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I'm sorry and I understand why you are upset. But, you have come this far, why give up now? Definitely call the nursing department and ask to talk to an adviser. They will typically tell you why you weren't accepted. Many times they will also give you tips on how you can strengthen your application for the next deadline. I know it's hard to see it now, in the midst of your disappointment, but things have a way of working out for the best. I am willing to bet that one day, in the future, you will look back on this time and it will all make sense. Keep your head up, you can do this! :)
I'm so sorry! I can relate, because I was rejected too here in CA. So I re-applied and got in! I start this January and I'm so excited!
First, I DEFINITELY recommend you ask them what components of your application were weak and what you could do to strengthen yourself as a candidate. You'd be surprised who many rejected applicants don't ask that, and how nice and gracious the interviewers, program directors, etc are about offering advice. The freakin assistant dean at UCLA spoke with me over the phone about my application!
Then if you plan on re-applying, definitely strengthen yourself and your experience. For example, for the time inbetween, I completed all my pre-reqs, got my A.S. in Allied Health, volunteered at the local hospital, took a CNA course and became a certified nursing assistant, took a medical terminology, and signed up for a phlebotomy class. When I told them that in my interview, even I could tell they were impressed.
Show them that you really want this. Good luck!
iono101
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I applied for admission into Michigan State's Nursing program in the spring. I just got an email saying I wasn't selected. Right now I'm feeling so down that I feel like giving up. I just don't want to work hard for another semester just to get crushed when I reapply. At the same time I'm worried about what I'm going to do from here. I need some advice. My GPA was a 3.3 when I applied, I'm going to have a 3.5 at the end of this semester.