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Tap anywhere on a school tile to see your checklist, mark off other requirements, and see what you have left to complete. Tap ✕ to remove a school — you can always add it back from the Directory tab.

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Tap the 🗓️ Timeline button on a school tile to map out which courses to take in which semester, and see when finishing them puts you in an application window. Timelines are built for community colleges, which teach their own prerequisites. Applying to a university? Use a nearby community college’s Timeline — it is the same courses.

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Timeline

Every school with a built Timeline, in one place — tap one to map out which courses to take in which semester, and when finishing them puts you in an application window.

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Grossmont RN Timeline

Timeline is here to help guide you through which classes you need to apply for the schools you matched with. If you have multiple timelines available to you, pick one and stick with it.

Look in Customize your timeline to adjust the semesters you take classes and how many classes per term you want to take.

Classes required by other schools will help you integrate other solo classes you may need for other schools that aren’t required by your timeline school.

📚 Classes required by other schools ▾

⚙️ Customize your timeline ▾

When do you want to apply?

Course load per term (assumption, adjustable)

Which science sequence are you using?

Option I — BIO 140/141/141L

3 courses, any order you like.

Option II — BIO 144/145

BIO 144 first, BIO 145 second.

📋 Points to Consider ▾

⚠️ Prototype only. Built to test the concept with real Grossmont sequencing data (from the 2025-26 RN Advising Sheet), but term-length, course-load, and calendar assumptions below are estimates, not sourced facts.

🔎 Course Equivalency Finder ▾

Can't get a seat in a course when Grossmont offers it? See what the same subject is called at other San Diego community colleges, so you know what to search for if you take it elsewhere instead.

✅ Sourced from USD's official course equivalency table (PDF), last revised 2020 — a good starting point, but confirm course numbers are still current before registering.

✅ Classes you checked off in the quiz ▾

You already answered this in the quiz — adjust here only if something changed.

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SDCC RN Timeline

Timeline is here to help guide you through which classes you need to apply for the schools you matched with. If you have multiple timelines available to you, pick one and stick with it.

Look in Customize your timeline to adjust the semesters you take classes and how many classes per term you want to take.

Classes required by other schools will help you integrate other solo classes you may need for other schools that aren’t required by your timeline school.

📚 Classes required by other schools ▾

⚙️ Customize your timeline ▾

When do you want to apply?

Course load per term (assumption, adjustable)

SDCC has a single required science sequence (no branching options like Grossmont's) — BIOL 107 first, then Anatomy, Physiology, and Microbiology. Microbiology also needs Chemistry first.

📋 Points to Consider ▾

⚠️ Prototype only. Built to test the concept with real SDCC sequencing data (from SDCC's own RN admissions packet and SDCCD's district prerequisite list), but term-length, course-load, and calendar assumptions below are estimates, not sourced facts.

🔎 Course Equivalency Finder ▾

Can't get a seat in a course when SDCC offers it? See what the same subject is called at other San Diego community colleges, so you know what to search for if you take it elsewhere instead.

✅ Sourced from USD's official course equivalency table (PDF), last revised 2020 — a good starting point, but confirm course numbers are still current before registering.

✅ Classes you checked off in the quiz ▾

You already answered this in the quiz — adjust here only if something changed.

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MiraCosta RN Timeline

Timeline is here to help guide you through which classes you need to apply for the schools you matched with. If you have multiple timelines available to you, pick one and stick with it.

Look in Customize your timeline to adjust the semesters you take classes and how many classes per term you want to take.

Classes required by other schools will help you integrate other solo classes you may need for other schools that aren’t required by your timeline school.

📚 Classes required by other schools ▾

⚙️ Customize your timeline ▾

When do you want to apply?

Course load per term (assumption, adjustable)

MiraCosta's Track 1 (general) pathway has a single required science sequence — BIO 110/111 first, then Anatomy and Physiology (either order), then Microbiology.

📋 Points to Consider ▾

⚠️ Prototype only. Built to test the concept with real MiraCosta Track 1 sequencing data (from MiraCosta's own AS RN Track 1 Academic Program Plan), but term-length, course-load, and calendar assumptions below are estimates, not sourced facts.

🔎 Course Equivalency Finder ▾

Can't get a seat in a course when MiraCosta offers it? See what the same subject is called at other San Diego community colleges, so you know what to search for if you take it elsewhere instead.

✅ Sourced from USD's official course equivalency table (PDF), last revised 2020 — a good starting point, but confirm course numbers are still current before registering.

✅ Classes you checked off in the quiz ▾

You already answered this in the quiz — adjust here only if something changed.

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MiraCosta LVN-RN Step-Up Timeline

Timeline is here to help guide you through which classes you need to apply for the schools you matched with. If you have multiple timelines available to you, pick one and stick with it.

Look in Customize your timeline to adjust the semesters you take classes and how many classes per term you want to take.

Classes required by other schools will help you integrate other solo classes you may need for other schools that aren’t required by your timeline school.

📚 Classes required by other schools ▾

⚙️ Customize your timeline ▾

When do you want to apply?

Course load per term (assumption, adjustable)

MiraCosta’s LVN-RN Step-Up (Degree Option) requires the same science sequence as the general RN track — BIO 110/111 first, then Anatomy and Physiology (either order), then Microbiology — plus Pharmacology Essentials and English.

📋 Points to Consider ▾

⚠️ Prototype only. Built to test the concept with real MiraCosta sequencing data (from MiraCosta’s own LVN-RN Step-Up program page), but term-length, course-load, and calendar assumptions below are estimates, not sourced facts.

🔎 Course Equivalency Finder ▾

Can’t get a seat in a course when MiraCosta offers it? See what the same subject is called at other San Diego community colleges, so you know what to search for if you take it elsewhere instead.

✅ Sourced from USD’s official course equivalency table (PDF), last revised 2020 — a good starting point, but confirm course numbers are still current before registering.

✅ Classes you checked off in the quiz ▾

You already answered this in the quiz — adjust here only if something changed.

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MiraCosta 30-Unit Option Timeline

Timeline is here to help guide you through which classes you need to apply for the schools you matched with. If you have multiple timelines available to you, pick one and stick with it.

Look in Customize your timeline to adjust the semesters you take classes and how many classes per term you want to take.

Classes required by other schools will help you integrate other solo classes you may need for other schools that aren’t required by your timeline school.

📚 Classes required by other schools ▾

⚙️ Customize your timeline ▾

When do you want to apply?

Course load per term (assumption, adjustable)

📋 Points to Consider ▾

🔎 Course Equivalency Finder ▾

Can’t get a seat in a course when MiraCosta offers it? See what the same subject is called at other San Diego community colleges, so you know what to search for if you take it elsewhere instead.

✅ Sourced from USD’s official course equivalency table (PDF), last revised 2020 — a good starting point, but confirm course numbers are still current before registering.

✅ Classes you checked off in the quiz ▾

You already answered this in the quiz — adjust here only if something changed.

← Back to Timeline

Grossmont LVN-RN Transition Timeline

Timeline is here to help guide you through which classes you need to apply for the schools you matched with. If you have multiple timelines available to you, pick one and stick with it.

Look in Customize your timeline to adjust the semesters you take classes and how many classes per term you want to take.

Classes required by other schools will help you integrate other solo classes you may need for other schools that aren’t required by your timeline school.

📚 Classes required by other schools ▾

⚙️ Customize your timeline ▾

When do you want to apply?

Course load per term (assumption, adjustable)

Which science sequence are you using?

Option I — BIO 140/141/141L

3 courses, any order you like.

Option II — BIO 144/145

BIO 144 first, BIO 145 second.

📋 Points to Consider ▾

⚠️ Prototype only. Built to test the concept with real Grossmont sequencing data (from the 2025-26 RN Advising Sheet, same source as Grossmont ADN’s own Timeline), but term-length, course-load, and calendar assumptions below are estimates, not sourced facts.

🔎 Course Equivalency Finder ▾

Can’t get a seat in a course when Grossmont offers it? See what the same subject is called at other San Diego community colleges, so you know what to search for if you take it elsewhere instead.

✅ Sourced from USD’s official course equivalency table (PDF), last revised 2020 — a good starting point, but confirm course numbers are still current before registering.

✅ Classes you checked off in the quiz ▾

You already answered this in the quiz — adjust here only if something changed.

← Back to Timeline

SDCC LVN-RN Bridge Timeline

Timeline is here to help guide you through which classes you need to apply for the schools you matched with. If you have multiple timelines available to you, pick one and stick with it.

Look in Customize your timeline to adjust the semesters you take classes and how many classes per term you want to take.

Classes required by other schools will help you integrate other solo classes you may need for other schools that aren’t required by your timeline school.

📚 Classes required by other schools ▾

⚙️ Customize your timeline ▾

When do you want to apply?

Course load per term (assumption, adjustable)

Same single required science sequence as SDCC’s general RN track (no branching options) — BIOL 107 first, then Anatomy, Physiology, and Microbiology. Microbiology also needs Chemistry first.

📋 Points to Consider ▾

⚠️ Prototype only. Built to test the concept with real SDCC sequencing data (from SDCC’s own RN admissions packet and SDCCD’s district prerequisite list), but term-length, course-load, and calendar assumptions below are estimates, not sourced facts.

🔎 Course Equivalency Finder ▾

Can’t get a seat in a course when SDCC offers it? See what the same subject is called at other San Diego community colleges, so you know what to search for if you take it elsewhere instead.

✅ Sourced from USD’s official course equivalency table (PDF), last revised 2020 — a good starting point, but confirm course numbers are still current before registering.

✅ Classes you checked off in the quiz ▾

You already answered this in the quiz — adjust here only if something changed.

← Back to Timeline

SDCC 30-Unit Option Timeline

Timeline is here to help guide you through which classes you need to apply for the schools you matched with. If you have multiple timelines available to you, pick one and stick with it.

Look in Customize your timeline to adjust the semesters you take classes and how many classes per term you want to take.

Classes required by other schools will help you integrate other solo classes you may need for other schools that aren’t required by your timeline school.

📚 Classes required by other schools ▾

⚙️ Customize your timeline ▾

When do you want to apply?

Course load per term (assumption, adjustable)

Same single required science sequence as SDCC’s general RN track (no branching options) — BIOL 107 first, then Anatomy, Physiology, and Microbiology. Microbiology also needs Chemistry first.

📋 Points to Consider ▾

🔎 Course Equivalency Finder ▾

Can’t get a seat in a course when SDCC offers it? See what the same subject is called at other San Diego community colleges, so you know what to search for if you take it elsewhere instead.

✅ Sourced from USD’s official course equivalency table (PDF), last revised 2020 — a good starting point, but confirm course numbers are still current before registering.

✅ Classes you checked off in the quiz ▾

You already answered this in the quiz — adjust here only if something changed.

← Back to Timeline

Palomar RN Timeline

Timeline is here to help guide you through which classes you need to apply for the schools you matched with. If you have multiple timelines available to you, pick one and stick with it.

Look in Customize your timeline to adjust the semesters you take classes and how many classes per term you want to take.

Classes required by other schools will help you integrate other solo classes you may need for other schools that aren’t required by your timeline school.

📚 Classes required by other schools ▾

⚙️ Customize your timeline ▾

When do you want to apply?

Course load per term (assumption, adjustable)

Palomar has a single required science sequence (no branching options like Grossmont’s) — an introductory biology course with a lab first, then Anatomy before Physiology. Microbiology needs the same introductory course but has no order of its own.

📋 Points to Consider ▾

⚠️ Prototype only. Built to test the concept with real Palomar sequencing data (from Palomar’s own Generic RN prerequisite/application pages and its Life Sciences BIOL 210/211/212 prerequisite sheet), but term-length, course-load, and calendar assumptions below are estimates, not sourced facts.

🔎 Course Equivalency Finder ▾

Can’t get a seat in a course when Palomar offers it? See what the same subject is called at other San Diego community colleges, so you know what to search for if you take it elsewhere instead.

✅ Sourced from USD’s official course equivalency table (PDF), last revised 2020 — a good starting point, but confirm course numbers are still current before registering.

✅ Classes you checked off in the quiz ▾

You already answered this in the quiz — adjust here only if something changed.

← Back to Timeline

Palomar LVN-to-RN Bridge Timeline

Timeline is here to help guide you through which classes you need to apply for the schools you matched with. If you have multiple timelines available to you, pick one and stick with it.

Look in Customize your timeline to adjust the semesters you take classes and how many classes per term you want to take.

Classes required by other schools will help you integrate other solo classes you may need for other schools that aren’t required by your timeline school.

📚 Classes required by other schools ▾

⚙️ Customize your timeline ▾

When do you want to apply?

Course load per term (assumption, adjustable)

Same required science sequence as Palomar’s general RN track — an introductory biology course with a lab first, then Anatomy before Physiology. Microbiology needs the same introductory course but has no order of its own. This Timeline schedules your prerequisite coursework only; your active LVN license and 6 months of work experience are separate eligibility items, tracked on your My Schools checklist rather than here.

📋 Points to Consider ▾

⚠️ Prototype only. Built to test the concept with real Palomar LVN-RN Bridge sequencing data (from Palomar’s own LVN to RN Application Information page and its Life Sciences BIOL 210/211/212 prerequisite sheet), but term-length, course-load, and calendar assumptions below are estimates, not sourced facts.

🔎 Course Equivalency Finder ▾

Can’t get a seat in a course when Palomar offers it? See what the same subject is called at other San Diego community colleges, so you know what to search for if you take it elsewhere instead.

✅ Sourced from USD’s official course equivalency table (PDF), last revised 2020 — a good starting point, but confirm course numbers are still current before registering.

✅ Classes you checked off in the quiz ▾

You already answered this in the quiz — adjust here only if something changed.

← Back to Timeline

Southwestern ADN Timeline

Timeline is here to help guide you through which classes you need to apply for the schools you matched with. If you have multiple timelines available to you, pick one and stick with it.

Look in Customize your timeline to adjust the semesters you take classes and how many classes per term you want to take.

Classes required by other schools will help you integrate other solo classes you may need for other schools that aren’t required by your timeline school.

📚 Classes required by other schools ▾

⚙️ Customize your timeline ▾

When do you want to apply?

Course load per term (assumption, adjustable)

Southwestern has a single required science sequence — Principles of Biology (BIOL 100 + 101) before all three, Chemistry before Physiology and Microbiology, and Anatomy before Physiology. Microbiology has no order of its own once both gates are done.

📋 Points to Consider ▾

⚠️ Prototype only. Built to test the concept with real Southwestern sequencing data (from Southwestern’s own ADN prerequisite sheet and its college catalog’s BIOL course prerequisites), but term-length, course-load, and calendar assumptions below are estimates, not sourced facts.

🔎 Course Equivalency Finder ▾

Can’t get a seat in a course when Southwestern offers it? See what the same subject is called at other San Diego community colleges, so you know what to search for if you take it elsewhere instead.

✅ Sourced from USD’s official course equivalency table (PDF), last revised 2020 — a good starting point, but confirm course numbers are still current before registering.

✅ Classes you checked off in the quiz ▾

You already answered this in the quiz — adjust here only if something changed.

← Back to Timeline

Southwestern Step-Up Timeline

Timeline is here to help guide you through which classes you need to apply for the schools you matched with. If you have multiple timelines available to you, pick one and stick with it.

Look in Customize your timeline to adjust the semesters you take classes and how many classes per term you want to take.

Classes required by other schools will help you integrate other solo classes you may need for other schools that aren’t required by your timeline school.

📚 Classes required by other schools ▾

⚙️ Customize your timeline ▾

When do you want to apply?

Course load per term (assumption, adjustable)

Step-Up uses the same science sequence as the general ADN track, and all three sciences must be finished before you apply — not in progress. Southwestern has a single required science sequence — Principles of Biology (BIOL 100 + 101) before all three, Chemistry before Physiology and Microbiology, and Anatomy before Physiology. Microbiology has no order of its own once both gates are done.

📋 Points to Consider ▾

⚠️ Prototype only. Built to test the concept with real Southwestern sequencing data (from Southwestern’s own Step-Up prerequisite sheet, Rev. 09-10-26, and its college catalog’s BIOL course prerequisites), but term-length, course-load, and calendar assumptions below are estimates, not sourced facts.

🔎 Course Equivalency Finder ▾

Can’t get a seat in a course when Southwestern offers it? See what the same subject is called at other San Diego community colleges, so you know what to search for if you take it elsewhere instead.

✅ Sourced from USD’s official course equivalency table (PDF), last revised 2020 — a good starting point, but confirm course numbers are still current before registering.

✅ Classes you checked off in the quiz ▾

You already answered this in the quiz — adjust here only if something changed.

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Admission Optimization is live for Palomar ADN, SDSU Transfer, and CSUSM ABSN. School Matching and Scholarship Search are still just a placeholder mockup. Timeline has moved to its own tab.

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What students are saying!

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