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Hello everyone,

I went to advisement today to go over my classes for Spring '14 and talk about a few things with my advisor. We talked about me applying to the program in February. I asked her what the average GPA for acceptance was for the class that recently started (accepted for Fall '13), and the average was 3.86. It was 3.8 when I started my freshman year-I'm now a sophomore.

Basically it seems like it's getting more competitive each semester. As of now I have a 3.74 GPA, will be 3.8 when I apply if I get all A's this semester (which is looking good right now). I also made a 95 on the HESI.

Since there's nothing more I can do to boost my GPA past 3.8 before I apply, my question is, do you guys think my application would be more competitive if I improved my HESI score? I made a good score the first time but I'm willing to re-take if it could increase my chances of getting accepted.

Any input would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.

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Specializes in Neonatal Nurse Practitioner.

Remember that that is an average. They had to accept lower grades than that to get 3.86 in the middle (Unless they only accepted students with 3.86, which seems doubtful). You have great stats. Write a killer essay and volunteer your butt off. Good luck!!

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Specializes in Psychiatry.

Hey, I remember you from the Ga thread. I have a friend who just started the nursing program at Southern. She got in with a 3.5. So I wouldn't worry at all. Just try to stand out in the essay or whatever else they might require. I wouldn't retake the HESI, your score is already way above average. Just relax and have faith!

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Miiki SN: That's true. The reason I ask is because they only focus on GPA, HESI, and the essay. We don't need volunteer work (I'm still volunteering), letters of recommendation, or anything.

meeep: Yes, that was me! That's good to hear. I still have hope. Lol. Perhaps if I don't make all A's this semester I will retake the HESI, other than that I probably will leave my score as is because you're right, it is above average.

Thanks for responding guys, now my primary focus will be on the essay.

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Specializes in Psychiatry.

Just write a spectacular essay and you'll be good!

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