List of CA State schools that are easier to get into

ChanelCinq · Aug 17, 2009

I am so stressed out. I feel like I am about to have a nervous break down. I don't think I am competitive enough for any BSN program in CA. I thought I was OK for a couple programs and then when I added up all the various points I don't make the cut.

I have a learning disability and science is not my thing. The majority of my pre-reqs have been "B's" with a couple "A's" and a couple "C's." Many of the second degree BSN programs don't allow "C's" so I have retaken one and will retake another this fall. My over all GPA is 3.3. This totally sucks. I don't think there is a single state school I can get into with those stats.

Plus why does every single school have one class that is a required pre-req that none of the other schools have. So if you apply to 10 schools you will have 10 additional random classes that each of the other schools could care less about.

I just exploded into tears because I have no idea what to do and I certainly can't afford private schools. I'll apply for some of the community colleges but I know so many people that apply year after year with no luck. It is just a lottery.

Please any help or advice welcome.

50caliber · Aug 17, 2009

I thought Fresno State was pretty easy to get into. I had a degree from a UC when I applied to Fresno State back in 2007. I turned it down and went to a local JC instead.

ChanelCinq · Aug 17, 2009

Yeah that's what I heard but their GPA cut off is 3.7 and that cut off gets higher each year. 2007 was 2 years ago and it is a lot more competitive now and gets more competitive each semester and year. And now with the budget cuts almost all the state schools are not accepting Spring admissions unless you are a current student at that particular school. So that means there will be twice as many applicants for fall start dates.

I am sooooo stressed.

**NickiLaughs, ADN, BSN, RN** · Aug 19, 2009

Don't be in too much of a rush and take your time.... As it is many new grads cannot find jobs at this point anyway. Just retake the classes one at a time that you need to take. I would also get some hospital experience whether it is volunteering or CNA.

ChanelCinq · Aug 19, 2009

Don't be in too much of a rush and take your time.... As it is many new grads cannot find jobs at this point anyway. Just retake the classes one at a time that you need to take. I would also get some hospital experience whether it is volunteering or CNA.

I have been taking pre-reqs for 2 years and I am pushing 40. Two years of pre-reqs is quite the opposite of rushing and I will be applying for Fall 2010 start. It is only in CA where new grads cannot get jobs. In most other states it is not a problem.

I cannot delay this any longer I HAVE TO start somewhere Fall 2010.

Acosmo27 · Aug 19, 2009

what about an accelerated program?

ChanelCinq · Aug 19, 2009

what about an accelerated program?

Yes I definitely have thought of an accelerated program. In fact, an accelerated program would be my number one choice. However most of them are really expensive. Here in the Bay Area, Samuel Merritt University has a 12 month ABSN but the tuition for 12 months is over 50,000 USD. That is a lot of money.

I keep searching and searching for cheaper ABSN programs but they all seem very expensive. If anyone knows of reasonably priced ABSN programs please, please, please let me know.

ChanelCinq · Aug 19, 2009

Thanks again every one for all the advice and posts. I really appreciate posting a new thread and having activity on it. In the past I had posts that would sit empty forever. This is great.

Keep all the school ideas and info coming. I am sure there are many, many people that will benefit.

RNPatty · Aug 20, 2009

It is only in CA where new grads cannot get jobs. In most other states it is not a problem.

This is not necessarily true. My hospital had new grad applications from all over the US because people can't get hired by their home state.

Snwbdr · Aug 20, 2009

CSU-San Marcos has an ASBN program. It's approximately $32k and I believe a 18 or 24 month program....look into it

50caliber · Aug 22, 2009

It is only in CA where new grads cannot get jobs. In most other states it is not a problem.

This is not necessarily true. My hospital had new grad applications from all over the US because people can't get hired by their home state.

This is very true. It took me 4months of applying for me to finally get a job. I searched and applied to many states and unfortunately, nothing panned out. I believed my resume/education/experiences are on the competitive side and it was not easy to get a job. I applied as far as Alaska. Fortunately, I got lucky and was able to find a job in Northern Ca.