please help: are nursing schools really THAT competitive?

FNPhopeful · Sep 15, 2005

Uh, 3.6 is good!! Thats awesome. Dont think thats not a great GPA. By the sound of your post you must be in California with me. Its depressing I know.

You could maybe retake a class or two to raise your GPA if you dont get in the first time, or be willing to move to a less competitive area. Im really of no help Im just as scared as you but have a back up plan that your happy with just in case it takes a while to get in. Im planning to keep taking sciences (chem, physics) so I can apply to other professional schools if need be like physicians assistant or physical therapy. that way you've got options, always have options!

Nathalie · Sep 15, 2005

all i have to say is YES THEY ARE THAT COMPETITIVE!!! What area do you live in? Try maybe private schools. You do have a great GPA. Good Luck

Sammi15 · Sep 15, 2005

Hi. I'm currently a sophomore undergraduate and I am applying to nursing schools right now (BSN). I am planning on applying to 4...i hope that is enough. one of the schools expects about 700 applications but can only offer 40 seats. the other school expects 800 applications but can only offer 80 seats. i can't recall the other two schools but I know they are steep too.
I am deathly afraid of being rejected by all 4 because it just seems too impossible to actually get into any of them. are all BSN programs as highly competitive as these? (I live in New York, by the way.) I'm not a strong applicant. My GPA is only 3.6 and will probably go down after this semester.
what should i do?? please help. any feedback/advice is appreciated! :wink2:

Hello,

I'm a nursing student at NYU and they accept 30% - 33% of all the applicants that apply. Of course, you have to fullfill their requirement first.

Good luck!

Roy Fokker, BSN, RN · Sep 15, 2005

I wish I HAD a 3.6 when I was going into my Junior year! :eek:

Be POSITIVE! It counts in the crunch :)

Good luck!

nikkif · Sep 15, 2005

Hi. I'm currently a sophomore undergraduate and I am applying to nursing schools right now (BSN). I am planning on applying to 4...i hope that is enough. one of the schools expects about 700 applications but can only offer 40 seats. the other school expects 800 applications but can only offer 80 seats. i can't recall the other two schools but I know they are steep too.
I am deathly afraid of being rejected by all 4 because it just seems too impossible to actually get into any of them. are all BSN programs as highly competitive as these? (I live in New York, by the way.) I'm not a strong applicant. My GPA is only 3.6 and will probably go down after this semester.
what should i do?? please help. any feedback/advice is appreciated! :wink2:

I feel the same way that you do, DISCOURAGED!!! Everyone that I speak to make it sound impossible to get in. I am in NJ and have an interview tomorrow with Helene Fuld. I am trying to remain possitive but it is really hard. I just hope that they ley me know fairly quickely and don't string me along for months. I hate waiting!!!!!

**RosesrReder, BSN, MSN, RN** · Sep 15, 2005

Yes, most programs are very competitive. However, don't let the number of applicants intimidate you. You have a great GPA and you don't know how many of those applicants will be rejected for other reasons, don't meet the entire requirements, or will even accept the position when called. Some decide not to go into it or found a place elsewhere and even though the number may be quite low it helps

The other option is go to a private school. Yes, you have to fork out big bucks (I have gone this route) but it is well-worth it IMO if you don't want to be in a waiting list.

I say don't give up, apply like you said and if push comes to shove and you don't get in, then consider the private route. Good luck

missninaRN · Sep 15, 2005

My school received 200 applications this year and accepted 86. GPA and ACT scores are considered when making the selections.

I'm hoping to get in when I apply this March. The longer it takes to get in, the longer I have to stress over maintaining a high GPA!

mzlizbit · Sep 15, 2005

FNPhopeful: thanks. good luck! if I took more science courses (because let's say i got waitlisted), and this ends up lowering my GPA, would nursing schools see this new GPA?

Nathalie: thank you, Nathalie. I live in Queens, New York. Do i really have a better chance if i apply to private schools?

Sammi15: wow, congratulations. That's really impressive. I actually wanted to try NYU but they don't have an undergraduate BSN program. yes, It's also about who fulfills the requirements THE BEST. *yikes!

Roy Fokker: thank youu

nikkif: good luck on your interview!

Future_RN_Jess: hi! thanks for your reply. hm, so perhaps private school really IS a better route? I keep reading about waiting lists...what happens if you are waitlisted for a school? Do you just wait? By the end of this academic year, I will have completed all my pre-reqs so I don't know if it would make sense to continue college if I have nothing to take...what would you suggest?

thanks for your replies! that was quick :)

Sammi15 · Sep 15, 2005

FNPhopeful: thanks. good luck! if I took more science courses (because let's say i got waitlisted), and this ends up lowering my GPA, would nursing schools see this new GPA?
Nathalie: thank you, Nathalie. I live in Queens, New York. Do i really have a better chance if i apply to private schools?
Sammi15: wow, congratulations. That's really impressive. I actually wanted to try NYU but they don't have an undergraduate BSN program. yes, It's also about who fulfills the requirements THE BEST. *yikes!
Roy Fokker: thank youu
nikkif: good luck on your interview!
Future_RN_Jess: hi! thanks for your reply. hm, so perhaps private school really IS a better route? I keep reading about waiting lists...what happens if you are waitlisted for a school? Do you just wait? By the end of this academic year, I will have completed all my pre-reqs so I don't know if it would make sense to continue college if I have nothing to take...what would you suggest?
thanks for your replies! that was quick :)

Hello,

I live in Queen, New York too. NYU does have a undergraduate BSN program. You can check out their website (http://www.nyu.edu/nursing) to find out more information. If you want to save some $$$, take all prerequisites at any community college and trasfer. A lot of my classmates have done the same thing. Another option, apply for "CCTOP" scholarship and I think the amount is around $20,000. If you need more info., let me know!

Good luck!

Micci · Sep 15, 2005

I don't know about the BA programs, but the ADN programs are pretty competitive. It seems like the more intense the class, the more intense the nursing students in it are.