"non declared" major to start

[andrews_mommy]

So I just passed the 1/31 deadline for fall admissions. I was unsure what route to take.

Upon speaking with a few people, as well as an admissions advisor commenting about this, I may have decided to "go for it". The thought of a "non-declared major" has crossed my mind. This would be to get my accumulated credits for a GPA based on "high school" ( which would include biology and chemistry, then one other component to make up the required credits ). Also, since the CPT for fall is coming close to a deadline date and no time to "prepare", this would mean I may very well have to take remedial math and english. I'm NOT worried about that! I was always good at both but again, it's been a while!

I know quite a few high school students in college now that had to take remedial credit classes!!

Now, i'm certainly hoping this is possible!

I'm also hoping that I will be able to do some of it online as we have already booked a few vacations which are out in California! I'm from NJ and am looking at Middlesex County College.

Even if I get the prerequisites and do the remedial, I'm "assuming" that I would be able to transfer them as per making all the general requirements needed for other college said nursing programs. Could this be the case???

I'm hoping to get this either a go or a no within the next 24 hours.

I could really use some of your minds to tap into this.

I did just email the admissions officer I was previously having conversations with.

She, I believe, was specific to the nursing program.

I may call back and go the route of general admissions.

Thoughts???

[HouTx, BSN, MSN, EdD]

If you're taking your pre-requisites at a regionally accredited school, the credits are transferable, but you'll need to make sure that they map to the nursing program's requirements. I would encourage you to double check with the nursing program rather than just take your advisor's word for it.

My faculty colleagues tell me that nearly 60% of incoming freshmen are enrolled in remedial math &/or English courses these days - so it's not unusual at all. Online classes may be fine if you have sufficient self-discipline. However, I would caution you NOT to take introductory statistics or college algebra online unless you have strong math skills/background. A good instructor makes all the difference in these courses. Don't try to take any 'lab' courses online. Some nursing programs will accept them, but you may need to apply to additional nursing programs & it would be a shame to have to repeat the course because it was not accepted.

Best of luck to you on your nursing education journey.