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Thanks for the reply guys. I think at this point, I'm going to be looking at the local community college. It's been an option that I didn't want to pursue. I go to Michigan State, and I love this school. I wanted nothing more than to complete my degree here. I didn't do the best on my prerequisite courses (3.3-3.4). I thought that if I work hard and get a 4.0 in upper level science courses, it would prove that I could handle the rigor of the nursing program. For now I'm looking at either finishing my Human Bio degree or looking at a 2 year program.

Thanks for your reply. My university's policy is that there are no retakes. They look at GPA and science GPA. I just don't know if I want to spend more time on trying to get in. My friends are all graduating this year while I'm here stuck. If I get in to a program that will be another two years and I've already maxed out my loans. I'm planning on visiting an adviser this week.

This morning I woke up and to find that I had an email from my university's college of nursing. I've been so excited for this email because I was sure I was going to get in this time. I've been rejected from the college of nursing twice before, and since I've already met all the prerequisites, I've been taking upper level science courses towards a Human Biology degree. I've worked really hard and got a 4.0 in Orgo 1 and 2, plus the lab (not required for nursing). I've 4.0 a 400 level biochemistry, and pharmacology. This raised my GPA to a 3.6. At the same time I got a job working as a ED Scribe, and continued to volunteer tutoring at risk children in literacy. I got two strong letters of recommendation, one from a former CNA instructor, and another from a supervisor when I volunteered in the ED. I've worked so hard and put so much time into getting accepted into this damn nursing program. I really thought I would get in this time. So when I saw the email, I excitedly skimmed to the part "however, you have not been selected for admission". It didn't hit me until I called my mom to tell her the news. During the call I couldn't speak, and I had to hang up so she wouldn't know that I was crying. I had remained positive after my 2 previous failed attempts; however this time, I can't deny the sadness and anger I feel. I skipped all my classes today and sat in my bed trying to convince myself that everything will be okay, that I can finish up my Human Biology degree and apply into Med, Dentistry, or Pharmacology. The problem is, I can't lie to myself and deny the truth, that all I ever wanted was to be a nurse. I apologize for this lengthy rant, I just needed some place to get my thoughts down. I can't speak to anyone about this because it gets difficult to hold back the tears.

I recently sent in my application for my university's College of Nursing. I also recently got hired as an Emergency Department Scribe. The job has been amazing. The physicians I work with assume that I'll be entering medical school because they typically only hire pre-med students as Scribes. Because physicians know that I'm a student interested in medicine, they teach me while I'm working and treat me like a medical student. With that said, the job has been very demanding, and requires committing to very long and fatiguing shifts. If I were to be accepted into the program, people have recommended that I quit this job. However, I feel like I'm wasting an opportunity to be better prepared for an advanced nursing degree. I also feel like the opportunity for letters of recommendation from some of the physicians I work with would be vital to being accepted into a graduate program. Would it be smart to work as a Scribe, while attending a rigorous BSN program?

Thank you guys! I'll be so happy when I get in. I'm just curious because they never mentioned what number I was.

Nope. They never mentioned it. "The pool of applicants was extremely competitive and while you were not recommended for admission, you have been placed on a wait list. The number of applicants on the wait list is limited. Admitted students must notify this office of their intent to enroll in the program by April 26th, 2013. You will be notified if and as soon as a seat becomes available. If admitted to the program, you will be required to attend the mandatory orientation session on August 26th, 2013." I know that my friend was placed on the wait list last semester and he was admitted the week before the nursing classes started. I also know that this semester they will be accepting 80 students instead of the regular 60. I'm still hoping I'll get in.

I applied into Michigan State University's traditional BSN program. Deadline was March 1. I just got an email saying I wasn't accepted but I was placed on a wait list. I guess that's better than being completely rejected. My friend was wait listed last semester and he got in. I still have high hopes.

So I guess I wasn't accepted into Michigan State University's traditional BSN program. However, they said I've been placed on a wait list. Has anyone had experience with a wait list? What are the chances enough people drop out and I get a spot? This is my second time applying. I really hope I can finally get in! I just want to graduate!

Thanks for the suggestions! I'm going to start looking for CNA programs in my area. I think that will be a really big boost for me.

Thank you. I plan on attending a meeting next week. Now I just have to let my family and friends know I didn't get in:/

I applied for admission into Michigan State's Nursing program in the spring. I just got an email saying I wasn't selected. Right now I'm feeling so down that I feel like giving up. I just don't want to work hard for another semester just to get crushed when I reapply. At the same time I'm worried about what I'm going to do from here. I need some advice. My GPA was a 3.3 when I applied, I'm going to have a 3.5 at the end of this semester.

Hi, This is my first post on here so hopefully this is posted in the correct area. I'm applying into MSU's traditional BSN program this fall and needless to say I am beyond nervous. I can't help but contemplate the possibility that I won't get in. I don't have a backup plan, besides for applying again. I've read a few similar posts to this but none seem to be recent. Currently I'm enrolled in a Pathophys class and I'm estimating finishing it with a 3.5 or a 4.0. This means that my overall GPA will be between a 3.42 and a 3.5 by the time I apply. During high school, I trained as a CNA for a year and was eligible for certification, but I didn't take the exam. I don't know if it will be helpful to mention this experience. I'm also volunteering at McLaren Hospital in the surgical lounge. I plan on asking the service chair for a letter of recommendation. I need one more but I am unsure on who to ask. I'm leaning towards asking my Pathophys instructor, even though it is an online course. Based on your experience, what do you think my chances are of getting in? I understand that MSU's website says the average accepted GPA into the program last year was a 3.67. This is very distressing, as I don't believe a 3.4 would be competitive. Besides for volunteering I have limited healthcare experience. MSU doesn't have an entrance exam. Do you guys have any suggestions to make myself more attractive as an applicant? I would love to hear from some other students who are about to apply into the program. It would also be helpful if anyone who was recently admitted into a traditional program could chime in. I'm sure you know who stressful this part of the journey can be, thank you for understanding.