<p>You will have to read a little more on each site, to identify which prerequisites they mean. For 0-4 nursing programs, the prerequisites refer to classes they want you to have taken in high school. For example, a program could require a chemistry class, 3 years of English, 3 or 4 years of a math class, a year or two of another language, etc. This counts classes you take through Senior year.</p>
<p>If you haven’t taken those prerequisites, you can talk to the admissions office. At least in one of my son’s programs, the college was willing to issue a conditional acceptance if the applicant completed a prerequisite before entering the class. This usually meant that the applicant had to take a summer school class. If you haven’t met most of the high school prerequisites yet, your guidance counselor may suggest alternatives. You can take them in Senior year, summer school, or perhaps meet them by taking college classes. </p>
<p>For nursing programs that start in the Junior year of college (you apply as a college sophomore), prereqs could mean that you have taken particular classes such as college-chemistry or anatomy as a freshman or sophomore. They will usually outline their requirements for freshman and sophomore year very clearly, including GPA requirements and whether any additional testing is required to apply to the nursing program. </p>
<p>Always keep an eye on graduation requirements too. Sometimes the college will have additional course requirements for graduation, such as taking a writing class or a religion class. It’s usually up to the student (with the help of a college advisor, if the student is lucky) to keep an eye on meeting all of the requirements for graduation, both to comply with the nursing major’s requirements and the college or university’s separate requirements.</p>