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To Music in my Heart.... How did your past academics affect you? In terms of getting into a program and financial aid? Unfortunately, when I was first discussing the issue with her I mentioned a story about somebody I knew who was in the same boat a while back. This person didn't disclose their past academic record, and went on to an Ivy League school... Now I feel like I should present another positive story to her where the person told the truth and wasn't punished for it... Thanks!

I have a friend who returned to school a year or so ago and is pursuing nursing (as am I). The problem is that she basically flunked out of her first college (immature 18 yr old, didn't go to class, didn't bother to drop them either...) Long story short, she now has a great GPA and really is a different person than she was. She is debating about disclosing her previous college "attendance" because she knows that it will ruin her overall GPA. This of course is against school admission policies (I believe.) Is this the case - is there any forgiveness or if you mess up once in school are you done for? Thanks... :)

Thanks so much for the response Ana! It's nice to hear from someone who has been through the program already - and survived! Congrats! :) -Lisa

tkhayman - Yes, CSULA is what I'm asking about... AnaBanana12 - Thanks for your reply! I've searched the forums and didn't find much about CSULA - nothing firsthand anyway... Was it hard to get in? I've already spoken to them about admission requirements and they seem easier than CSU Long Beach. But I've heard that the program is still difficult. Also - were you wait listed or accepted immediately? As far as administration being slow, how specifically? Sorry for all of the questions... :) -Lisa

Does anyone have any info/thoughts on Cal State LA's nursing program? Thanks! -Lisa