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I applied to the nursing program at my school, and did not get accepted due to my GPA from undergrad courses not being high enough. I understand that there rules in place for a reason, but I am still frustrated. I have my BA and I had mailed the nursing staff several times to have them look at my GPA before applying so if I needed to take more classes I could. They just kept saying that they would look once they received my app.

The real kicker is I just passed my HESI after 4 tries, and now they are not accepting the HESI, they are going to the Kaplan. Who has taken it? Is it harder compared to the HESI? Is there a study guide?

I am set back, but not giving up. I just feel down because I really thought this was it, I would finally get into the program. :arghh:

OK I'm done whining.

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And I know it sounds whiny but I'm really not trying to be. I am just looking for advjce, so if you going to rip on me about stuff, do it gently :roflmao:

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I understand how frustrating this is for you. But - the admissions folks probably couldn't give you a firm answer about your GPA because it would have to be evaluated in terms of the entire cohort of applicants. So, if you're applying at the same time as a bunch of high-flyers with stellar GPAs, even a 3.7 might not make the cut. On the other hand, if you're lucky enough to be in a group of more "average" applicants, a 3.7 would be a shoo-in for acceptance.

I have no idea why the program would decide to change their admission test, but the most logical reason would be that they were trying to improve the process. An admission test is supposed to indicate the student's chance of success. Maybe their analysis revealed that the HESI did not have a very high correlation to student outcomes.

It's OK to whine & AN is certainly the place where you'll find the most excellent rants ever!!! Hang in there. We're here for you.

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I understand how frustrating this is for you. But - the admissions folks probably couldn't give you a firm answer about your GPA because it would have to be evaluated in terms of the entire cohort of applicants. So, if you're applying at the same time as a bunch of high-flyers with stellar GPAs, even a 3.7 might not make the cut. On the other hand, if you're lucky enough to be in a group of more "average" applicants, a 3.7 would be a shoo-in for acceptance.

I have no idea why the program would decide to change their admission test, but the most logical reason would be that they were trying to improve the process. An admission test is supposed to indicate the student's chance of success. Maybe their analysis revealed that the HESI did not have a very high correlation to student outcomes.

It's OK to whine & AN is certainly the place where you'll find the most excellent rants ever!!! Hang in there. We're here for you.

Thank you for your input and encouragement!!!!

I know that all of these things are just going to help me be a better student and in turn a better nurse!

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