Will I ever get in anywhere? Really discouraged and depressed!

[long2beanurse]

I have known I wanted to be a nurse since before I graduated high school in 1991. I have always worked full time and at in the early 90s, I had to work and got into the legal field which was easier. Over the years, I took the pre-nursing pre-reqs and other classes, ending up with a degree in Criminal Justice. Well, I finished my pre-reqs in 2010 and have been waiting to apply ever since (I made too much money to quit and not having a job during nursing school was never an option).

Anyway, here I sit with 71 points in the California State Community College Criteria. I have no where to add points other than getting proficient status in a foreign language. I have a 3.42 in sciences, 3.3 in core classes, 78.7 on teas my first attempt. I am hearing that all community colleges in San Diego are requiring mid 70s and higher (usually mid 80s-90s) to get in.

I am just beside myself and fearful that I will never get in anywhere. It is really depressing. I did turn in my first RN school app this week, but not holding my breath, as I only have 71 points.

What are your thoughts? I could try to up chances at a 4 year college by taking Chem, but that will require 1 more year of classes, as you have to take an intro to chem and then chem to get that pre-req.

Time is not on my side, as I am 41 years old. I am super depressed about this!!! I know I will make a great nurse, I volunteer 8 hours a week and they all love me. Any suggestions???