How did you decide which schools to apply to?

TheSquire, DNP, APRN, NP · Oct 19, 2009

I went for the school whose prerequisites I'd already completed and let my GPA and GRE score get me in.

I'm also in a Master's-Entry program, so your mileage will probably vary.

nohika · Oct 19, 2009

I kind of went through all the Nursing schools in-state, because it's what I can afford (all the BSN programs, anyways), and the community college I'm currently at. Made up a list of all the pre-reqs, and figured out from there which ones were a possibility and which ones weren't. For example, one school requires 100 hours of medical-related volunteer/paid work in the prior three months. No way I could swing that, regardless of me having my CNA. I won't sacrifice the hellish classload I'm stuck with for one school.

Best of luck!

SingDanceRunLife · Oct 19, 2009

I looked for mostly direct entry programs, and beyond that, I looked at the school overall and how much I liked it since I was going straight from high school.

Guest 360983 · Oct 19, 2009

I looked at all of the colleges in my area since I'm not willing/able to move for school. I decided against applying to those that were too far away and the expensive private schools I could never afford. I'm applying to three schools--two community colleges and one BSN program. The community colleges are pretty much safety schools for me but my theory is that it's better to have extra acceptance letters than none (I hope!!).

SaraFL · Oct 24, 2009

Right now, I have to go to school in my hometown - can't move yet - so that's where I'm applying. There are 2 community colleges, plus a public university (plus a private uni, but I can't afford it) that I'll be applying to, so I hope I will have my choice, but I am fairly confident (knock wood) that I'll be accepted to at least one of them.

caliotter3 · Oct 24, 2009

I applied to all nursing programs that were in my geographical area.

HM2VikingRN, RN · Oct 24, 2009

As did I.....Except for Gustavus.....