I'm going to be applying to accelerated nursing programs (in NY) this fall, but I'm worried I won't be able to find a program that accepts me. Most of them require a 3.0 cumulative GPA and mine is only a 2.86. However, I have a good GPA for the prerequisite courses (though I have some courses left to take). I've also volunteered at a hospital and have over 400 hours and I am very involved on campus. I was wondering if there's still a chance for me and where it would be best for me to apply.
Hi CeceStar5Congrads... I was searching accelerated nursing program because I have a bachelors, my gpa is 2.99. Schools r adamant about about a 3.0 gpa. I was thinking about the lpn then the rn route. Most of the pre req I have because I have my ba in biology.. Thank you in advance but I was wondering is that school in ny or the northeast region if so can I please have the info..
I graduated with a 3.0 in my Bachelor's and got B's on my pre-reqs. I was just accepted to Touro College in Brooklyn. They will be transitioning from ADN to BSN this summer. I would recommend applying there. The staff is very nice and will respond to you quickly.
Hi Congrats! I was wondering how you liked the program?? My GPA is a 2.9 and I am also applying to Remington for the Summer 2015. Did you have previous health experience on your application? I am very scared I won't get in but your post gives me hope! :)
I am in the same boothe. I applied to around 4 accelerated programs and was denied. Even the ones that would consider GPAs under 3.0. I even tried AAS Programs and I am on a waiting list for one. I am so desperate to start in Fall that I am considering LPN schools at this time. Only the ones that are considering taking my transfer credits
hi, can you please tell us what you finally decided to do? i know it is late but a sister need your help. thank you
I graduated with a 3.0 in my Bachelor's and got B's on my pre-reqs. I was just accepted to Touro College in Brooklyn. They will be transitioning from ADN to BSN this summer. I would recommend applying there. The staff is very nice and will respond to you quickly.
hi, how do you like the program? i when for my undergrad at tour NY.
I am in an ABSN program- Virginia- 7 point grading scale.
# of applicants accepted: was 30 now they may take 35
- current cohort size:18
TIPS:
- connect with the right Admissions counselor and communicate often
- present your transcripts visually if you have a low gpa from your first degree.
- ex. Make a separate sheet with a box and input all their prereques and your grades earned and that gpa to show the admissions panel you can do this!
- write a personal statement why you want to be an RN and why at their school. Let them know what you want to contribute to nursing long term.
- Let them see maybe why you had a low gpa and why it will be different this time if accepted
- what have you done professionally?
- always include letters of recommendation
- I was nationally recognized in my work prior at the hospital I worked at, show that off! Be proud of your accomplishments, volunteer work with animals, churches etc.
- express you are cultured somehow. Express your travels somehow. Schools want diverse cohorts.
About Me:
- Undergrad gpa - crap (under 2.5) but I went to a top university in the country. (A baby Ivy League school) I had a traumatic death of a parent and I lost it for a while. Glad I even graduated.
- had letters of recommendation from directors and higher ups from my prior hospital I held a leadership position at for 5 years after graduating from my first undergrad in 08'
- I was wait listed originally in my ABSN program!!! But I got a seat! Yes you can do this!!!
- currently, I hold a cumulative GPA that meets the Sigma Theta Tau nursing honor society so if you think you can't you CAN and WILL. Don't give up if its your dream!
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Hi CeceStar5Congrads... I was searching accelerated nursing program because I have a bachelors, my gpa is 2.99. Schools r adamant about about a 3.0 gpa. I was thinking about the lpn then the rn route. Most of the pre req I have because I have my ba in biology.. Thank you in advance but I was wondering is that school in ny or the northeast region if so can I please have the info..