Galen Tampa-LPN-GPA

Hey there! I checked out Galen thoroughly and they're not difficult to get into. They require certain SAT/ACT scores (or get a suitable score on their test) but they didn't say anything to me about my GPA. (which was a 2.9 weighted in high school because I'm lazy :P)

The real problem is they charge $25,000 for it...
Check out pTEC if you don't want to bust your piggy bank.

Moved to the LPN Nursing Student forum.

I just got accepted to the November 2009 LPN class. And it is not $25,000 for the LPN class. Its actually $15,000. They dont really check your GPA, but do look at your ACT/SAT scores and if you feel more comfortable you can take the Pre-Entrance Exam, which is fairly simple if you study! The reason why I am going to Galen, is because of the no-wait. I believe pTech, keiser, erwin, and the other technical schools are long waits!

I am starting the LPN evening class on Nov 9th, and I am shocked I passed the entrance exam. To me it was hard, but I passed! I think they are looking at the overall picture, and not just your exam score. I mean, you have to pass, but it doesn't have to be the best score. I also chose Galen because there is no wait list. Any other questions just ask!

I pretty sure, if you have the money...they let anyone in??? Thats what I have been told..

ladybug, it could be true, but at orientation there was only like 40 people in there.... I cant imagine that out of all the people that applied and took the exam, couldnt of been denied because they didnt have the money... =\

huh? What Im saying is ... they accept anyone..regardless of pre req's

huh?? What I am saying is they really dont care who gets in..they dont look at pre req's or GPA... you take a simple entrance test... which means pretty much anyone with a GED and a clear back ground can get in... ... and its super expensive..as long as you have the loans to get in you should be good to go!