Done with prereqs but can't get accepted!

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I took a couple of years to finish pre - reqs for Brookhaven Community College nursing school in Dallas but finished them all and have applied to the school three times and can't get in. I have a 3.15 GPA and and have retaken the Hesi and have gotten higher scores each time. My points on this last application were in the same range as the lowest scores of those accepted the semester before but I still didnt get in! Does anybody have any ideas on why this might be?

Also, since I have been in school in general for a long time and pursuing a different degree before switching to nursing I decided while waiting to get accepted I finish some Associate Degree especially since I didnt have that much left. So in December I will have an Associate Degree in Science. Does anyone know if that will help me find a job in a hospital as a clerk or doctors office receptionist?

I am also trying to find options of other ADN programs but they all have different requirements. Collin County requires statistics and a different entrance exam while El Centro requires college algebra and an additional pre nursing class. Does anyone have any guidance for me??

Thanks for help guys! I'm getting so frustrated and want to be working in what I love!

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i took a couple of years to finish pre - reqs for brookhaven community college nursing school in dallas but finished them all and have applied to the school three times and can't get in. i have a 3.15 gpa and and have retaken the hesi and have gotten higher scores each time. my points on this last application were in the same range as the lowest scores of those accepted the semester before but i still didnt get in! does anybody have any ideas on why this might be?= does this school have a prioritizing criteria (besides being a resident at the county where the school's at)? at the local community college here, it is based on a point system. this is the sum of a candidate's gpa, entrance exam result, and relevant experience. whoever gets the highest points gets prioritized.

also, since i have been in school in general for a long time and pursuing a different degree before switching to nursing i decided while waiting to get accepted i finish some associate degree especially since i didnt have that much left. so in december i will have an associate degree in science. does anyone know if that will help me find a job in a hospital as a clerk or doctors office receptionist?- it really depends on the employer's needs. i don't see why they can't hire you if you meet their qualifications. an associates degree can be a plus, but remember, companies are willing to substitute experienced applicants over aa or as degree holders.

i am also trying to find options of other adn programs but they all have different requirements. collin county requires statistics and a different entrance exam while el centro requires college algebra and an additional pre nursing class. does anyone have any guidance for me??-it's not a walk in the park. you have to sacrifice either time or money, or even both to get to where you want to be. you just have to set a goal and prioritize how to get there. goodluck!!!

thanks for help guys! i'm getting so frustrated and want to be working in what i love!

goodluck!!!

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If you know there is nothing you can do to improve your chances there, you need to start applying to other programs. You can't keep beating your head against a brick wall, hoping the wall will give way. Good luck finding a program that accepts you.

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As far as the GPA and the exam scores, it could just be that everyone who is getting accepted has higher GPA's and scores.

My school uses the points system and every year, the required points goes higher and higher as it grows more competitive.

The year before last, the points were in the 30's. Last year, they were in the 40's and this year, they ranged from 50's to 70's.

Really, it just comes down to who you are up against. Good luck! I have a friend who has been trying to get in forever. We have high hopes for next year, though!

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Does your school do a points system for all the students applying to the program?

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Specializes in Critical Care; Cardiac; Professional Development.

Brookhaven is one of the most competitive programs in this area. You will need to apply to El Centro, Collin County, maybe even Tarrant County and Grayson County. You may have to look at four year programs instead of two year programs, such as UTA, Baylor and TWU. Go ahead and take Statistics, the other pre-nursing class El Centro requires etc. Go take the PSB at Collin. You aren't in the program yet, so there is nothing stopping you from applying yourself to these things and then turning in applications again at the next round. Collin County starts a new nursing class every semester, so you can apply twice a year. There are also the "grow your own" programs in various area hospitals that you may be able to apply for.

3.15 honestly is pretty low for acceptance in this area of the country. It is super duper competitive in the DFW area, particularly at Brookhaven. You definitely need to apply to more than one school.

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Specializes in Cardiac.

Does Brookhaven do grade replacement? I took a quick glance at the point system and it looks VERY forgiving if they only count your highest grades on repeat courses. If this is the case then the only GPA that matters is that of your 4 "prerequisites." You could retake those and with 4 As you would be maxed out on GPA "points" and the only variable left would be your HESI scores.

I don't know if they do this, but it may be worth checking out.

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Specializes in School Nursing.

You should definitely cast a wider net and apply to other schools, this will increase your chances of getting in somewhere. Also, you have nothing to lose by taking some of the other required courses for other community colleges while you wait. Good luck!

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try going through the area hospitals that have nursing programs. 3.1 is a tad low for programs in this area.

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My school (McLennan Community College) has Co- reqs as well and for the most part you have to finish those first before you get in.That may be the case for you as well. I took all of those as well as all the courses I would need for my BSN before applying. You should schedule a meeting with a nursing advisor and ask them what you can do to increase your chances of getting in. I don't know about your school but if the staff sees you around the nursing building often and recognizes your name when the application comes across the desk, it doesn't hurt.

:nurse:Well I am entering my final semester, Woohoo,! Good Luck don't give up, you have chosen a great career!

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maybe you can see if you can retake a prereq or two and reapply to the school. I think its going to be hard to get into a school right now with anything under a 3.3-3.4

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You need to check with one of the nursing advisor to see what you can do to improve your chances of getting in for the Spring. If any of your pre-req's are below a B, think seriously about retaking them, to bring your GPA up, as well as give you a better understanding of the material. As for College Algebra and Statistics, go ahead and take them at Brookhaven. There is an amazing Math teacher for both Statistics and College Algebra, so I highly recommend her. There are numerous nursing programs in the area, all of which require different pre-req's. I have heard that TVCC's program isn't quite as competitive yet, but I don't have any idea of their requirements. I do know that if you begin looking into 4 year schools, such as UTA, TWU, or Baylor, you would be much better off getting all of your core basic classes done at the Community College level.

Good luck!!! I know that if you are truly passionate about nursing, you will do whatever is necessary to accomplish your goals.

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