C in pre-req class is that entirely bad????!!

MommaTy · May 4, 2013

At my school thatd be considered a C plus average. Op it depends on where your applying. Lottery, point based, etc. some look at science gpa predominately, others commulative, others just prereq gpa. Just make sure you don't get any more Cs. Dont give up. Im freaking out cause i might end up with a C in physiology. My school is point based and highly competitive. I'm trying to rack up as many points as possible. Ugh i just wanna be a RN and i refuse to give up!

I don't know how that is possible based on a 4.0 scale. A 3.0 is a B. What scale does your school go off of? I don't have any Cs. 1 A, 1 A-, some Bs and some B-s.

2016hun · May 5, 2013

It depends on the school and competitiveness. I am in Texas and I have a 3.4 and busting my rear end to bring it up, because 3.4 is below par for acceptance into nursing school here. I made a few C's about 15 years ago that are coming back to haunt me!

They say its very competitive, but here a 3.4 would be really good being that the minimum GPA required is a 2.5.

2016hun · May 5, 2013

NO, it's not bad. Last semester I got a C in College Algebra & a B in PE, this semester a B in history .. I still have a pretty good GPA & another whole semester before I apply to nursing school (including summer). A C doesn't make it impossible, but you should try to do a little better (that's what I keep telling myself). Good Luck!

Thank you, that's what I've been telling myself. Its time to get on the grind and do my very best to stay there sill graduation!

Trenata · May 5, 2013

Unfortunately, they don't base admittance on the minimum GPA - it will depend on the cohort of students and their GPAs, entrance exam scores and other considerations for the program. That is what they will take a look at and most people will have above what is considered the minimum GPA in a competitive program. That is what I am struggling with!!! I think the average GPA accepted in nursing programs around here is 3.7 and above, but the minimum GPA is 2.5 to even be considered!

So, what I would do is find out the statistics for those being accepted into the programs you are considering and then figure out what you need to do to match those statistics!

__patiently_waiting · May 5, 2013

Unfortunately, they don't base admittance on the minimum GPA - it will depend on the cohort of students and their GPAs, entrance exam scores and other considerations for the program. That is what they will take a look at and most people will have above what is considered the minimum GPA in a competitive program. That is what I am struggling with!!! I think the average GPA accepted in nursing programs around here is 3.7 and above, but the minimum GPA is 2.5 to even be considered!
So, what I would do is find out the statistics for those being accepted into the programs you are considering and then figure out what you need to do to match those statistics!

Exactly! At my school the average GPA accepted was a 3.8 last year, but the minimum to be considered is a 3.0.

kaydensmom01 · May 5, 2013

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kaydensmom01 · May 5, 2013

They say its very competitive, but here a 3.4 would be really good being that the minimum GPA required is a 2.5.

At my school the miniumum gpa accepted is a 2.5 but there were 350 applicants and 80 spots so everyone accepted had a 3.75 and above.

monica842 · May 5, 2013

I know I was just saying what passing is. My GPA is 2.97 (B-) and I was accepted to the RN program. 350 people apply yearly and I was selected :) I never had a anything lower than a B-.[/quote']
Oh, congrats! :)

BeenThereDoneThat74, MSN, RN · May 5, 2013

It all depends on the school, the semester, and who else is applying with you (or against you).

Most schools will look at the pre-requisites first (sciences that are applicable to nursing), psych, etc. if those are above the minimum garage, that's a good start. Then they will look at the overall. If your three C's are sprinkled throughout, then it might not look too good for you.

BUT: none of that will matter if every other applicant has no C's on their transcript. On paper, they look better.

AND: if others are in the same boat as you, they will look more closely at each grade, and see where your strengths and weaknesses are. Also, I'm guessing there is an admission exam. If you score really well on that, the C's will hold less weight.

2016hun · May 5, 2013

It all depends on the school, the semester, and who else is applying with you (or against you).
Most schools will look at the pre-requisites first (sciences that are applicable to nursing), psych, etc. if those are above the minimum garage, that's a good start. Then they will look at the overall. If your three C's are sprinkled throughout, then it might not look too good for you.
BUT: none of that will matter if every other applicant has no C's on their transcript. On paper, they look better.
AND: if others are in the same boat as you, they will look more closely at each grade, and see where your strengths and weaknesses are. Also, I'm guessing there is an admission exam. If you score really well on that, the C's will hold less weight.

I have taken my psych class already and I made a B in it. My first A&P class I made a C. So far those are the only classes that I have taken as far as Science classes goes.

mwilso2318 · May 6, 2013

I don't know how that is possible based on a 4.0 scale. A 3.0 is a B. What scale does your school go off of? I don't have any Cs. 1 A, 1 A-, some Bs and some B-s.

Oh Im not sure I just assumed. Yes 4.0 scale system.I say that because in order to apply to nursing program you have to have at least a 2.5, C average. It says that C- cant apply, 2.5 and below. So I assumed a 2.5 is like a solid C and up until 2.9 is C+ then 3.0-3.4 is B-, etc. How do you have a 2.9 with just A's and B's im so confused. If I get a C in this physio class, my science gpa will drop to a 2,9something. Im so freaking out right now and on all nurses when I need to be writing my physio paper. SMH.

Kvedaa · May 6, 2013

It depends on the program, the average admittance GPA (for all pre's and our previous bachelors) of my BSN program a 3.78 so that is an A- GPA. Rarely is someone accept with less than a 3.5 cumulative, and they require you to have a 3.0 to even apply. But a few other schools (ADN programs) required a 2.5 but I don't know anyone in this area who has been accepted with C's in there pre's.