People are rejected from nursing school mainly as a result of not being able to attain the competitive standards of holistic admissions process. The candidates are tested on several rigorous elements and a gap in any of the core areas would lead to rejection in the programs.

The most widespread specific causes of rejection of people include:

Weak Academic Results: A cumulative or prerequisite science GPA less than the cutoff of the program (usually 3.0 or more) is one of the main filters. C grades or less in major science subjects (Anatomy, Physiology, Microbiology) are especially bad.
Low Standardized Test Score: A score below competency on the TEAS or HESI A2 test denotes ineffective academic preparation. These scores have been adopted in programs to be used as a standard measure to foresee success.
Weak Holistic Application Components: This is comprised of a poor personal statement, unreliable letters of recommendation, or a deficiency in documented healthcare experience (e.g., CNA work, volunteering) to show commitment.
Weak Interview Performance: In programs that interview, an inability to communicate well, unprofessional attitude or insufficient clarity about why someone is undertaking nursing can override high academic performance.

It is possible to prepare specifically, knowing the reasons that make people unsuccessful in nursing school. The key to winning an opportunity to nursing school is to strategically reinforce every part of the application so that no specific area will have a disqualifying flaw.