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To those who are taking out private loans, what APR/interest rate are you getting offered with or without a cosigner? I currently got a rate of 8.99% from Earnest without a cosigner and 8.85% from Ascent without a cosigner.

To those taking out a private loan, have you looked into it yet and have any suggestions which one is best?

Hi @Sahiba, Thank you. If you know in your heart that you want to become a nurse, don't give up that dream! I know it could be discouraging to constantly not get into a program, but your time will come when the time is right! I've been trying since I was in high school applying for college. I knew I've always wanted to become a nurse, so I tried to figure out what I can do differently to get there and developed a growth mindset on how I can become the nurse I've always dreamed to be. If not a BSN program, there's definitely other pathways you can look into. Don't give up!!

Hi everyone! I'll share my journey in case anyone else can relate. I've been aiming for MSN instead of BSN programs since I already have a BS in Public Health. I've gotten waitlisted/rejected at USF - ELMSN, rejected at UOP - ELMSN, waitlisted at SMU - FNP, and accepted to SMU - Case Management, but decided not to accept as it's not what I'd like to do with a nursing degree. I decided to apply for SMU - ABSN program since I've been trying with no luck for MSN programs. After almost 3 years of trying, I finally got into a nursing school, SMU - ABSN in San Mateo! I did reapply to USF - ELMSN and still waiting to hear back. My grades in college were terrible my first 2 years, but I graduated with a 3.2 GPA. I was a CNA and behavioral technician in college. I then became a medical assistant to gain more experience and skills. I took all the science prereqs online while working full-time and got an A. My prereq grades consists of mostly A's, maybe a B+ or two, and a C+ in Stats. For those who didn't get in this cohort, don't lose hope! Everything happens for a reason and your time will come. I am thankful that my 3 years of not getting into nursing school has rather helped me gain more confidence in entering the field by my experience working as a medical assistant. I was also able to just live life and travel. I'm excited yet nervous! I'm still debating between SMU and USF, but we'll see if I even get into USF.

Anyone on the waitlist get any updates?? The waiting is killing me ?

how much is the deposit to save your spot?

I also got waitlisted at the USF main campus. Fingers crossed! ?