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How do I get in to the BSN program...

When I look up information on the admission requirements; the college I hope to go to says they I must get at least 92% (A). Which is stressful!

I was wondering what would happen if I got a a little less than that like a B? It does say the minimum is B. I am confused by this...

Also, has any one got less than 92% in all four course and got in?

What is the reference about? Where can I can one?

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    What BSN program? There is more than one.

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    Entry into nursing programs is on a competitive basis. Schools have more applicants to their programs than they have seats available. GPA is one of the main criterion for admission. The minimum GPA required for admission changes from year to year based on the applicant pool. If the current GPA is 92%, the school may have had an applicant pool with a GPA of 92% or higher last year and anticipate that the applicant pool for the upcoming year will be at this level.

    The reference letter is usually explained in the admissions package, it may be that an academic reference from a recent instructor and in some cases a work-related reference from current or recent manager are required.

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    It just seems confusing that they put minimum B but want 92%. The BSN program is offered in the lower mainland. I want to get into one close by me. How do people get into the program who don't have greater than a B?

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    Most nursing programs are competitive, if an applicant does not have academic grades above the minimum, then they will need related work experience and outstanding references to have a shot at being accepted into the program.

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    Generally if you don't have the required grades you won't get in. Volunteering won't overcome inadequate grades.

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    What if you get the minimum? Would you get accepted?

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    What if you get the minimum? Would you get accepted?

    Why are you so focused on getting the minimum? If you got an A that still doesn't ever guarantee 100% that you'll get in.

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    Why are you so focused on getting the minimum? If you got an A that still doesn't ever guarantee 100% that you'll get in.

    What do you mean? I believe they get 600+ applications each intake.

    I guess I am just hopeful to get in. I just wonder how others got accepted, so that I can as well. If I meet all the requirements and not get in, that would be a bummer! But that seems silly because they would be turning away a student?

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    They get far more applications than they have spots and yeah they do turn away students. Even ones that met the minimum.

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    I'm in a BScN program right now and the lowest average I've heard to be accepted this year (for my program) was an 89%

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    I don't want to give up. I hope I get in :) Thanks.

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    I suppose this is why many apply to more than one school as well. It will increase your chances?

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