.So the only course I will take in the fall with be anatomy and physiology II. I would then take a math course and chemistry in the summer.

I need to have everything done before Dec 20th to apply for the nursing program.

I have two people who can give a letter of professional recommendation. I just need one more and I need to write a *perfect* essay.

I am also going to be taking my CNA training this spring.

Which would be prior to taking the prerequisites.

That way I can work as a CNA from this spring until after I graduate from nursing school..which is around 2015.

Anything else to help me get in? They only pick 50 out of 100 applicants. It is for the 50 students who qualify the most. Any tips?

Also they need my transcript to apply. They then have me come in for a pre-admittance test and talk about class schedule and courses. That would be mid-march.

So I am kinda ignorant as to how it all works. Like I don't have any money for it. Would I be able to get a loan for it...even for such a short time in class? Would I need a loan from my bank or is that something the school handles?

I have less than a year to apply for RN. 1.5 years before it even starts.

Good thing is while I am waiting I can work CNA to gain experience.