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Sorry, just saw this....I took the HESI through Chamberlain, but its the exact one Hondros would give you...It was no joke..I did well, but I cant stress enough to study math for it. Particularly ration/proportions, multiplying and dividing fractions..Math has never been my strong suit, but spending a little time studying the basics helped me alot...I ended up scoring a 89% overall. I never took Biology or Chemistry in High School so I basically BS's my way through that section. I did get in to both schools but ended up choosing Hondros. Chamberlain is very well respected but I really liked Hondros's "ladder approach". Plus, the cost was significantly less. My student loans/grants covered the majority of it. I start in January and I really feel like I made the right choice. I felt like I fit in at Hondros and Chamberlain seemed a bit stuffy to me. Good luck to you and let me know if you are starting Hondros...we may be classmates!

Im kind of in the same situation as you...I THINK the school is important, but the kind of student you are is critical..No matter which school I choose I am going to bust my backside. Not sure which schools you have applied to, but something to consider is the reputation both have in your town among your potential employers. There is a school here in Columbus that is on the "Do not hire" list for nurses. Good luck to you!

congrats to you!

Hi jaybri24...I am in the same boat as you here in Columbus. I have applied to both schools, passed the HESI and completed the FASFA. I did hear a lot of negative things about Hondros but it does seem like it was when it first open and they were working out the kinks. I did like the campus and staff that I have dealt with..Seemed very down to earth..Chamberlain campus was really impressive and I know that graduates of Chamberlain are well respected in the city and by potential employers. I have two good friends who went to Chamberlain and they have great things to say about it but they didn't have a life for 2 years. Although, I am sure that is to be expected from Hondros as well. For me, it will come down to financial aid. Chamberlain seems like it may be a lot more and it may be the deal breaker for me. I have another meeting at Hondros this Thursday and should hear if I got into Chamberlain sometime after November 8.

Thanks 203bravo..THe 3 semester per term thing was kind of throwing me...thanks for the clarification.

Thank you very much illusion9376. It is a pretty expensive school..Its a 3 semester/year program and its about $8000 a semester. I have had previous students say they didn't need additional loans and I have had others say they did...I wont find out until the committee meets on November 8 if I am accepted, and THEN I can talk with their financial aid department to find out my package. If patience is a virtue, I am in trouble!

Thank you Heathermaizey....I have looked into several programs...There is an excellent Community College with a program, however there is a 2 year wait list..I am nearly 45 years old, so I don't have as much time to do this as I used to..I really appreciate your feedback.

congrats to you!!

Hello...I recently applied to Chamberlain in Columbus, OH and am waiting to hear if I got in. I have already taken and passed the HESI A2 and completed my FASFA. It looks as though I am eligible for the maxium Pell Grant and my family contribution is expected to be zero. I have asked around whether or not I will get enough of those loans/grants to cover 100% of my tuition/fees. I am getting mixed answers and would like to know your experiences. Unfortunatley, if it doesn't cover it 100% I cannot go. I am unable to drastically reduce my income AND increase my monthly debt. I appreciate any feedback. Thank you!!