<p>^^^
Have to agree with qdogpa…again. While Waynesburg does have an excellent nursing program (underrated), you cannot determine that the program is as “good” as Penn’s just because of the NCLEX pass rate.</p>
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With rolling admissions it is unlikely that you will be rejected before December. I would submit my application NOW (with an essay) and then update your application with recommendation letter(s) and new SAT scores when you get them. They will add these to your application and will consider them at that time. In the mean time you will be considered on your current stats and may get lucky (particularly with a good essay).</p>
<p>Also, AFTER finishing and submitting your Pitt application, start submitting your applications to some of the above direct entry nursing programs. You really, really want to have a couple of acceptances in hand before Jan 1st. These programs do fill up quickly so don’t wait. Good luck. </p>
<p>BTW - even though “outside” of PA, I would highly recommend Case Western Reserve University’s Nursing Program. Depending on where you live in PA, Cleveland might be closer than some PA schools.</p>