High TEAS test scores, low GPA

[nurse2bnat94]

I'm pretty nervous about my scores. I have a high TEAS Test score and a low GPA.

Here's my TEAS score:

Individual Score: 90.7%

National Mean: 64.3%

National PR: 99

Reading: 90.5%

Math: 90.0%

Science: 91.7%

English: 93.3%

Level: Exemplary

My Total GPA:

3.362

I am applying to the traditional BSN program at University of Maryland School of Nursing in Baltimore. Seeing how even people with 3.5's or higher getting waitlisted is making me feel very discouraged. Please, any support, constructive criticism, and honest input is welcomed. I could use the help and support.

[TheCommuter, BSN, RN]

Welcome!

My advice is to place your eggs in multiple baskets...i.e., apply to at least five different nursing programs and be willing to commute if possible.

[nurse2bnat94]

I'm planning to do that next admissions period since I did not have enough time to apply to more programs (due to some personal issues). By the way, how are my scores? Are they okay to you?

[TheCommuter, BSN, RN]

I'm planning to do that next admissions period since I did not have enough time to apply to more programs (due to some personal issues). By the way, how are my scores? Are they okay to you?

Your test scores are excellent.

[nurse2bnat94]

Thank you, but I need honest input on my GPA. My college says the minimum requirement is a 3.0 (but competition is based on higher scores sent in by students). Would this realistically be enough to get my foot through the door?

[TheCommuter, BSN, RN]

Thank you, but I need honest input on my GPA. My college says the minimum requirement is a 3.0 (but competition is based on higher scores sent in by students). Would this realistically be enough to get my foot through the door?

We moved your thread to our Pre-Nursing forum where others will be more likely to offer feedback regarding your grades and test scores. Good luck to you.

[nurse2bnat94]

Thank you!

[sailornurse]

I taught for 10 years in a BSN program where the minimum GPA is a 3.0 however the majority of the time everyone in the cohort all 48 had 3.5's and about most of them had 3.7's or so unfortunately with your 3.0 or 3.4 that you have it may be difficult in some places in some parts of the country to get in but it does depend on the rest of the people applying good luck! higher GPAs

[nurse2bnat94]

What would be your advice to me to be an appealing candidate for nursing schools? I obviously don't have that high of a GPA but I would like advice (any) that shows me there is still a chance for people like me.

[BBboy]

What would be your advice to me to be an appealing candidate for nursing schools? I obviously don't have that high of a GPA but I would like advice (any) that shows me there is still a chance for people like me.

Retake classes simple as that...if you don't have a compettiive GPA, take a class to raise it

[Zyprexa_Ho]

Have you considered community colleges? Some are more competitive than BSN programs, but for example my program has a average accepted applicant GPA of 3.8 during the fall and like 3.3 or 3.4 for spring admission. You would finish a year early, save a crap ton of money, and start making money and gaining experience earlier.

[Kuriin, BSN, RN]

Your GPA may be overlooked depending on your personal statement as well as your volunteer history.