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So I finally started my pre-reqs course at my local college and found out that all the courses don't have assignments and just a bunch of tests and an exam. Its the same for every course like chemistry,biology and math. Is there anyone here who took pre-health science at a college in Ontario? How did you guys prepared and study for the tests and exams?

Hi Scuffed,

I've done the Pre-Health Sciences Program a while back at Fanshawe, in London. This was before they decided to make it into two different programs (i.e pathway to advanced diplomas vs. diploma's). I primarily decided to take it so that I could upgrade my High school marks and overall average, and have post-secondary credits, making it a bit easier to get into Nursing Programs. Have you ever taken any general science courses before? Chemistry? Biology? Physics? Math? If so, a lot of the material will be review and most likely have been taught to you before. However, and from what I can remember, the workload can get VERY HEAVY. Everything will seem to be consecutive in terms of exams and tests. It may be challenging but it shouldn't be hard, nor should you be struggling.

My best advice for you would be

1) Learn your study habits and what works best for you.
2) Become VERY organized. Use an Agenda, calendar and make DAILY to do lists for studying. Be Productive, and be an active learner.
3) Stay on top of ALL your readings and homework. They pile up fast.
4) If you don't understand a concept, do not wait for "Later". Email your teacher, Ask your friends, watch youtube videos and do what you can to understand it to the best of your abilities. If something is really not making any sense whatsoever, make an appointment with your teacher. They can easily figure out what you may be missing.
5) Make a GOOD group of friends who you can study well with. The closest friends I've made in my whole life, were my friends from Pre-health. (We used to call it Pre-hell haha and they've all gotten into their Nursing Programs/ Health Care Programs/ Degree programs of their choice)
6) Always find some time to Make time for yourself, but do not slack off. This is not a Program to slack off in (and Neither will nursing be lol)

Best of luck! If you have any more questions, don't be afraid to ask!

2 hours ago, sunshine205 said:

Hi Scuffed,

I've done the Pre-Health Sciences Program a while back at Fanshawe, in London. This was before they decided to make it into two different programs (i.e pathway to advanced diplomas vs. diploma's). I primarily decided to take it so that I could upgrade my High school marks and overall average, and have post-secondary credits, making it a bit easier to get into Nursing Programs. Have you ever taken any general science courses before? Chemistry? Biology? Physics? Math? If so, a lot of the material will be review and most likely have been taught to you before. However, and from what I can remember, the workload can get VERY HEAVY. Everything will seem to be consecutive in terms of exams and tests. It may be challenging but it shouldn't be hard, nor should you be struggling.

My best advice for you would be

1) Learn your study habits and what works best for you.
2) Become VERY organized. Use an Agenda, calendar and make DAILY to do lists for studying. Be Productive, and be an active learner.
3) Stay on top of ALL your readings and homework. They pile up fast.
4) If you don't understand a concept, do not wait for "Later". Email your teacher, Ask your friends, watch youtube videos and do what you can to understand it to the best of your abilities. If something is really not making any sense whatsoever, make an appointment with your teacher. They can easily figure out what you may be missing.
5) Make a GOOD group of friends who you can study well with. The closest friends I've made in my whole life, were my friends from Pre-health. (We used to call it Pre-hell haha and they've all gotten into their Nursing Programs/ Health Care Programs/ Degree programs of their choice)
6) Always find some time to Make time for yourself, but do not slack off. This is not a Program to slack off in (and Neither will nursing be lol)

Best of luck! If you have any more questions, don't be afraid to ask!

Hello Sunshine205,

Thank you so much for your advice!

I started pre-health 2 weeks ago and your right, its a very content heavy program lol. The college environment is definitely alot different than high school thats forsure. I feel like most instructor expect student to know certain for information or get left behind. Some of my instructors work off the textbook and some will just do presentation slides like my Chem and bio instructor. I had to get a voice recorder just to keep up with the slides haha.

I have 2 assignments due this week on top of a quiz. I might die before the end of first semester ?

No Problem at all. I guess that's another thing I forgot to mention ? Every teacher will teach differently. Some you may like better than others haha, but in the end, what works best for you when it comes to learning is what you should do. I've known a few to bring voice recorders for lectures as well because sometimes you'll cover x3 the amount of information and there's just no way you'll be able to remember everything they say, but be mindful of the college policies for that. What you'll begin to notice as the semester goes on, especially in second semester is how everything will end up "tying together". What you learn in Chemistry will tie in with what you'll be learning in Biology and will also apply to topics in anatomy, physiology and physics. It'll all make little connections eventually.

It's definitely a challenging program, but I think you can do it!

On 9/16/2019 at 2:36 PM, sunshine205 said:

No Problem at all. I guess that's another thing I forgot to mention ? Every teacher will teach differently. Some you may like better than others haha, but in the end, what works best for you when it comes to learning is what you should do. I've known a few to bring voice recorders for lectures as well because sometimes you'll cover x3 the amount of information and there's just no way you'll be able to remember everything they say, but be mindful of the college policies for that. What you'll begin to notice as the semester goes on, especially in second semester is how everything will end up "tying together". What you learn in Chemistry will tie in with what you'll be learning in Biology and will also apply to topics in anatomy, physiology and physics. It'll all make little connections eventually.

It's definitely a challenging program, but I think you can do it!

hello sunshine205,

Just an update

I'm not doing very well in chem and biology, both tests came back at 62% and 60%. I might have to consider dropping out and this point :(.. its over

Hi scuffed,

Don't feel defeated. I have seen many students and friends pull through from 60's into 70's and even into 80's at the end. After all, and I may be mistaken, but it is only midterms right now. Chemistry and Biology are two courses that are NEVER easy at first. You have to really tackle and fight with it. My biggest advice to you: Don't focus too much on how hard the subjects are. Perhaps reevaluate your study habits? Are you studying with the right people? Are you seeking help? Are you asking and writing down questions as you do your readings and while reviewing your notes? It isn't too late to make appointments with your teachers, they can often see where you're going wrong, and often you may have missed something small causing you to misunderstand a bigger concept.

It isn't easy, but I can reassure you that you're doing a lot better than a handful of other students. I Don't give up yet. You've got time!

All the best.

On 10/20/2019 at 11:45 AM, scuffed said:

hello sunshine205,

Just an update

I'm not doing very well in chem and biology, both tests came back at 62% and 60%. I might have to consider dropping out and this point :(.. its over

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I got tutoring at school in order to do well in Pre-Health.

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On 10/24/2019 at 1:59 PM, sunshine205 said:

Hi scuffed,

Don't feel defeated. I have seen many students and friends pull through from 60's into 70's and even into 80's at the end. After all, and I may be mistaken, but it is only midterms right now. Chemistry and Biology are two courses that are NEVER easy at first. You have to really tackle and fight with it. My biggest advice to you: Don't focus too much on how hard the subjects are. Perhaps reevaluate your study habits? Are you studying with the right people? Are you seeking help? Are you asking and writing down questions as you do your readings and while reviewing your notes? It isn't too late to make appointments with your teachers, they can often see where you're going wrong, and often you may have missed something small causing you to misunderstand a bigger concept.

It isn't easy, but I can reassure you that you're doing a lot better than a handful of other students. I Don't give up yet. You've got time!

All the best.

thank you thank you!

Just an update!

Chem and Bio was really tough since there was only 3 tests and my grades for both is 58% and 61% lol. I don't really know how people can crack 70%+on those subjects.

How I do on the exam will determine if I make it to 2nd...

I might just opt out of 2nd semester and apply to the RPN program..

Hi there! At some point I was thinking of taking this program myself but decided to take online ILC courses. I am glad I did. I ended up with 90%, 91%, 94%, and 94%. You do all the assignments at home and submit online, you need to show up on the final 2-hour exam only. And that is cheap! Hope that can help!

21 hours ago, NataliaSun said:

Hi there! At some point I was thinking of taking this program myself but decided to take online ILC courses. I am glad I did. I ended up with 90%, 91%, 94%, and 94%. You do all the assignments at home and submit online, you need to show up on the final 2-hour exam only. And that is cheap! Hope that can help!

wow!

Honestly if I knew the pre-health program at my college was setup like the ILC courses I would chosen the ILC route.

I felt rushed and every week there was a test. -6k on top of that for rushed lectures and ***. Being the older student its awkward trying to connect with younger students when it comes to group studying and group presentations. I can't imagine what its going to be like working with the same people in the bscn program.

sorry for going on abit of a rant...

Hi, I don't know what college you're currently at but my college's pre-health program is ENTIRELY exams with the exception of chemistry labs (which are more like a practical exam). And yes, it is so very very rushed. I'm not an 'older' student, but I have been out of high school for a few years now, which seems to be the case with the majority of my class. I know a few of the older students have had luck studying/befriending a few of the people in my class around my age, although everyone seems to keep to themselves. Although I'm not in BScN yet, I wouldn't worry about working with the same people from pre-health as many of the (especially younger) students may find that nursing isn't for them. It's also important to keep in mind that pre-health students only make up so much of the BScN class, and there may be students from other pre-health programs or ones who were completing courses online. My only experience with this though is from friends who've done the pre-health/bscn route, and obviously every year is unique. Hope you've decided to stick with the BScN route and have had better luck with pre-health this semester.

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