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@EastCoastRPN I'm on the same boat as you! I'm planning on writing it in late December/early January. From my knowledge you have to know the basics on the sciences (bio chem and physics) from gr 9-12, and the basics for math and english. It sounds like a lot, but if you study well I'm sure it'll pretty simple. If you can, let me know how the HPAT test goes for you :) Btw check out the sample questions on the site.

thanks for your feed back :) I'm not doing great in chemistry, however everything else I'm getting are in the mid-high 80s. I wonder if there's higher consideration for U courses as well. Did you/are you enjoying the program?

Thank you! Funny because I was planning on applying to St. Lawrence (Kingston) as well, and it doesn't seem like I need to do a test for the program. And the reason why I want to do practical nursing first is because it opens up the most paths for me- I can either bridge to get my Bscn, or work a couple years as an RPN so I can move out and go back to school. I'm getting high 80s in all my prerequisites so I should be fine, besides my high 70 in chemistry... Did you do the HPAT test? How was it? Any advice? :) Thanks again ktrop03

Hi everyone! I am currently a grade 12 student who has had my heart set on Algonquin's Practical Nursing program for over a year now (but I am also open minded to any other suggested RPN programs in Ontario). The prerequisites for this course are Gr 12 Math (college level or equivalent), Gr 11 or 12 Biology and Chemistry (college level or equivalent), and Gr 12 English (college level or equivalent). I was wondering if there is a higher consideration for U level courses? This is because in my application I want to include my Grade 11 Biology U course (84%), Grade 12 Chemistry U course (estimated 75%), Grade 12 English U course (87%), and Grade 12 Math C course (estimated 85%). I am worried that these grades are not high enough, even if the minimum requirement is 65%, because it is to my knowledge that this program is extremely competitive. Does anyone happen to know last year's grade cut off or a required grade to get accepted to this program? Also, I understand that I must do a HPAT test when I apply. How hard is it? What sort of questions are asked for the science portion of it? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your time, Judy

Hi everyone! I am currently a grade 12 student who has had my heart set on Algonquin's Practical Nursing program for over a year now (but I am also open minded to any other suggested RPN programs in Ontario). The prerequisites for this course are Gr 12 Math (college level or equivalent), Gr 11 or 12 Biology and Chemistry (college level or equivalent), and Gr 12 English (college level or equivalent). I was wondering if there is a higher consideration for U level courses? This is because in my application I want to include my Grade 11 Biology U course (84%), Grade 12 Chemistry U course (estimated 75%), Grade 12 English U course (87%), and Grade 12 Math C course (estimated 85%). I am worried that these grades are not high enough, even if the minimum requirement is 65%, because it is to my knowledge that this program is extremely competitive. Does anyone happen to know last year's grade cut off or a required grade to get accepted to this program? Also, I understand that I must do a HPAT test when I apply. How hard is it? What sort of questions are asked for the science portion of it? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your time, Judy

Thank you JaguarX! Haha the bio and chem part seems very vague... Are you sure there isn't any physics involved as well?

Also does anyone know if you get extra points for taking U classes? Or do they not look at it at all... I'm definitely gonna step up my game and strive for higher marks! :) Are there any students in an RPN program who could tell me what school is like and if they're enjoying it? Sorry if I'm bombarding everyone with questions I just really want to make this dream a reality.

I've noticed a lot of people do that on this website. Do people in the health field look down on RPN's? I think it's a respectable job even if you don't go through the four years of school. The reason why I want to get into that program isn't because it's "easier", but because it'll open the most doors for me. So if I do enjoy it, maybe I will bridge. But it's mainly because I think I'll enjoy the job and so I can gain the experience I need to get back to school and become a health care administrator. One more question- what's the typical day of an RPN? Thanks guys :)

Thanks, I'm just really nervous I won't be accepted since I'm guessing my average will be around 75-85 next year. Hope there isn't any too much physics involved since I didn't take that class. I'll definitely look at other colleges. Really appreciate it ktrop03 :)

A little late sorry, but how did the HCAT test go? Specifically for the science part?

Hey, I'm new to this website! Can someone who is in the AC RPN program or someone who has done the HPAT test give me an update on how the HPAT test went (specifically the science part)? Is this a very competitive program? What was the recent cut off? I'm still a junior in high school and I want to apply for 2017 so any advice would be greatly appreciated! Thank you :)

Hey everyone! :) I'm still new to this, and I find this website extremely helpful. I'm currently a junior in high school and I've always been interested in the health care field. My main goal is to become a health care administrator but I first want to become an RPN (I've always wanted to be a nurse and I need the experience, RPN seems like the best choice for me right now). The program at Algonquin college seems great and would be the most convenient for me since I live close by. When I apply next year, during the fall term, I have to take a HPAT test. I tried the sample questions for the English and math part and it's fairly easy... But there's no sample questions for the science part. I was just wondering if any of you have taken this test, it would be great if you told me your experience with not only the test (specifically the science part) but the program itself. Also is this program very competitive and hard to get into? Thank you so much for your time - Judy