<p>There are a few nursing programs that either do not require chemistry, or which have special chem classes for nursing students that might be easier to get through. D was in the same boat, with very good grades and SAT scores but struggling with chemistry. She got into many nursing programs, and ultimately selected a program last year that did not have a heavy chemistry requirement. </p>
<p>Some schools will also let you fill their chemistry requirement by taking the it at a Community College where the class might be easier. Other ways of getting through the chemistry requirement are to audit or take a community college chemistry class to strengthen you in that area before you take a required class at your college, or to take full advantage of tutoring resources available at college. You can get through it!!</p>
<p>Check out the 0-4 nursing thread, and then go on-line to look at the course of study for each school. If they require chemistry, pay attention to when the class is required. You want to avoid stacking heavy science requirements such as microbiology + chemistry in the same semester, if you think you’re going to be working extra hard to get through chemistry. You also want to see whether you can get a C, or if the program requires a B or higher for chemistry if it’s a requirement of the nursing program. </p>
<p>When you have your SATs, you’ll then be able to review your admission chances but keep in mind that the admissions to nursing programs are usually more competitive than the admissions profiles for the university generally. There are many nursing programs for B+ students, and your grades are very good.</p>
<p>Other things that you can do to increase your chances are to make sure that you have hospital or medical volunteering, and that you apply as early as possible. Nursing programs fill up, so you want to make sure that your application is considered early.</p>
<p>At a nursing open house for admitted students at the school that my D chose, they played a game that introduced the students to each other. During the game, students were asked questions about themselves. Two of the questions were to identify the high school classes that the nursing students liked and hated the most. Liked: anatomy. Hated: chemistry.</p>