Why would they push the deadline back?

[Jen_Loves_Nursing]

My LVN school had a application deadline of Dec. 4th, 2014 at 4:00pm. I just received and email stating that they would be extending the deadline to Dec. 17th, 2014 at 7:00pm AND are extending two more TEAS testing dates.

This slightly ****** me off because I worked very hard to apply within the deadline (even within the first leg of the interview process) Of course I have everything turned in and MY process is over. Just waiting now.

My question is why would they do this? Not enough acceptable applicants? What do you think? I dont know why I care.... but I do.

This is the email, they even said something like "if you or anyone you know would like to apply...blah blah blah.."

Original Email:

The application deadline for the Vocational Nurse program has been extended. Applications are now due by Wednesday, December 17th before 7:00 pm. Applicants must submit all documentation to the Student Services office to be considered for the January 20th program.

In addition, Student Services has added two more TEAS V test dates on Monday, December 8th from 2:00 pm to 6:30 pm and Wednesday, December 17th from 9:30 am to 2:00 pm.

Please review the attached documents for details regarding application requirements. Required documents must be submitted to the Student Services office in person. Upon submitting documentation to the Student Services office, applicants will need to present their current government issued photo ID and social security card to a staff member. Documentation submitted will not be returned to applicants. All documents submitted become part of the confidential records retained by the {PROGRAM NAME}

Applicants will be contacted for interviews and notified of results by the end of December.

If you are someone you know is not eligible to apply for the Vocational Nurse program based on their previous medical experience or training please see the attached 2014-2015 Program Schedule regarding other programs {PROGRAM NAME} currently offers. Programs begin January 2015 and the Student Services office is currently registering for these programs.

Let me know what you think, Im neurotic... so Im over-thinking..

[Jen_Loves_Nursing]

A program that I was in delayed the start of the first semester by six weeks "to tend to matters". They provided six weeks of meaningless busywork and never did one thing to make up the time to the affected students. Can't exactly walk away because one feels shortchanged, after all, they are the ones that are calling the shots.

I defiantly don't want to walk away.. I just really want to get in!

[Wannabeeinscrubs, ADN, LPN, RN]

They were probably telling the truth about 80 applicants, maybe of the 80 only 20 were what they wanted. I am always surprised with how many people apply and dont have all of the necessary pre-requisites, or have low grades in the math and sciences... they are only wasting their own money and the schools time with their application.

[Jen_Loves_Nursing]

They were probably telling the truth about 80 applicants, maybe of the 80 only 20 were what they wanted. I am always surprised with how many people apply and dont have all of the necessary pre-requisites, or have low grades in the math and sciences... they are only wasting their own money and the schools time with their application.

I called them and asked (annonomiously) why they did this, they immediately answered with: "we put together an ad and had great response, those who responded realized they needed many forms to gather so we extended the date"

That basically solidified your answer. They probably only had 20 that were applicable and the rest didn't make the mark.

[Jen_Loves_Nursing]

I got in so thank you!

[bostonnrshpfl]

Yay, congratulations!!

[CT Pixie, BSN, RN]

Very well could be a lack of qualified applicants.