I'm just curious how many others worry about not getting accepted. I'm still finishing up my prerequisites and should have been applying this spring but for various family reasons have to put it off until next spring. I don't know how things look for the schools you have in your area, but here, the waiting lists are 3 years minimum for the community colleges. For the universities and the community colleges that use point systems, the competition is stiff. One CC has over 2,000 applicants for 160 spots. That's more spots than the other schools have. Most only have 60-80 spots available per year.
I see many here have received acceptance letters and I think that's wonderful! I'm so happy for you! I'm just afraid I may be one of the ones who receives a "We regret to inform you..." letter. I don't think I've seen anyone post about that.
I'm doing what I can to maximize my chances because I want this with all of my heart and soul. If I end up not getting in, I don't know what I'll do. I really believe nursing is what I'm supposed to be doing. I'm taking a phlebotomy class right now and it's actually been really fun so far. I'm considering taking a nurse's assistant class this summer so I can get some more experience.
Are you worried? Do you have a backup plan? Will you continue to reapply until you get in?
yes well, I finally got my letter today and I was denied. I thought I would be devastated , but I am doing OK. I am going to take this as a sign that I need to spend a little more time with my kids (three daughters ages 5,3,1) It was my prayer that if this was the best thing for me and my family that I get accepted and if it was not for me to be denied. Well, I just need to take this as an answered prayer and know that God has great things in store for me and my family, nursing school at this time is just not one of them.
I would like to encourage everyone that gets a denial letter to call the school and discuss it with them. Mine was very helpful, and she said that so many students do not call which is very sad because she can help point out their weak scores so they can have a better chance if they reapply.
Will I reapply? I don't really know, I will have to think about it some more. The school said I got all possible points for NLN test, my GPA is good, I have my pre reqs, and the only thing I really could get more points on is my ACT. So, basically I will have to retake that which it has been about 10 years since I took it, I know I can do better on it...
Good luck to all of you and just remember if that denial letter does come it is not the end of the world, you can handle it.
I'm sorry but this SUCKS!!!!!!!!! It sucks that you would probably be an excellent nurse but may have to give up. There is something REALLY wrong going on out there!!!!! There has to be a solution?? :devil:
first let me say, your in my prayers, (you all are) i hope you get in.
now you made an excellent point - not all schools have the same requirments, furthermore except credits. i had one college, after taking 30 credits, tell me, they will only accept an english worth 3 credits. i told them to kiss my behind. here is my advice:
1. research the areas schools, and pick which ones you think are reasonable and best suited for your life, i.e. close to home, best passing rate etc.
2. pick a school and do your classes. most schools do tend to stick together, you may notice that most c.c.'s have similliar pre-req's, and university's have similliar pre-req's that only differ by either adding or not needing a class. usually its the private school's (at least in my area) that tend to go off the beaten path. as for transferable credits, best way to know is to find out. take a copy of your schools course number and description from their course catalog, and speak to the other schools register's office. this is very time consuming, but you have to ask yourself, is it worth it. an example i can give you is, community college a, doesn't require chemistry, however, community college b does, in addition community college b, doesn't accept your sociology, from college a. okay, so you have some problems.....no big deal, if for some reason, you have to take a chemistry or another sociology, then you could do those over the summer, or with your nursing. now, if it were something major...like they don't accept, any of your classes, or some of the major sciences, then don't bother to apply....even if you were to get in, you would have to re-take those classes, and its just not worth it.
overall -
:) my biggest thing is, pick a school and do it, try to apply to those schools that meet the most of what you have already done.
:) plan out, do each school require entrance exams, interviews, etc. then make sure you carry a calendar, to book them etc., next, carry a few pre-signed letters to avoid paying fees. in my area and most, you don't have to pay entrance exams, admissions fees or paper costs. if you can show proof you already have, to another college in the district. lucky for me, my school was a lot cheaper than most, and did give me a letter, stating i already paid. so all my applications were free.
:) kissing bum - it never hurt anyone, to every admissions or nursing personel you speak with, send out a thank you card a few days later, thanking them for taking the time to speak with you. that works in 2 ways. 1. it keeps your name fresh in their mind, long after you've gone, and 2. your being nice.
good luck to you all and hugs and prayers to you -
i totally agree with this post! i am moving back to finish and i have learned a valuable lesson through all this--plus i am motivated to teach nursing now. good luck everyone. i am sorry this is s:uhoh3: o hard!
first let me say, your in my prayers, (you all are) i hope you get in.
now you made an excellent point - not all schools have the same requirments, furthermore except credits. i had one college, after taking 30 credits, tell me, they will only accept an english worth 3 credits. i told them to kiss my behind. here is my advice:
thanks for your support and prayers, i'm also praying for everyone else. i just wanted to also give some of my own advice when applying:
after researching, (and i mean researching) schools around you), it might be great to take notes, about the admission requirements, the required pre-reqs, or any other questions you may have (just write it all down on paper or print it out) then make an appointment with the councelor at your school (if you cannot go to every single college to speak to a councelor) and bring all your research and notes about the school your are interested in applying to, to see what you can work on. all councelors are very helpful in helping you to pursue your goal (for any career) and they should be able to compare the pre-reqs you have already taken, to other colleges pre-reqs and see whether it is transferrable or whether you would have to take a different course, etc.
what helped me a lot is writing all the questions i had down before seeing my councelor, so i didn't forget anything important. good luck to all!! :)
i am slightly anxious about getting "the letter", but i refuse to invest a lot of energy into it. the way i see it- if i am meant to go to nursing school, i will. and if not, then i'll take it as a sign that the timing is not right. i really believe things happen to us for a reason, even if it makes no sense.
with that said, i am still keeping my fingers crossed! :)
I too worry, I had a rough start in college. I am now 24 years old and much more mature. I failed micro four times, and I only have a 3.1 g.p.a. However, I am going on faith because I am re-taking my classes to get A's in all that I failed and applying. I believe that some people get second chances and I am one of them. I deserve it, I want it and I am going for it. The GOD I serve is able to touch the hearts of those in control. I know you may read this, and think I am not cut out for nursing. But I am an achiever and I will prove it to those who don't believe, as well as the person in me who has prevented me from being the best that I can be.
The GOD I serve is able to touch the hearts of those in control. I know you may read this, and think I am not cut out for nursing. But I am an achiever and I will prove it to those who don't believe, as well as the person in me who has prevented me from being the best that I can be.
I just wanted to tell you that I thought this was a lovely two lines. :flowersfo
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I'm sorry but this SUCKS!!!!!!!!! It sucks that you would probably be an excellent nurse but may have to give up. There is something REALLY wrong going on out there!!!!! There has to be a solution??
:devil: 