Soooo its taken me forever to pass the entrance test to nursing school. Most of you know that to be even considered for nursing school you have to pass a entrance test, so I did. The test is 3 parts: Reading/Writing and Math. You have to make a 80 on Reading/Writing....I made a 82. You have to make a 50 on Math...I made a 72. So you would think I did pretty good. Well I submitted the application which included an essay question. And I think that my essay was very good. Plus I've been a CNA for 4years so there goes experience. So I've been waiting on my acceptance or non-acceptance letter for about 2 months, so about a week ago I got my letter.....DENIED!!!! Due to "limited space" per what the letter said. I was so upset to the point of tears. So immediately I jumped into my car a sped to the school to speak personally to the coordinator of the program, to discuss with her the "selection process" and to see where I fell short. She explained to me that they had to cut down at least 7 students, 32 to 25 students because of clinical issues that occured that previous year. Anywho so I asked her how she chose those 25 students....she simply stated "test scores" She said that the 25 highest test scores were choosen, which led me to my next question. I asked her if the only thing they went by were scores then why had I stressed myself out with the extensive application. Why had I stressed myself over the essay. They claimed they read essays, took into consideration experience and volunteer work, passion, and heart for this field...But she simply stated "test scores". I mean most serial killers have excellent IQs. I thought the tests were supposed to make sure you are academically capable of entering the program, I proved that I was, but it still wasn't good enough. I really want to be a nurse. I bet most of the people that got accepted dont want to be nurses or even care about nursing....it just doesn't seem fair, but then again life isnt far. Does this seem right to you all or am I just being overdramatic.
