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Abstract This pilot study aimed to describe applicants who do not progress during the nursing school admissions process, explore common reasons they do not progress, and identify demographic trends. We conducted a retrospective cohort analysis on applicants who were not admitted to a master’s entry program for nursing over the course of five consecutive admission cycles. The most common reasons for denial were missing prerequisite, late application, a bachelor’s degree grade point average of <3.0, and a science prerequisite grade point average of <2.7. We found associations between some demographic groups and nonprogression through the application process.