Anyone get into an NP program with the minimum GPA?

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So, my GPA is pretty low after being an idiot my first few years of college. I have the minimum and my grades have improved dramatically. I'm planning on raising my grade as much as possible before I apply. I have close to 2 years, so ample time. So, again did anyone have just the mins when they applied? Thanks :up:

Try. It will never hurt.

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I get confused about the GPA thing. I am applying to Georgetown for FNP, but they said they look at the "science" gpa, the overall gpa, and the BSN gpa...well my overall is 3.4, my BSN is 3.6, and I'm not sure of my sciences but I'd guess it was at least a 3.0. I'm currently finishing my capstone course and i'm hoping of course for an A which i'm sure will bring up the GPA slightly as well. I'm just hoping that's enough to get me in as it's a competitive program.

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I have 5 years experience as an RN, and received my BSN from UT Arlington last year. I didnt do as well in the BSN program because of a lot of personal problems at the time as well as not doing my best. And at the time I wasnt interested in furthering my education until recently.

UT Arlington has had an FNP program on campus, but has recently started an all online FNP program back in February. I have talked with the enrollment specialist who gave me a ton of information. There are 8 start dates a year, and have same basic requirements as other schools (3.0 last 60 hours of BSN, C in stats, 1 year as an RN). She also reported to me that they are accepting a lot of the students who went through their BSN program. So maybe start with the school where you got your BSN...

Another thing I can say for UTA is that apparantly they are not as selective as other schools. Maybe its because they recognize the need for NPs today, I do not know. I spoke with the assistant to the director of the program, who relayed to me that by August there will be no cap on how many are selected for the program, and they will also admit everyone who meets the qualifications. JACKPOT!! And no GRE if under a 3.0, but they will still consider you..

I also spoke with the director at UT El Paso, and she stated to me they also take into consideration where you would be practicing. I live in a "rural area" (West Texas) and she told me that she accepts a lof of students from here because of the demand here for NPs.

So not all hope is lost. A year ago, I thought there wasnt a chance in hell I could get into a NP program. I am not a straight A student, but I know I can get through these courses. I am a hands on learner, so I am excited with the clinical components of the program.

Just an FYI. I was very happy with the program at UTA. Its a little expensive but comnparable to other schools

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I had a overall 3.15 GPA when I applied, I had taken some graduate level classes (like Patho, Pharm, Roles/development, Leadership) got all A's and that really helped my chances of getting in to the program. I also took the GRE that was mandatory for me, the GRE isn't that bad. Some schools will let you take the MAT, its shorter, fast and alot of trivia like test questions (from what I've heard).

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I know this post is old. And, I am unable to receive PMs. But, could you possibly tell me which schools you know of that only look at your last 60 hours? I know George Mason does...Thanks!

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There are schools that take lower GPA just takes time to find them

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Jewe said:
There are schools that take lower GPA just takes time to find them

And they kinda do us all a disservice.

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Their online FNP program is only for Texas residents. SMH I just graduated from there in December with my BSN and pulled through with a 2.92. They will not let me retake any courses and will not let me take any other online classes to pull up my GPA.

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PA_RN87 said:
Just curious how everyone is classifying their gpa as "awful" or "pretty low?" Those terms are relative, and what's "awful" to one person may be "okay" to another. I graduated with a 3.2 with my BSN, and I also have another bachelor's degree in Biology with a final GPA of 3.2. I don't feel those are terrible, but they're not exactly competitive either. I'd like to think that having 2 BS degrees would help compensate for the less competitive GPAs, but I'm not counting on that either. So I, too, am curious how many people are accepted into NP programs with "less than perfect" GPAs?

When my son's mother applied for Wright States's Acute FNP program she had a science GPA 3.3 and she said in her interview all they talked about was how bad her science GPA was. Which was weird because they had her transcripts before allowing her to move the interview level. She was not accepted

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sMoLsNurse said:
Well, before I got my LPN I had a 1.7, which is awful. I got a 3.4 in my PN program, took a few courses and raised my gpa to a 2.5. I am currently going for my ASN and I have a 2.6. I'm trying to raise it as much as possible, but I'm pretty nervous.

Some programs require a 3.0 overall and they look at your last 60 credit hours. However, you may need an awesome resume before applying for NP school. The more time and "experience" you can put between the bad marks the better it will look for you. You may be accepted on contingent basis till you have a graduate GPA.

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dont ever listen to people who tell you to give up! try harder!

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Hi,

I want to give you some hope, because I also went on this site, feeling terrified, and heartbroken. So rude, telling people to find another profession when they have a less than perfect GPA. Nothing would deter me, so I applied to a program anyway, with my 2.67 GPA. I got into an NP program (not an online one, either) in the Spring semester, with two years experience in my field. They said the essay was the most important part: prove that you are smart with your essay. Maybe they just had an extra spot to fill! That's life, people. Sometimes you get another opportunity to be the good student that you wanted to be before, now that you're older and wiser. Don't give up, by any means, and at least apply!

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