u/DarkenedPulse

We all know Radiologic technology school is not for the weak. We’ve also heard it’s very much possible to pass and make it through regardless of how hard it gets. It’s just intimidating. I’m not sure if i’m doubting myself or if everyone else feels this way before beginning X ray school.

I might soon start, either august or September, and I’m just doubting myself because I chose the private school route, and it’s a good chunk of money. What if I don’t make it half way through? what if I fail the ARRT 3 times and now i’m in debt?

I know i’m not suppose to be thinking negatively but then again you wanna weigh out the pros and cons and think worst case scenario when you’re making a decision so big.

Has anyone dealt with this at all and overcame it? what did you do?

I just got accepted into a radiologic technology program that’s ABHES-accredited and allows me to sit for the ARRT exam, but not JRCERT-certified, and the total cost is about $80k; after financial aid covers $53k, I’d still need to pay around $27k out of pocket, including an $8,000 down payment right away plus $794 per month for 23 months, on top of the student loans I’ll have after graduating. At the same time, I’m on the waitlist for a cheaper program with no clear timeline for acceptance, which puts me in a tough spot, I don’t want to lose this opportunity, but I’m worried about committing to such a large financial burden and possibly not finishing the program. I’m tired of working minimum wage jobs and really want to become a rad tech, but I’m nervous about taking this risk without being fully certain I’ll make it through. what would you do?

AFTER A LONG PROCESS OF FINALIZING ALL THE DOCUMENTS I JUST GOT CALLED AND TOLD IM IN!

What do I do? what should i brush up on?? currently in a state of panic 😅