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Thank you! That is how I see it as well and waiting to get accepted will definitely take years. However, the cost of private schools always pulls me back. One school I was looking into cost 80,000 for a BSN but with the interest that will be accumulating, it will definitely increase and I feel that once I start working, I wouldn't enjoy my hard work because I am paying for so much debt which will take years to pay off.

Thank you for your response! My school also uses a multi criteria selection so experience and retaking the TEAS for a better great will definitely help me. I can retake my science prereqs after they expire which is 5 years and in the meantime work as a CNA. However, that is a long time from now and I do want to just begin nursing school. There are pros and cons to both sides so I will have to think about this carefully. Thank you again for your input!

Hi, thank you for your response! Unfortunately, I am looking into private for profit schools such as West Coast and AUHS. They are easier to get accepted to and honestly that is the only reason why I am even considering them. They do have a good NCLEX pass rate but there are so many mixed reviews about these schools so I am definitely conflicted. As of now, I am taking classes that can help raise my GPA but I am not allowed to retake any science prereqs until they expire which is after 5 years. I might be waiting for a long time. I am only 22 years old and a lot of people say I shouldn't rush but I really just want to begin my journey to becoming an RN and the constant rejection is always heartbreaking. This is definitely a hard decision to make and I just have to do more research.

Hello! It is that time of the month where we receive our acceptance or rejection letters from nursing school and unfortunately, I received rejection letters from all the programs I have applied to. Right now, I am looking into private schools. My overall GPA and grades in the science prereqs are not competitive at all. I received B's in Anat and Physio and a C in Micro and I have no experience in the medical field that would help me earn points to some programs that uses this system. I would like to know your experiences and opinions on going to the private school route. It seems that it is my only option, however the cost is just ridiculous. Or I can also wait for years and for the time being become a CNA or Phlebotomist. But with that, it is still not guaranteed that I would get into nursing school. I would really appreciate it if you guys can share your thoughts on this. Thank you and best of luck to all of us!