Prereqs - What order?

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I took my Placement Exam today and now have an accurate list of courses I can register for. I haven't been in school of any kind since 1999 and am wondering: From those of you who have completed (or at least started) prereqs, which classes should I take first? My options right now are: English 1A, Biology, Math (Elementary Algebra lmao), Sociology or Speech (Group Discussion). Which classes should I start with? I'm kind of overwhelmed right now and could really use some help deciding. Thanks!!

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How many are you taking? I'd start with the basics, English and Math. Depending on Sociology, you might need to write papers which is where English may help.

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I think you should take 12 credits if you'll be working full time and haven't been in school for a while. 15 if you think you can handle it. I'd say take a science prereq for the nursing program you want to go to. Almost all schools require ap1 and 2 so you should do those as soon as possible.

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I did math and sociology during the summer..and this fall I am taking Basic college writing, U.S. History, Elements of Psychology and Medical Terminology.

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I'll be working fulltime and have three kids at home. I was planning on starting slow to get back in the swing of being in school. In future semesters, if I feel I can handle more, I will take on more. For now, I'm thinking one or two classes...so about 8 units.

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oh ok, well if you need or want financial aid just make sure you're at least half-time to be eligible. So basically you need all the regular gen ed courses? Do you have any previous course work?

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I have nothing. I'm starting from scratch Spring '12 semester. Highly nerveracking.

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Definitely take math or english first then. After those, I'd probably take sociology then biology. I'd take your science classes last as those are the ones that will expire if they do.

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oh ok, so you should focus on gen ed while satisfying some nursing prereqs. It should take about 4-6 semesters until you can apply to a program if you'll be taking it slow for a few semesters. I agree with leenak, you would want to take your science courses closer to the time you want to apply for nursing school so the info will be fresh in your brain and when you go to take the entrance exam you'll do great. You should definitely just take math and english. If you decide to take more, depending on the professor sociology may be a breeze. I took soci online my freshman yr and we only had quizzes and exams, I got a B in it.

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Well I bombed Sociology..it wasn't a great time for me so I got a D and I have to retake it..but I am not saying you will..but like ladydee4213 said..math and english would be great at first..I have English in the Spring. Good luck in whatever you decide :)

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I agree with taking English first. There is a good chance you will do a fair amount of writing in sociology and even in speech. If you take 2 classes, I also agree that math would be good with English. Good luck!

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If anything at all Bio first. You cant start taking any other classes like Anatomy, Phys, Micro without Bio. Also look into seeing if your school has a Chem prereq for Micro. You want to get those science pre reqs out of the way as soon as possible.

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