SK_RN

Barnes' program is difficult. I was enrolled in the accelerated program and just got thru my first semester-sort of. Out of four classes, I dropped one and failed another barely. Passed the other two with a B and a C. A lot of people in my class had health care experience and all of my classmates are smart. Almost every test is bell curved with the average between 82-86. Failing is a 78% and there are not any other points to factor in other than your tests. Also, you cannot score below a 78% twice in any course. Therefore, you cannot do poorly on a single test. Every test is delivered in the same format, 50 question m/c. If the class as a whole scores less than the 82-86 range, they will typically curve it up (though they don't like to call it a curve). In my class of 80 students, I'd say 50 advanced without any problems. Also, you cannot fail more than two classes during the entire program or you are out. So you have that additional stress as well.

Thanks for the help. BTW, what school did you attend that offers online micro?

Is Microbiology available thru any of the online colleges? Thanks!

I've applied to BarnesJewish and have to complete a couple of pre-reqs before admittance for May 08. I was wondering if anyone knew of a microbiology class that was either online or at one of the community colleges. Also, do you know what the exact starting date for the May 08 program will be? Thanks.