Should I ask to be grandfathered in?

[NurseMika2b]

Hello all,

After four years I have finally finished all my prerequisite courses. It took me longer because I couldn't get pass anatomy & physiology 1 and at my school there was only one professor to teach it. It was also only offered once a year so that really pushed me back. And I didn't learn about transferring and transient classes until my fourth year. So now I've completed all my required prerequisite courses and I'm ready to apply. I've already taken the teas (before taking A&P or microbiology) and I scored a 60 the first time and at that time my school required a 58. I was accepted, but could not start due to me not being able to take a&p and micro because of financial reasons. So when it came time for me to apply again the score went up to 62 and I scored a 55. So I was denied, and I also didn't have a&p or microbiology. The score is now 70 and they added a "two attempt limit". But I have been studying and preparing to retest anyway. I wanted to get some opinions on if I should try and apply again now that I'm done with prerequisites. I thought about applying and writing a letter to be grandfathered in since I did get accepted before. This is my top school of choice because I've been there for years. It also offers a BSN track, but I've applied to ADN programs as well. Should I give it another shot?

[caliotter3]

Go and speak to the head of the nursing department but do not be surprised if they do not accommodate you. At least you can try.

[NurseMika2b]

Go and speak to the head of the nursing department but do not be surprised if they do not accommodate you. At least you can try.

Thank you. Will do. I just don't want to give up on it.

[nlitened]

These tests and their minimum passing scores are used for a reason. If a student can not pass the entrance exam, then they probably won't do well with grasping basic concepts in nursing school and passing their nursing classes. Most nursing schools expect students to start with a certain level of knowledge...that is why we take pre reqs. It is unfortunate, however, that they put a 2 attempt max on the entrance exam.

Considering how competitive most programs are, I don't think being "grandfathered" in is even an option. But it never hurts to try!

[WookieeRN, BSN, MSN, RN]

You are probably not going to get an answer you like, but you can try.

[BuckyBadgerRN, ASN, RN]

Well, they require a 70 now, correct? And you've never scored a 70 in the two times you've taken it? I would think that being grandfathered in would be a long shot, at best.

[Meriwhen, ASN, BSN, MSN, RN]

You can ask; the worst they can say is No...and I'm thinking that is what you probably will hear. It may be better to write this program off and focus on others.

Best of luck.

[HouTx, BSN, MSN, EdD]

Gosh, I can certainly understand OP's level of frustration - the 'finish line' just keeps moving farther away.

However, I am also in agreement that there is very little likelihood that the school will make any exception because if they do so, this will open them up to charges of discrimination by anyone who also did not make the cut. "you made an exception for OP but not for me, so I am the victim of discrimination" The risk just is not worth it.