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I must have gotten no worse than a B+ in Bio 12 years ago...but I can't recall anything about it really. Thanks to everyone for chiming in with advice!

I will be starting my pre-req's next semester in the hope of pursuing an accelerated 2nd degree BSN. I took an Intro to Biology course while in school for my first degree (not at all a sciences degree), but it was 12 years ago that I took that course. Also, I have a few options with regard to where I take my pre-reqs. There is a county community college (read: super cheap) and a four year public university (more $ than community college, but not unrealistic $) nearby. To sign up for A&P at the community college, they require a Biology class that was taken within the past 10 years as a pre-req. Or, I can sign up for A&P at the four year public university, and they will accept my 12 year old Biology class because it was taken as part of a completed degree. Taking 3 classes (Bio, A&P1 and A&P2) at community college is still less expensive than taking two classes (A&P1 and 2) at the public university. However, that will take an extra semester to complete. Saving time might be worth the extra cost. What I think my decision is going to boil down to this: Do you think I would benefit significantly (ease of understanding, grades) if I retake an introductory Bio class before A&P?

Congratulations to those of you here who are starting in the spring at TJU. I'm only right now planning to begin my pre-req's next semester...and there are a lot of them since I have a BA. But, I wanted to offer to answer any off-campus housing questions you might have...pricing, locations, advice, etc. I've been living in the city for about 10 years now and have been a realtor here for 5.5 yrs (residential sales mostly). Good luck in the program!