help I failed and want to transfer

Charliesch
Thu, 26 May 2016 13:14:01 +0000

I realize you are a difficult position. However, delaying telling them will only make matters worse.

Are you going to be able to afford Adelphi if you are admitted? The average dependent student can take out $7,500 a year in Stafford loans in each of their last 2 years of college.

You might consider other alternatives, such as becoming a Practical Nurse. You can later take more courses and then take the test to upgrade to a RN, but at least you can be employed in the meantime and minimize your debt. Many community colleges have very affordable Practical Nurse programs. Practical Nurse programs will require require less intensive science classes and labs than a RN program, and the admission standards are much less competitive. LPN programs probably have more flexible application deadlines, if you want to start this Fall.

Here’s some info on Licensed Practical Nursing programs in NY state:

http://www.practicalnursing.org/lpn-programs/new-york

I’m assuming you are attending a for-profit college. Your situation may serve as a warning to others.