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Sorry for responding so late, but ya overall I did pretty well! I got high 90's for both Reading and Writing and around 75 on intermediate algebra and 35ish for college algebra. Thanks for all the help you guys :)!

Hello! I plan on taking the COMPASS test tomorrow which is required for the nursing program I'm applying too, but my biggest weakest are standardized tests, especially the math section. I know most people blow right through the whole test and the algebra/English question is a joke for them, but for me I'm terrible at math...I purchased a few practice books to review for the test and I'm starting to remember the material I learned a few quarters ago. But when I do the practice problems/test that I find online, idk I just kinda of forget how to do it. I guess my question is how hard is the COMPASS test? For the nursing program I'm applying they require at least a 69 for intermediate algebra or 30 on college algebra, and at least 80 for reading and writing, what do these score mean (Are they out of 100%???). And how many problems are there for each section? The advisor I was talking to told me to start with College Algebra when taking it and if you don't do well, the computer will automatically change to Intermediate Algebra; could I just start at Intermediate Algebra and skip the College Algebra section (I've only really been studying for the Intermediate Algebra)? Also what is the writing and reading section like? I've been taking practice problems from the books and online as well, but each book/website seem to have different difficulties. Some books/website have really easy questions while other ones ask more complicated questions. I'm just really stressed out about this test even though I should know this level of math/English by now...just standardized tests are my biggest weakness, but yes any help would be much appreciated! Thank you all so much!!

Ahhh I see and so you would say you got around 105, correct? And yes, thank you very much, your help is much appreciated! Also congrats on you acceptance!! Hope orientation went well! Oh and also, I'm looking at the website at it states Winter 2013 (Aug. 15 - Oct. 3), is for the "Six-Quarter Option" correct? Because they did not state when the "Ten-Quarter Option" deadline, unless they are the same? If so, how you would you choose the one you wanted, it is stated on the application (and yes, I'd prefer the "Six-Quarter Option")?

Ahhh thanks Overtone! Ya I calculated and added the 7 points for "general employment" for working at Tully's, also by any chance does volunteering at the UW Medical Center count as a "Health Care employment - 9 points"? As a volunteer we are employed to the hospital and there are a lot of patient contact; the main job we do as volunteers is escorting patients around the hospital by wheelchairs. So basically the points that I'm "missing" are... Engl 101 (I got a A-, so 3.7 x 2.5 = 9.25 points) Chem (B, 3.0 x 3.0 = 9 points) Employment I have 7 points out of 15 points Volunteering I have 6 points (will have +192 by the end of July/Aug) The rest of the prerequisites I received a 4.0 (hoping for a 4.0 for microbiology!) Total: 78 + 9.25 + 9 + 7 + 6 = 103.25 / 115 And yes I have a "Health Care Provider" CPR card, but what is a "First Aid Card"? How are they different? And I know the average varies per quarter, but what would you say is the lowest required number of points? Thanks again for everything! Charles

Hello, I just discovered this website and it's amazing! Anyways, I'm a pre-nursing student going to Bellevue College and just finishing up on Microbiology and Nutr this quarter. I plan to apply for Shoreline CC's nursing program (Winter 2013) and had a few questions about my chances of getting in. I calculated my points and my overall is about 103, I'm very worried about my chances because it seems quite low; the SCC brochure said 103 points is minimum. I thought my total would have been a lot higher, but noticed that they require a job position as a CNA while I thought you just have to be certified...I plan on doing BC's CNA (NAC) during summer, but it is a lot longer than most (about 2 months) and Ill be out of town around late Aug to Sept. 18 and don't know if it's possible finding a job position that requires certification before the deadline (Oct. 3). But yes, any support, advice, or help about my chances of getting in would be great, I'm stressing out and would really prefer getting into Shoreline this coming winter. The help would be much appreciated! Thanks Charles