Chance of getting accepted at Wayne State university accelerated bsn program

IndyElmer · Jul 25, 2011

I can't comment on the specific programs you mentioned, but the programs with which I am most familiar typically have a "minimum GPA" of 2.7 to APPLY but often have a "lowest--average-GPA-accepted-into-the-program" of 3.8 or 3.9

I think you'd have to talk to each program specifically to find out how likely they are to accept a lower GPA. Some schools give a lot of weight to interviews, essays and even entrance exams.

Alibrahimi · Jul 25, 2011

Nursing programs here are very competitive, so even if you meet the minimum requirement there will be many applicants. You will have to go thru the selection process. The good news though:

Your gpa may be irrelevant as not all courses will be transffered or taken in the gpa count. So first thing is to get details on the entrance process and required prereqs for the wayne program.

nrsstudent2010 · Jul 25, 2011

I know a lot of schools want a 3.0 or a 3.2 just to be apply to apply to the program, some a 2.7. But a lot of schools do GPA, goal statement, interview etc. when taking into account applicants rather than programs that look at only gpa. I would do research and know which schools do what. I go to Oakland University, they require a 3.2, but only in the 5 classes needed as pre-reqs for the program, so most of your undergrad grades don't even count.

Good luck!

Nplusj · Aug 1, 2011

You can still get admitted to wayne state regardless of your overall gpa. I was just admitted to the cd2 for this fall 2011 with a 2.9 overall gpa in biological sciences. Mind you that I got my degree from there and my pre-req gpa was 3.8 with all of those classes done at wayne state as well with no repeats. So if you are going to apply there make sure you take your pre-reqs there with no repeats.

megdalin · Aug 23, 2011

I was admitted to the CD2 program at Wayne State for Fall 2011 and I was turned down by every other program I applied to (Michigan State, UDM, NCMC, Eastern). My Overall GPA was a 3.0 in a completely unrelated degree (dual degree in Criminal Justice and Psychology). However my prerequisite GPA was a 3.8 with no repeats - but I did not take any of the courses at Wayne. With my application I submitted (though it was not required) a copy of my resume and an essay. Wayne State does an interview process and I was sure that if I could just get a chance to speak with them in person, I could prove that I would be successful in the program.

I can say that I couldn't be happier that it is Wayne I am going to. The fact that they take the time to conduct interviews, and not just base everything off of paper, shows how concerned they are with getting the best possible candidates for their program. Too many schools base their admissions solely on what someone looks like on paper - which is, in my opinion, lazy and irresponsible for a nursing program.

I was like you in that I was applying to several schools. The process was overwhelming - trying to figure out which courses you needed where and which were worth investing in. But stay with it. Good luck to you!

labwork · Mar 21, 2012

Hi Megdalin! I couldn't agree more with you regarding the need for an interview process. How are you liking the program?