Moogie, Thank you for the reply and the welcome! It is much appreciated! I can def see that they will be tough. I currently go to a really tough school so I'm somewhat used to it. :) Also, I won't be working during this time so I think I can make it. Anyways, I have been in touch with Metroplitian State U as they have a proposed program identical to the U of M's. I do like the U of M's more so far but will be applying to both as well as accelerated BSN programs. Thank you for your help! Are you currently in a BSN program... if so which one?