Applying for the Nursing Program at Inver Hills Community College?

I'm considering the nursing program at Inver Hills Community College and would love to know more about the application process. What are the requirements and how competitive is it to get in?

The nursing program at Inver Hills Community College follows a selective admissions process due to the high demand and limited space. Here's some information about the admissions procedure:

1. You first need to be admitted to Inver Hills Community College. This involves completing the application, submitting high school transcripts or passing a GED test, and paying the application fee.

2. Following that, you'll need to apply specifically to the nursing program. The program requires completion of a set of prerequisite courses (most likely Anatomy and Physiology, Microbiology, amongst others) with a minimum GPA. The exact courses and GPA vary by school so you'd need to check their specific requirements.

3. Most programs will also require you to take and pass a nursing entrance exam such as the ATI TEAS. This test evaluates your preparedness for the nursing program in areas such as Math, Science, Reading, and English Language Use.

4. Other components of your application could include a personal statement, letters of recommendation, and possibly an interview.

From what I've heard, admission is competitive due to the limited number of seats available each year. Schools such as Inver Hills consider your GPA in the prerequisite courses, your overall GPA, and your score on the entrance exam when deciding on admissions. But don't get discouraged if you don't get in on your first try. Many successful nurses applied multiple times before starting their education. Consider getting some experience in healthcare and improving your application if you don't initially get accepted.