Hi hs2005... I am currently ending my first semester in LSU's CARE program. This will be the fifth class thus far, since the program's existence and as such there are still issues that need to be worked out as far as organization is concerned. The program is technically an 18 month program however the first semester is not accelerated and consists of taking whatever pre-reqs you may need. Overall it will take 22 months to graduate. I did not have to interview so as far as I know, entrance is still based on GPA, however you may have to interview and upon application you must express interest in entrance into the accelerated program. I do know others who are further along in this program and it is very fast paced. If you happen to fail a class you cannot continue in the accelerated program and will have to finish with the traditional class which will probably take an additional year. I am still learning the system but so far so good... the only constant thing is change