In LPN Program - Denied Acceptance into ADN Program

[kimmyanne02]

I will be finished with the LPN program in about 5 weeks. I am passing all my classes with the required grades, but I was not accepted into the ADN program because my GPA for my nursing and science courses is a 2.43 and you need a 2.5. They told me I would have to get my LPN license and then apply for the advanced nursing degree, which I would have to wait until the summer to start. The ADN program continues right after the LPN program. My question is, since I am so close to what I need for my GPA should I ask that an exception be made? It just seems a little ridiculous to me for them to deny me entry when I have spent so much time and money and for such a small fraction of a point. If they still tell me know should I take this to the dean? I just think this is wrong what they are doing, or should I just say nothing and suck it up? I'm really frustrated, confused, and disappointed. Any help would be greatly appreciated 

[jojo489]

I don't know how much fighting it would really help. Those programs are usually really competitive, which is why they have the GPA requirements.

I feel you though, I'd be upset too if I were in your shoes.

[JulianaRose]

I agree that they probably won't make the exception for you, and it might be a better use of your time studying for LPN finals exams, or the NCLEX-PN. However, the only thing that fighting it should cost you is your time, so it probably wouldn't hurt to ask either.

[caliotter3]

I do not think they would make the exception for you, and if they did, you would have a camouflaged target on your back throughout the program. Get your LPN license and apply through the bridge program. At least you have that avenue.

[malenurse69, MSN, NP]

2.5 is their threshold for acceptance, you're below that so you don't get in, no reason to be frustrated or confused. Realistically who they accept is much higher then the threshold. 2.75 was my schools cutoff line, but no one below a 3.8 gpa got accepted. You should be more worried about finding more effective study methods so you're not punching C average grades.

[SilleLu]

Suck it up. You didn't get in. You didn't make the required grade. You have another option. Why should the exception be made for you? What about someone with a 2.42, or 2.41, or 2.39? There has to a cutoff and you are below it. Feel blessed that you have another option.

[mrsboots87]

There is nothing unfair about this. Yes it sucks. But YOU did not a high enough GPA. a 2.43 means you are barely scraping by. There is a reason for a GPA cuttoff. If they were to make an exception for you, where to they draw the line. Someone else could have GPA a point below you who now fights this because you got in. I highly doubt they will make an exception and you dont have a leg to stand on in asking for one. Also, when you started this program, I am sure you were made aware of the GPA requirement for advancement. This isnt new. So you knew all along and are now upset that you didnt make it. I understand being disappointed, but you would better spend your time studying for your finals so you can get a good grade, then figure out what you did wrong along the way to get poor grades. Then apply to the LPN-RN program starting next summer.

Basically the school isnt doing anything unfair to you by you not meeting the GPA requirement. Most schools have a requirement much higher than 2.5 so count yourself lucky you had a shot at all. GL on your finals and GL getting in in the summer.

[classicdame, MSN, EdD]

Fighting the system before you are in it will not set well with the faculty. I recommend getting your license, working if possible, and then following the plan. This would be a good time to learn to be a nurse. Believe me, the time passes quickly. Later you will be perceived as the one with experience and that is a plus in class and in hiring later on.

[TheCommuter, BSN, RN]

I was not accepted into the ADN program because my GPA for my nursing and science courses is a 2.43 and you need a 2.5.

Even if your GPA met the 2.5 minimum, there's still a strong chance you'd be denied admission. Although a 2.5 GPA is the bare minimum that meets admissions requirements, be mindful you will be competing against numerous applicants with GPAs of 3.5+ who may or may not be accepted.

My former coworker had a 4.0, but was still rejected at one particular school because so many other candidates with 4.0 GPAs had applied that particular year, leaving no room for her.

[Spangle Brown]

My school just changed their requirement to a 3.00 overall GPA and a 3.3 Science GPA that includes A & P 1 & 2, and Microbiology. It use to be a 2.5 GPA. They said their reasoning was that people keep dropping out of school, leaving empty seats that could be filled with students that would stay in the program. They studied those who dropped and those that stayed. Those that had a firm foundation in the science where able to pass the program and didn't drop out. It was figured that student would rather know up front, then waste their time in a program that they would not complete.

[Natasha A., CNA, LVN]

kimmyanne02

Hi Kimmy,

I totally understand your feeling of rejection and not being able to reach the goal that you planned at the time. On the bright side, you will soon be able to call yourself a LVN and gain experience which is highly valuable in nursing.instead of trying to go against the system now is your chance to ask admissions how you can improve your chances of being acceptance. Utilize this set back as a way for you to focus on how you study material so you are better prepared next time. Hang in there! *smile*

[BuckyBadgerRN, ASN, RN]

It's not every situation that the squeaky wheel gets the grease! I agree with the other posters: they HAVE to set some kind of cutoff and unfortunately, you missed that. Double your resolve, do what is required of you now, knock their socks off!!