I'm a dispairing student in need of advice.

sweet_b · May 28, 2011

Try talking to the Director of the program and see what they think you need to do to get in or improve your score. It also puts a face to a name, and if you make a good impression and are sincere, it may help the 2nd time round.

I feel your pain, I didn't get accepted on my first application, but I made an appointment with the director and she helped me figure out what i needed to do to get my points up. I was accepted the next semester. Don't give up!! Also, are there any other schools you could transfer your credits to?

K_girl · May 28, 2011

First off, I'm sorry that you received the letter! It is always disappointing especially when it's obvious that you worked so hard.

Why do you believe that their decision may have been based on your age, weight, appearance? Did you have to do an interview? If not, I'm not sure why this would come to your mind.

How many advisors are in your school? Just because your score may have been the highest one she has seen, it may have been a lot lower compared to others. If that is the case, your school may place more weight on the TEAS score.

Just my thought :)

Steveo.O · May 28, 2011

Try talking to the Director of the program and see what they think you need to do to get in or improve your score. It also puts a face to a name, and if you make a good impression and are sincere, it may help the 2nd time round.
I feel your pain, I didn't get accepted on my first application, but I made an appointment with the director and she helped me figure out what i needed to do to get my points up. I was accepted the next semester. Don't give up!! Also, are there any other schools you could transfer your credits to?

That's a very good idea I'll do that! There are no other schools where I live. I would have to move to another city which is really hard to fathom! Thanks for the advise :)

Steveo.O · May 28, 2011

First off, I'm sorry that you received the letter! It is always disappointing especially when it's obvious that you worked so hard.
Why do you believe that their decision may have been based on your age, weight, appearance? Did you have to do an interview? If not, I'm not sure why this would come to your mind.
How many advisors are in your school? Just because your score may have been the highest one she has seen, it may have been a lot lower compared to others. If that is the case, your school may place more weight on the TEAS score.
Just my thought :)

It's a small school in a small town. They would be able to put a name to a face very easily especially sinse I am already kinda visible and always so friendly with them all down at the dept. I know I shouldn't take this personally, it's just hard.

dthfytr, ADN, LPN, RN, EMT-B, EMT-I · May 28, 2011

Sorry you got a bad rap. You sound well qualified. My only thought was to find another school, but you ruled that out.

Flo., BSN, RN · May 28, 2011

That stinks. I actually think being gay and male would help you get in. Lots of schools value diversity. But then again I am not familiar with Montana.

strawberryluv, BSN, RN · May 28, 2011

I don't think its personal. If the school says its strictly because of scores and academic record than thats all that its about. Don't try to make it personal when you know nobody looking through the applications to qualify those in the RN program would reasonably individually look at the personal preference and factors of every one of the 55 applicants. There is just too much time that would be needed to do so.

Instead, accept the fact that you have taken a risk and did not get the outcome that you wanted. Its time for you to move on and either look for RN programs in your area that will take your credits or try for another career path.

demylenated, BSN, RN · May 28, 2011

I agree, I don't think you should take it personal (it would be illegal for them to do that if they had to show an audit of their acceptance criteria).

79% is a great TEAS score, but one could get higher. Maybe it is the highest she has seen this semester, this year... or she is new? Or she hasn't seen many... Or, maybe the school doesn't put much weight on the TEAS score other than needing a certain number to be eligible.

"I have all A's, one A-, a B, and a B-." Well, that isn't ALL A's... So, your final GPA would be about a 3.5? What other factors do they consider in the ranking?

Here is how I was ranked. GPA is the highest weighted, and x 10 (I have a 4.0, so that is a 40)

Teas is divided by 10 (I got an 83, so 8.3). ACT is divided by 10 (I have a 27, so 2.7). So, my total was 51.

So, as you see, the TEAS and ACT put a very small amt towards the final rank. Someone could have gotten a (perfect) 100% on the teas (10 points) and a (perfect) 32 on ACT (3.2), but if they had a 3.5 GPA (35 points) their final score would be 48.2.

So, see - it REALLY depends on your schools ranking procedure...

DO NOT GIVE UP!!! You can get in, just keep trying. Ask your advisor how they rank potential students. Take a few more classes in the mean time to bump up your GPA. Look at how far the other colleges are (I would be willing to drive up to 1.5 hours - and may have to- to get my degree...).

Good luck... Many people have to wait a cycle or few. Just keep trying.

Seas · May 28, 2011

Unless they interviewed you in person, it has nothing to do with how you look or what you are, etc.

Simply, out of that 55 applicants, there were at least 19 of them with higher grades/scores than you and so they were qualified to get in. It really is this simple.

Certifiable, BSN, RN · May 29, 2011

MEET THE ADMIN!

I know that even if you don't have the scores- SAT, Uni or otherwise, when you meet the head of the program and explain your drive and motivation--- it can leave a lasting impression--- ask what you need to do to be reconsidered next time around or wait-listed...