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I went straight to community college after high school - my plan was to get a transfer degree and get into my intended nursing major. After 3 years, I finally received my AA but applying to nursing programs at the universities were much more competitive than I thought (also have to apply to general admissions). I also applied for local RN, LPN programs (esp ones at the community college) but they proved to be MORE competitive than the university nursing programs and much more mean. I spoke w. an advisor and she discouraged me b/c my "B's" were never good enough. (I was aware of what I needed at that point, i come from a family of nurses and friends who have graduated). The community college I went to (their nursing school) was the "best RN" program and had such high expectaitons.
With my luck running out, I applied to a local, private university and got in. I was surprised at how much they knew and took care of me. If I were to call in admissions, they would recognize my first name and my major. They set me up w. a nursing advisor, have a "plan" of other classes to take, before applying (must take school required classes outside my major)....they're really on top of it and I feel that the "money" goin in to a university is money well spent if it means an education that will take care of your goals and help you get in (hopefull eventually) your major. I feel that at the community collge, you were on your own and there's not alot you can do. Sure, their science classes were cheaper but the I didn't feel taken care of and their nursing program had a "you're on your own attitude".
I know it's not a definite guarantee, but are universities geared to guide you into getting into your major?
(Is money really spent on really taking care of you VS. taking cheaper classes at a community college?)
the university I applied to is a small, private one; therefore i feel so much more "interaction" with the dean and advisors.
ALSO**** HELP! I started classes in 2 weeks! How do i PAY for my tuition?! I want to get a student loan and my mom will co-sign but I don't know how to get that started. FAFSA won't work b/c my sister is also goin to a university this year and we were already denied. DO I GO TO A BANK AND JUST SIGN UP?
With my luck running out, I applied to a local, private university and got in. I was surprised at how much they knew and took care of me. If I were to call in admissions, they would recognize my first name and my major. They set me up w. a nursing advisor, have a "plan" of other classes to take, before applying (must take school required classes outside my major)....they're really on top of it and I feel that the "money" goin in to a university is money well spent if it means an education that will take care of your goals and help you get in (hopefull eventually) your major. I feel that at the community collge, you were on your own and there's not alot you can do. Sure, their science classes were cheaper but the I didn't feel taken care of and their nursing program had a "you're on your own attitude".
I know it's not a definite guarantee, but are universities geared to guide you into getting into your major?
(Is money really spent on really taking care of you VS. taking cheaper classes at a community college?)
the university I applied to is a small, private one; therefore i feel so much more "interaction" with the dean and advisors.
ALSO**** HELP! I started classes in 2 weeks! How do i PAY for my tuition?! I want to get a student loan and my mom will co-sign but I don't know how to get that started. FAFSA won't work b/c my sister is also goin to a university this year and we were already denied. DO I GO TO A BANK AND JUST SIGN UP?