<p>Can you get credit for a course at a CC or vocational program without actually leaving your primary school? I’m a science major and gosh, I look at some of these vocational programs and I could fulfill 70% of the requirements and finish 5 semester programs in 1 or 2 semesters by applying my science (and humanities / economics) credits. But I take it CCs aren’t used to that sort of thing though? Anyone familiar with this?</p>
<p>I’m mainly considering vocational programs on the side for more advantageous student income – so I figured they might be useful investments, and could sustain me in the “stepping stone” job search after graduation (or be a useful complement – premed who was already an RN? haha) or provide useful work experience. Anyway… I’m thinking of applying to pharmacy grad school after UVA – it depends if I don’t go the physical chemistry / materials science route, so the anatomy courses that are somehow required for pre-pharmacy but not for premed could be useful. (Or they could be absolute bunk.) </p>
<p>Nevertheless, I am wondering if anyone knows of the procedure or how flexible CCs are willing to “waive” the requirements? I mean, taking College Composition I and general chemistry? Really? When I already have credit for superior courses at UVA?</p>
<p>I found this post disturbing and I wondered if you were even serious.</p>
<p>I think it is possible. You could give it a try.</p>
<p>You would definitely need to contact the community college you are interested in; I’ve never heard of anything like that before (but it’s worth a shot!).</p>
<p>It is possible to transfer classes to a community college, but I don’t know if you will be able to continue at your current institution. As long as you fulfill the CC’s residency, though, they will accept your UVA credits. The chances of you getting into an RN program like this is pretty much nill. RN programs are harder to get into than med school, even 2-year RN programs.</p>
<p>Even if with high ACT/SAT scores, being an accelerated chemistry student with labwork in genetics? </p>
<p>I thought I would be overqualified for an RN program… maybe not.</p>
<p>congrats on sounding like a big jerk.</p>
<p>Well no I’m just trying to find my temporary economic niche. I really only want to do vocational nursing on a short-term basis of course (though medicine as a whole is another story). And it would float my boat temporarily after graduation.</p>
<p>I mean, I figured I would be at the 90th if not 99th percentile of most RN program applicants anyway…? Most CC students would be too. How many RN students study linear algebra, neurobiology and signal transduction? Anyway.</p>
<p>I can’t resist and I know you are still a kid but please develop some humility-that will take you further than your superior egotistical attitude. This post just really rubbed me wrong. Most of the young people that I know are attending great universities and they are all humble hard working kids. There are many doors that will open for a nice person that does not have his nose in the air than someone that looks down upon others.</p>
<p>Huh? I don’t see where I’m looking down on others, I just want an accelerated program and I don’t want to do coursework that I’ve done already. </p>
<p>I desire to have certain courses waived – well also because I want certification quick while it’s a good investment. I certainly wouldn’t act superior in the workplace, I’m just very ambitious.</p>
<p>ambition is a wonderful thing especially when it is coupled with humility. The harder students work the more humble they become. WORK HARDER!!</p>
<p>I think I’m working hard, but maybe you have insider info that I don’t? :)</p>
<p>Okay, correct me if I’m wrong but have I underestimated the competition for RN programs? Just how fierce of a competition should I be expecting? I do try to regard vocational programs well…</p>
<p>You are still a kid so I will go light with you. Read what you wrote and then show it to a friend or parent. Ask for someones opinion on how you are coming across.</p>
<p>My mother probably gave me the “Asian kid” values … well she always looked down upon vocational programs and towards the latter stages of life I have tried to oppose her irrational prejudice (esp. since I think it would have been better if I started earlier by dual-enrollment). But I’m from a fairly humble low-income background, and I’ve fought tooth and nail to get to where I am so I don’t know why you think I lack humility.</p>
<p>If you are coming from a low income situation are you unaware that not everyone is so fortunate to receive enough financial aid to attend a school like UVA. Your tone is arrogant regardless of how hard you work. Top schools are top schools because all the kids are hard working. You are not so special anymore or have you not realized that yet. I am sure you do not realize why your post was in bad taste and that is unfortunate.</p>
<p>It’s in bad taste to apply for a vocational program? Huh?</p>
<p>I am wasting my time.</p>
<p>You’re not being very clear, I’m afraid. I don’t get what you’re hinting at, at all.</p>
<p>“I mean, taking College Composition I and general chemistry? Really? When I already have credit for superior courses at UVA?”</p>
<p>I’m thinking this is where you ticked off most people.</p>
<p>Well probably because I have a dim view of composition courses to begin with … I don’t think I’m being haughty. The thought of being lectured by a nobody on my English, when I already have AP credit for all the right courses, triggers visceral reactions in me.</p>
<p>Also, having gone through a life-changing, accelerated chemistry program (I LOVE PROF HARMAN) that totally changed the way I approached chemistry, I really wouldn’t like to be lectured on entry-level chemistry in CC. That is, I definitely wouldn’t go through a vocational program if they wouldn’t accept my chem credits from elsewhere. </p>
<p>I’ve been in lower-tier schools before. I dual-enrolled in one… they’re fairly tolerable. You really learn at the higher courses, which is why I want to skip all the lower division courses that I already have credit for.</p>