Hey guys :)
Alright - I am currently a freshman at Del Tech community college. Next year, I am transferring to Salisbury University in Maryland. Salisbury accepts student into the nursing program their junior year (thats when clinicals begin). Anyway, I'm transferring there as a sophomote next year and applying to the program - I know that it would make most sense for me to transfer there my junior year, that way I would only go there if I definitely got accepted to the nursing program - but my family is going through a really hard time right now, and honestly I don't think I will have a home here in Delaware next year, so my Dad and I decided me transfering to Salisbury this August is the best choice for me - just wanted to give you guys background information on why I'm transfering and all that :)
Anyways - here it goes. I am doing well in school, but I'm constantly worrying about not making it in their nursing program. So I wanted to but my GPA up here and ask for your opinions.
SUMMER 2010 -
1. General Psychology - 3 credits - B
(* I got a B in this course and KNOW I could get an A. I missed the A by one point. do you think I should re-take it to boost my GPA?)
FALL 2010 -
2. English Composistion - 3 credits - A
3. A&P 1 - 5 credits - B
4. Essentials of College Math - 4 credits - C
( * I know a C is not good at all! So I decided to re-take this course in the spring to go for a higher grade)
SPRING 2011 -
5. A&P2 - 5 credits - B
6. Nutrition - 3 credits - A
7. U.S. History Post Civil War -3 credits - A
8. Human Developmental Psychology -3 credits - A
9. Essentials of College Math - 4 credits - RE-Take ... still a C 
( * I'm so angry with this class! I am retaking it this semester to get a higher grade and I really just don't think it is going to happen. It is so frustrating and I feel like I wasted my time re-taking for most likely, the same grade)
- I know spring semester isn't over yet - but I know for sure I will get the above grades in all my classes. Math is the only one I am questioning: I know I will atleast get a C, possibly a B, but most likely not
SUMMER 2011 -
10. Statistics - 3 credits - A
11. Sociology - 3 credits - A
- This semester obviously hasn't started yet, haha; but I am expecting an A in both of those courses. I am taking statistics at Rio Salado (online) and it is apparently very easy and all open book exams, so I should be fine for that course.
- Sociology is apparently an easy course, I will study hard and I am confident I can get the A.
So here are my questions!
Where do you guys think I stand right now? Do you think I have a good shot getting in? That C in Math worries me so much ;(
Do you think I should re-take psychology for an A? or do you think it would look bad to re-take it? I just know that I can get the A in that course. General Psych is a simple course, and I know I can re-take it for an A.
Next year at Salisbury I have to take the following courses: Chem 1, Micro, Chem 2, Patho.
Chem 1 and Micro are in the Fall (I apply for the program right before finishing the Fall semester)
Chem 2 and Patho are in the Spring (because they are in the Spring, and I find out if I am accepted to the program before I start these courses - I am not even sure if the nursing dept will look at these courses or how that works)
- - - - - I am sorry for typing a novel! I just really want an opinion! None of my friends seem to understand how important GPA's are for nursing. They are all business, criminal justice, etc majors and GPA isnt as important for them. So I thought I'd try asking on here.
Thanks for your help guys, I really appreciate and feedback/advice you can give :)
Goodluck everyone! 
:redbeathe 
on eagles wings, ASN, RN
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I like stats, and i hardly passed college algebra with a B. alg is evilllll. stats is kinda cool.
anyway, yes rec'd letters are great... btw make copies of them in case you don't get accepted to this school, so that you can use them for future schools/programs. i actually used them to get a job... lol
essays are always good. mostly about your career goals and why should we accept you into our program etc etc. the essay will be like a preview of coming attractions if you get called into an interview
good luck :)