Schools with solid BSN programs and high first time NCLEX pass rates are flooded with thousands of applications. They can choose the exact makeup of the class. Most often, they set the SAT/ACT scores, GPA, rigor of classes and grades in sciences higher than the standard admit stats to other programs. Most will start nursing classes, clinical rotation and SIM lab as freshman. These programs usually do not admit nursing students to other majors as they do not accept transfers in other years. Once you are in the program, (as with many other programs for scholarships), there is a required GPA that must be maintained.