Accepted as # 18 on the standby list. Be honest-what are my chances

[bluestorm]

Not looking for any sugar coating, just your personal experiences from the wait list. I just got my letter today and I'm standby #18 in a class of 40 people.

Thanks in advance

Natalie

[RocketMama2011]

It just all depends on how many students choose to accept the offer into nursing school. A lot of people apply to numerous schools. So its possible that your school/ program might not be some people's #1 choice. They are just using it as a back up. I know the wait is killing you but stay positive. If it is your time, nobody can take it away from you.

[PacoUSA, BSN, RN]

The answer to your question is impossible to answer. It all depends on the pool of applicants for your school and can vary annually. One year everyone on the waitlist may get in while the following less than half may do. All depends on applicants and timing of other offers they get from other schools and other variables we have no control over. You will never know what will happen.

[SBJustBreathe, ASN, RN]

At my school many people didn't do well on the teas. I went to a pre-orientation meeting and there was a girl there who was #19 on the waiting list. I was rejected from a program in May, then called on June 4 from that same program to be offered a seat.

Anything is possible.

[DisneyNurseGal, BSN, RN]

Never, ever give up hope!! You can't ever guess which way something like this will happen because there are too many variables. One of my best friends from school was #1 alternate last semester and didn't get in, but she was accepted this semester (with me). Hang in there ! Think happy thoughts!!

[PrayToTheUnicorn]

The good thing about your vaccines and titers is they'll be good for any place you end up, and having something to accomplish that is another step closer will help ease the pain of waiting, at least a teeny tiny bit. Here in Chicago, there are many programs and it's not unheard of for people to apply to 4 or 5 programs. They can only attend one, so those spots end up opening up in the summertime. I hope for the best for you. But remember, it WILL happen for you at some point.

[Stephalump]

I would prepare for the worst and hope for the best. Half of the accepted class declining acceptance or failing to meet requirements seems iffy, but it definitely has happened!

[CrufflerJJ, BSN, RN, EMT-P]

I was #15 on my program's wait/alternate list, and got in.

Good luck!

[lovedijah]

I would say not to get your hopes up, but realistically.. anything is possible. Some people may have chosen to go to other schools. Lots of people have personal issues that suddenly arise. You never know! I hope you get in. Hang in there!

[tigerlogic]

Depends on financial aide too. I hear a fair number of people drop out of the school I got into because they didn't realize how little financial aide there was. Might as well start getting your papers in order.