Re: National University San Diego Originally Posted by Cheshcat82 
Hi there
NU takes into consideration Microbiology, Anatomy, Physiology and Statistics for your prerequisite GPA. I don't know about you guys, but I took all of these classes (except statistics) at community college so it wasn't on the same scale that NU uses. The easiest way to figure out your weighted grade is by doing a search for a "Weighted GPA Calculator". There are tons of them online. Don't forget to include your lab units...
Micro Lecture = 4.5 units
Micro Lab = 1.5 units
Anatomy Lecture = 4.5 units
Anatomy Lab = 1.5 units
Physiology Lecture = 4.5 units
Physiology Lab = 1.5 units
Stats = 4.5 units
To do this by hand, multiply the units for each class by the grade you received. You know, "A" is worth 4 points, "B" is worth 3 points and so on. Add up the numbers for each of the prerequisite classes and divide by the total number of units. The total # of units is 22.5. It's the same for everybody
Hope that makes sense!
To be honest, after seeing this post, I have become depressed. I realized my pre-req grade is a lot lower than I somehow thought it would be. My overall gpa is 3.3 but my pre-req grade is 2.2 if I had done my calculations correctly. I did get a 87% on my Teas but this post has made me skeptical of my chances in getting accepted now.
PS. From what I remember from the pre-nursing forum, 30% was based on your pre-req grade, 20% was based on if you passed all the pre-req classes in one try with a C or better, 30% was the essay, and 20% was the teas, please correct me if I am wrong. And Please Cheer me up
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What got me on the TEAS was the physical science. Know your basic chemistry, physics and earth science.
I just got the Kaplan book yesterday too. Looks very thorough, but better to be over-prepared than under!! What cohort did you say you got accepted into? January 2010?? I hope I can get pushed up into that one! 
What cohort are you going for? Have you taken any steps to get into National yet?
I plan on submitting my app first week of Aug. then study for the TEAS exam too.
I am studying for the TEAS now. When did you take your first TEAS exam?
Good luck on your ILR class! Which cohort are you looking into getting in?
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