Got my letter last night.

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I returned home from a wonderful weekend away with my husband (our 10th anniversary) to find THE letter in my mail. I was shaking and near tears sitting with it unopened in my lap. Bryan offered to open it for me but I felt like I should see it first.

Well, I didn't get a definite yes but I got put on the alternate list. Last night I felt like it was the same as a no but this morning I am feeling a bit better about it. It's not the same as a no is it? Or is it the same but a nicer way of telling you no?

Please share your thoughts with me on being an alternate.

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Definitely not a no. Wait list means if x number of people can't or don't decide to go through with the program, then you have a spot. Maybe a few people got accepted to multiple places, and they'll decide not to go to your college, so you can go. Did it say what # you were in line?

I think its great. Congrats, and I'm crossing my figners for you that you'll get a spot!

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They don't put people on the alternate list that they wouldn't be happy to welcome in to the program when space opens up.

My sister got wait-listed at two schools (and rejected from all the others) when she was applying to college, and she ended up getting off *both* wait-lists. Can you ask them what your position is on the waitlist?

Think positive, and have a deposit ready just in case you find out and need to put money down right away.

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I THINK IN MY OPINION THAT YOU GOT IN AND YOU SHOULD FEEL HAPPY:yeah:

YOU MIGHT HAVE TO WAIT OR MAYBE NOT IF A SPOT BECOMES AVAILABLE. SOME PEOPLE ARE NOT EVEN PLACED IN A WAITING LIST...CONGRATULATIONS!

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Thank you girls!

The more I think about it the more positive I feel about it. I have met some wonderful people in my classes who have been told no several times and this was not a complete no. It will be interesting to go to class tomorrow and to see who all got in.

Thank you all so much for being here and for helping me. Hugs!!

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No problem..and I wish you the best of Luck - I'll find out today!!!! can't wait for mailman to come in... My GPA is not great or bad 3.2 but I'm going to stay possitive...wish me luck;)

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Specializes in Pediatrics.

Congrats on your 10th anniversary!!!!

Well...an alternate is better than a no!!! I know it kind of puts you i limbo.

Good luck!!!!

:)Lisa

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Specializes in SNU/SNF/MedSurg, SPCU Ortho/Neuro/Spine.

lotsa people cant make it due to financial aid, or other things... back ground check, and such...

i really think you are in!

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We had our mandatory orientation last week and after roll call, the alternates that were there were told that they were now in the program. I think there were six RN students missing from the meeting and four alternates, which allowed the remaining six to get in. So, I think being on the wait list is a good thing.

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that's sad .... not being able to attend nursing school because of aid. I hope that doesnt happen to me ... :crying2:

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I have a friend who was waitlisted #12 I think and she got into the program. You have a great chance of getting the call as an alternate. There are so many who apply and change their minds or plans change, believe it or not!

Good Luck. :up:

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Specializes in Surgical/Trauma ICU.

I don't mean to put a damper on the mood or anything, but you should check to see if it says what number alternate you are listed as. My school's nursing program (JC program, not the one I plan on going to) has a wait list of like 50 students or more. Pretty much everyone who is eligible and doesn't get in gets put on the wait list.

It may not be like this for your school, but I just thought I'd let you know. See what number you are and let us know!!!

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