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KhiaMarie, You absolutely can take your pre-reqs in January, and then test in September for the evening. It is exactly what i did. Pre reqs are Bio 121, Eng 101 amd Chem 101 or 103. I am actually taking Soc 101 right now. I have alreay taken Psy 101 and Math 100 is not a pre req (although i have taken it). If you plan on getting into the program be sure to do exceptionally in you pre reqs as well as on the exam. As LapoRtan said, you will get better info from the Nursing Dept or Blue area. Check out the link below for more info: http://www.essex.edu/divisions/nursing/pdf/RN_Admission%20Criteria%202011%20(Rev%20May2010).pdf

Be sure to know your sciences...again. Be sure to know your sciences, read lots of books and enhance your vocabulary. ISBN-13: 978-0763762711 is a must have; it is the NLN Pre-entrance exam study guide. Know, know know your math...amongst other section. "English from the Roots Up Flashcards" might also breaking down words. If you know the study guide, you should do very well. Study extensively and thoroughly and take all the tests that are inside of the book. Learn from your mistakes.

Thank you father in heaven!!!! I got my acceptance letter!! I am in the program! :dncgbby:

lapoRtaN, Hypothetically Speaking, If by chance i do get accepted, what do you think about taking NUR I and Micro together? I was told by a counselor not to take them at the same time, but this counselor also told me not to take Bio 121 and Chm 101 at the same time, but i ended up getting an A in both. I'm just not sure about the challenges of Nursing classes.

OMG.....i just want to run home and check the mail but i cannot. Has anyone received a letter yet...i am so scared.

Applicants, Essex has begun mailing letters.... I have not had the opportunity to check my mail yet but folks have started receiving letters. Good Luck to all!

I just hope we get in....

So, i guess that means we should give it until the last week of November. I was hoping to know by Thanksgiving. I guess we will just have to be patient.

Anyone know when letters are being mailed out? The wait is killing me!! :anbd:

I have not heard anything....give it a couple of weeks. We should know something by Thanksgiving atleast. :)

Hello All, While doing a little research, i was able to locate the admissions criteria that i hope you find helpful... Applicants will be ranked according to the following criteria and will be admitted on a space available basis according to GPA, Verbal, Math and Science scores on the entrance test , total credits completed at ECC, residence, number of times BIO 121 or CHM taken, total creditscompleted at ECC. The highest ranking score is 29, the lowest score is 8. Students will be admitted on a space-available basis. GPA in Required Courses GPA Points Assigned 4.0-3.7 3 3.6-3.3 2 3.2-3.0 1 NLN PAX-RN Verbal Score (Minimum 50th percentile) Scores Points Assigned 99-90 5 89-80 4 79-70 3 69-60 2 59-50 1 NLN PAX-RN Math Score (Minimum 50th percentile) Scores Points Assigned 99-90 5 89-80 4 79-70 3 69-60 2 59-50 1 NLN PAX-RN Science Score (Minimum 50th percentile) Scores Points Assigned 99-90 5 89-80 4 79-70 3 69-60 2 59-50 1 Total Credits Completed at ECC 60+ 5 45-59 4 44-30 3 30-12 2 6-12 1 Below 6 Not eligible Repeat of BIO 121 or CHM 101 No repeats 3 1 repeat 2 2 repeats 1 More than 2 repeats 0 Residence Essex County 3 New Jersey- other 2 Out of state 1 Pre-requisite Courses Completed at ECC All pre-requistes at ECC 3 Some pre-requisites at ECC 2 No Prerequisites at ECC 0

YKN6000, I can understand how you might not feel very confident. I don't think that anyone can truly feel confident until they've received the letter informing them that they were accepted. Ultimately, that is what we are looking to receive. Try to keep positive thoughts... YKN6000 we are all in the same boat at this point. Best of luck to you!

I have a couple of people in one of my classes that are scheduled to take the test on Monday 10/31... Last week, they opened up more test dates for this week and Monday, then a couple of folks went and changed their date to this upcoming Monday. I was thinking that the process would be delayed...I hope that it does not.

Thanks Miracle! I hope you are right! I know that people are still testing this week and next week...I can't wait for those letters to go out. Another counselor that i spoke with told me that they would be accepting more applicants this time around too.

YKN6000, It seems that you are probing to find out how everyone else did but you are hiding your results... Thats fine though...Wish you the best! Good Luck to all those awaiting acceptance letters.

Hopefully, we'll know by Thanksgiving, but the wait is killing me! What are your scores?

Hi Ykn, When did you take the test? My overall score was a 142 which is the 97th percentile...i hope that's strong enough.....how did you do?

At least you have a back up plan Miracle because i dont have one. My only plan at the moment is to get into the program and finish it as an RN. If by chance i am not accepted, i would be devestated and but i'd have to move on. You are already prepared for anything, which is excellent. I truly do believe that the 50% is based on the middle column though. It might also depend on how you scored against the other applicants too though. I think you might be fine....Well unfortunately have to wait though.

Wow, Congrats on getting accepted into Rutgers! You are pretty far along already, it sounds like you have a backup plan though. The nursing program would extend your stay in Essex...which are you most passionate about? Either way, i wish you all the best of luck!

Hopefully, i did well enough....i'm hoping. :) My percentile scores (last column) are: Verbal 83, Math 98 & Science 96 ...I also made it over the 50% mark in the 2nd column. Hopefully, we'll be starting the program together!

Before taking the test, all counselors and such said that you need to get at least 50% correct in all categories to be entered into the program...I assume that that is the middle column only because they didn't say that you need to get into the 50th percentile as the 3rd column is the percentile column for each section... You did best in Verbal and usually, this is where folks get their lowest score. Were there lots of people testing when you took the test? There were three people (including me) on the date that i tested.

I really wish i knew what method Essex is using and where i stand. I am honestly not sure... i can only speculate from information provided by others. Do you feel somewhat confident? What is an Associate Degree Percentile?

hi miracle86! click on the link below: http://goforward.harpercollege.edu/registration/testing/pdf/sample_nln_score_report_after_aug2011.pdf here's a tool to help you interpret your nln scores. how did you do?

Miracle86 when it comes to the Math you going to really need to know how to work out the problems because you will not have enough time to put a lot of thought into each problem. When you think about the amount of time you have and the number of questions; you have about a minute for each problem. You are provided with even less time for the completion of the Verbal and Science sections. I also had two study guides!

Hi Miracle86, I wish you all the best this Friday; Good Luck! My only tip to you would be to use the pre-exam study guide to not only brush-up, but also to test yourself to gauge your strengths and weakness so you can understand what needs to be the focus of your studies....Know your Math and Science. The Verbal section is a little difficult to prepare for as word knowledge is accumulative. I was just as nervous and anxious as you...you can do this! I hope I get in too...