Denied for a mistake made by the University

[meganko27]

Two days ago I received notice that I was denied admission to my dream nursing program. I have worked very hard for the past two years and have a 3.71 gpa, 100+ volunteer hours at a hospital and an 86 on my TEAS. I was completely heartbroken for the past two days, but today I decided to try harder to get in next year. So I called the BSN program I applied to to see what I can do to better myself. As the woman on the phone began to review my application she told me I was missing a biology class. This was a biology class that I had taken in fall 2011 and received an A in. This class is on my transcript! However, somewhere along the line it was said I did not have this class and I was denied. I was not even notified by anyone that they had a class missing and now it is too late. The lady on the phone made it seem like I could have gotten in this year! I am so upset and frustrated that someone could be so careless and cost me admission to my dream school! Has anyone had a similar story? Is there anything I can do about it?

[muirite]

Appeal it maybe they will re-evaluate

[FDW630]

Yep, appeal it. I'm sorry you're in this crappy situation.

[emergenceRN17, ASN, BSN, RN]

so sorry to hear this!!!! I would definitely appeal it!!!! Good luck! =)

[SunsetButterfly]

Appeal for sure, and let us know what happens!

[studentbear, CNA]

Appeal it! That's ridiculous.

[drowningdaily]

I had a similar problem many years ago. I went to the dean of the nursing program, was placed on top of the wait list and was able to get into program right away. Make some noise!

[AM326]

Oh darling I'm so sorry that happened to you Like everyone has been saying appeal it...fight fight!!!!

[meganko27]

Thank you all for the advice. This is probably the most frustrating thing that has ever happened to me. I was on the phone all yesterday with the university and they put me in contact with a woman who might be able to get them to reevaluate my application. I just received a call from the nursing coordinator and she told me they are working on the situation and will let me know Tuesday what is going to happen. I'm crossing my fingers, but also trying not to get my hopes up ;/

[yedwards42, BSN, MSN]

Hi ~ I read your post and I would DEFINITELY try to resolve this with the Director of Admissions like you are or someone in upper management. The mistake/oversight is theirs and they didn't contact you to confirm you took the Biology class. Likely they will have a few declines on offers atleast, so they should offer you a spot (irregardless really).

Best of luck and please let us know the outcome.

[NICUmiiki, DNP, NP]

Something similar happened to me. I received a denial letter in the mail, went to see why I was denied and found out that they said I didn't have two classes that I did. They ended up extending a late admissions to me.

[rubato, ASN, RN]

Good luck!