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Thanks, Hopefully you'll get in soon. Best of luck!

Yes, I am in. I guess it is better than waiting in limbo for the English Cegep. I think it would help if you familiarize yourself with the French nursing terminologies, by reading French medical or nursing books, prior to the start of the program. Or take a French writing refresher course during the summer. And don't give up. There is always a way to get in. Good Luck!

Jun 13 by kimber75 I believe we may have met at the college on Friday! Sorry to hear that you did not pass the French exam. Yes I was there on Friday among the 5 taking the french test. Can you retake the exam and apply for the winter session?

Hi Kimber75, I am an Allophone. I did all my schooling in French up to High school (french Bac about 27 years ago in France) and in English for my Bachelors (US 20 years ago). I feel more at ease in English due to the fact my wife is an anglophone, but I can manage pretty well in French, my writing skills can be improved a bit since I have not practiced for many years. However, I think it should not be too difficult to study in French if you have already done some schooling in French.

Thanks for all the encouragements. @kimber75 John-Abbott College. I am still on a waiting list. I was wondering if anyone knows how reputable is College Valleyfield for its nursing program? Or if anyone attended that school. I am bilingual, even though I prefer to study in English, studying in French is not too hard. I just heard that it is easier to get into the french cegep. However, I prefer to get in John-Abbott because of the DEC-BN integrated program with McGill towards a bachelor in Nursing.

Thanks for your replies! It is nice to see that some of you started nursing at a later age. And yes I will not give up trying ‘til I get in. I just find it a bit frustrating. The other route, I was considering, is to apply to the universities to get the BSc in Nursing but missed the deadline for the Fall 2013, however, it costs more and takes longer to finish.

Hi, I was wondering if anyone had or is having a hard time getting into the Cegep (quebec) to study nursing? I 'm in my late 40's, male and having really a hard time getting into the nursing program. I have finished my prerequisite courses (chemistry & Physical Sciences) with excellent grades (average 96). So, I was wondering, is age or gender a factor for not being admitted into the program? To my understanding, we do not have enough male nurses in the system and being older means more understanding and more compassionate towards the others.