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Hope this info is not too late for you. I live in Castle Rock and have lived in lots of Denver metro area towns. Here are my opinions of several towns: Castle Rock: Great family area, little crime, somewhat isolated from Denver, developing rapidly. Very few older homes, brand new ones are usually the ones with front porches, trees aren't very mature, nice historic downtown castle rock section. Lower priced than other areas Littleton: Nice family area, lots of conveniences, homes built from 1970's - present, trees are mature, downtown Littleton beautiful during winter holidays - all lit up Roxborough Village: beautiful red rock formations, nestled right against the foothills, not very many conveniences, mostly newer homes, trees not very mature, lower priced than other areas Boulder: pricey, college town, very pretty, older homes, mature trees, great shopping Cherry creek: same as Boulder except omit college town, unless you count DU that is pretty close. Aurora/Parker: wide range of homes, more towards the east (the plains), wide range of tree maturity, lots of conveniences Golden: very pretty, in the foothills, plenty of conveniences, some older homes Highlands Ranch: mostly newer homes, family community, lots of conveniences Good luck on your search. My husband is from Maine and has found the lack of trees (as compared to the east coast) here in Colorado the biggest adjustment. If you think you might find this to be an issue I would stay away from the newer developments and go with older homes in Denver (wash park), Cherry creek or Littleton, perhaps Golden. They are going to be more expensive though. Sorry - don't know much about towns north of Denver. Erie has some old and new homes and is pretty isolated.

I just spoke with an advisor at ACC, the RN program is 2 - 2.5 yrs waiting list. I called CCD, same with them but no waiting list for the CNA. Also, I believe it was Front Range that told me they had a 3 - 3.5 yr waiting list. I got info from CU colorado springs for the BSN program and they said they are not accepting transfer applicants at this time. Also, I read that for CSU in Greeley you must be a CNA. Anyone know anything about this? Both Regis and CU Denver are saying it is going to be super competitive to get in. I'm starting to think it would be easier/quicker to get into medical school! :rotfl: Sorry - I don't mean to discourage you, it seems like it is tough to get in anywhere! The funny thing is, I was looking for schools in Florida to send apps to in case I didn't get in here. Ha!

I'm a SAHM w/ a 1 & 3 yr old and take max load at school. I can only squeeze in spurts during the day but mainly study after they go to bed. I can see your situation is very difficult because you must work full time too. Trying to put myself in your situation, I think I would try to find other odd bits of time to study or enlist her help like with showing you flashcards or allowing you to read aloud to her whatever you're studying :chuckle . Hey, I actually did that with my 3 year old and a Microbio book and after about 3 minutes he got bored and went to play with his toys! Also, how about taping some notes and listening to them while driving, etc? You can also write study notes on some post it notes and ask your daughter to find places to put them where you might see them as you get ready for work in the morning. Maybe she is too young for that but anyhow getting her involved will make her feel like she is spending time with you and quite honestly might make her spot a toy or activity that she'd like to do instead. You are juggling so much and I know it must be very hard. Keep your head up, you're almost there:) !