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I am applying to BScN (Ryerson, Centennial, George Brown --> really want Ryerson BScN) and PN (George Brown, Centennial)

I graduated high school in 2013, with pre-reqs completed (chemistry 92, english 82, biology 88, math 82) with an average of 88-89%. However, I am in my third year of university in life sciences with a CGPA 2.2 (I messed up bad due to personal issues).

What are my chances in getting accepted to the above programs? I know PN does not require university transcript (only need high school), but what about BScN (is there a chance I do not need to send them my university transcript)?

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.

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What do the programs consider towards admission? How does the average accepted applicant fall in relation to those criteria? How do you?

I doubt many people are going to be familiar with all of this information for all of these schools, much less look them up and tell you. Do some homework.

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Specializes in Acute Care, Rehab, Palliative.

Yes you will have to send them your university grades. 2.2 wouldn't get you into a BSN. RPN programs are competitive as well and will need to see your university grades. My daughter was in the same boat. Went to university for biology but had poor grades due to personal issues and had to upgrade to get into an RPN program.

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Hi, but I have contacted the admissions staff and they said I can only send my high school marks for RPN (and university isn't required unless I want course exemptions).

additionally, what is "upgrading"?

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Specializes in Acute Care, Rehab, Palliative.

Oh guess some programs don't want them. She had to take the health sciences prep course.

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If you don't mind, could you let me know which program/school your daughter applied to that required university transcripts for RPN so I can make sure once more with admissions?

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.

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Specializes in Acute Care, Rehab, Palliative.

It was George Brown.

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Specializes in Oncology, critical care.

You WILL have to send all your transcripts for RN. But I would absolutely send them a letter explaining your bad grades/situation. Life happens and they know it can affect grades (most schools state you should send them a letter if your grades do not reflect your ability). I went to the collaborative program (started at Centennial). It's a VERY heavy course load so be prepared! One thing I liked about Centennial is that it's like a little community. Maybe because it's so isolated (the location) or because you end up in the same classes with the same group of people all day/everyday. There are other pluses and I'm glad I chose Centennial over another location.

I wouldn't hesitate to contact the program administrator and speak to them directly about your options. Don't assume that your university GPA will exclude you from the program. If you want into the RN program (as opposed to RPN) then be assertive about it, admit your grades were non-competitive and why, and ask what you should do. If you're not sure which program you want into (RN or RPN) the school can help you decide which path is better for you. But don't settle because your grades are inconsistent. Life happens & they know this. Not every admitted student has a perfect GPA!

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