<p>Even with your ACT score of 26 I believe you will be able to get into a high quality direct entry University Nursing Program. The rest of your stats/data are outstanding. If you can get it up to 28-30 you might even be able to get into Michigan (especially being in state). Even at 26 you still probably have at least a shot at UM. I would suggest, if possible, to try to get into some volunteer work in the healthcare field (hospital/clinic etc.). This would increase your chances. Make sure you take a full course load (5 courses) both semesters of your Sr. year with as many honors/AP classes as possible. Also check with the military-they also might have some suggestions for you.</p>
<p>I probably will get some grief for saying this but I suspect being a male will also increase your chances. Most major universities, in their admission process, also put a focus on “diversity” as a factor in admission decisions. Most, if not all, nursing programs are still predominately female in make-up and it is my understsnding that there is an interest in addressing this sex imbalance. My D graduated with her BSN from the University of Delaware last year. In her class of around 135 students there were less than 10 males. Best of luck to you.</p>