Waiting Lists and Schools Help Please...

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Hi, I am taking my pre reqs right now. I have Bio and Chem this qtr and then Chem and Patient Care plus my STNA next qtr. I am looking to apply in the Fall for the Winter or Spring 2011 program. I have a previous bachelors and I am paying for my tuition out of pocket. I know at COTC they stated they only look at the last 30 credit hrs that you have when they use your GPA. I have a 3.0 and plan take 21 credit hours and try to keep at least a 3.5 average for all of the classes. ( My goal is a 4.0 )

Can someone please tell me what is the waiting list on these schools below and what acceptance is based on. Do they look at your GPA for your entire bachelors, just your classes that will transfer over, or on just the last 30hrs like COTC? :

CSCC: I have heard it is up to 2 yrs (is that true) but I have also heard that their online program is 1st come 1st serve and there isn't a waiting list. I am not sure what is true.

COTC: I know they don't have a waiting list you have to re apply every qtr. It is based on the last 30 credit hrs for your gpa, your TEAS score, and I think that is all.

Rio Grande University

Sinclair Comm College: I think they have a wait list for RN but not for LPNs I am not sure

Hondorus University: I have heard there isn't a waitlist ( is that true) it is more expensive at $205 p/credit hr

Southern State:

OU Chillicothe:

I am willing to get my LPN degree 1st but I have heard it is hard to get a job with an LPN degree. I also plan to relocate as soon as I get a degree to either FL or TX.

Thank you for your help. I am not trying to wait 2yrs as I have taken 99% of the non nursing classes for my 1st degree. Cost is an issue since I am paying out of pocket.

OK just an update. I just got back from CSCC. There is a waiting list. My acad advisor told me that since there was some sort of mix up in Jan 2010 that they are giving those who applied in Jan priority in July. She said if I applied in Jan I COULD get in for the fall of 2011 but realistically it wouldn't be until Spring 2012 because those who have applied before me get priority. So there is an unofficial waitlist of 1 plus years.

I finish my preqs in the summer and right now I have a 4.0 in my COTC classes I am taking. I have to agree with the poster who said why would I want to wait 2 years to go to a community college. For me, I apply in the fall get in either COTC or hondros Jan 2011. By Jan 2012 I have an LPN degree if I attend hondros and by Jan 2013 I have my ADN from both school. Why wait to start in Spring 2012 Just to graduate in Spring 2014 when I can gradute a year plus earlier and be working towards my BSN or even MSN then.

I think I can qualify for student loans just not grants. If that is true then I will pay 1/2 my fees with loans and the other 1/2 out of my pocket.

Thanks everyone

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In your original post you had stated OU-Chillicothe as an option as well. I have spoken with a few people there and there is not currently a waiting list. They start three times a year. Fall and Spring start are normal starts. The winter start is actually a program at Berger Hospital in Circleville. Their tuition is not all that much more than CSCC or COTC. From Downtown Columbus, the drive to OU-C would only be about an hour and 15 minutes, which isnt all that bad.

Most of the classes should transfer as well from what you have taken at CSCC or COTC.

I know for myself, they are my backup, meaning if i get "waitlisted" or whatever as CSCC, then I will be attnding OU-C.

Just because it is a bit of drive doesn't mean you should rule it out.

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Hi, Have you looked into Marion Technical College? It is north of Columbus, in Marion, on the campus of the Ohio State Marion branch right off Route 23. You might be able to get in there even this fall 2010. There is a waiting list, but as people drop off, they fill it from a list of qualified candidates, which sounds like you are. I live on the NW side of Columbus and am in the fall 2010 class. Check it out!

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Thanks I did look into that college but I noticed it required Health terminology I and II to even be able to get in. Personally, I do not want to do it. CSCC, Hondros, COTC, OU Chillcothe and a slew of others do not require these 2 classes. I think it is crazy how every college has different pre reqs just to get in. I refuse to take anymore pre reqs after my summer CHM class. I am not going to spend 3000 just for a chance to get into a school. I figure I keep my grade high and roll the dice. The 3 school I am looking at don't have waiting list, but I thank you so much. I did look at the school. It's only 50 mins away so within my 1hr range.

Oh slmarsh yes I am looking at OU chilli I had forgotten about it until you replied. Thanx. I go next week to speak to an academic advisor next week for OU Chilli and COTC just to make sure I am ready to apply this fall. I wish you and everyone else luck. Who knew nursing school was so confusing. lol

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I wouldn't let those little health term classes deter you if everything else works for you. They are 1/2 credit hour each and you do them independent study at the same time. I believe you can apply and be accepted without them, you just need to take them prior to starting the clinical program in the fall.

I know about all the endless pre req;s though! I stopped pursuing Cols State because of that extra patient care and a Chem class before you could even apply. I had the least amount to take before entering the program here at MTC so it worked out great. The price is right, too!

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Yes 104/ cr hr :yeah:is a very good price. I am going to look into it. Thanx

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I feel you with the prerequisites. That's why I just gave up. I'm going to enjoy my summer off and just wait to start CSCC. It is a great program, close to home, no more prerequisites, and I can do my prectorship in trauma which is where I want to work. Plus, it is close so I can keep my full-time job. Not worth it to me to spend more $$, be more stressed out, just to start a little sooner.

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Ok I just got back from Marion Techs informational session. They are full for Fall 2010 but there are is still a possibilty that you can get in for Fall 2011. They only accept students once a year it looks like... bummer. I will post more when I have visted more colleges and spoken to more schools. I went to OU Chillicothe today (last week) . The deadline for the Winter qtr 2011 (Jan 11) is Sept 1st. They stated they had 140 applicants. 82 got selected to take the Teas ( or Hesi I forgot) test and 40 something got in. They don't require an STNA liscense. I am going to look at some more colleges in Springfield and anything within 90 mins for central columbus. I will post more later.

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