CLEP Question

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Hi everyone!

I have a question about the CLEP exam and nursing school. So I already have a degree from Wayne State University. I am applying to the second degree nursing program. I have all of the pre-reqs completed to include the sciences. Here's the hook: I dropped both biology (micro and A&P) classes in 2005 (due to work/family issues) and retook the classes the following semester. I got a C in one class and a C+ in the other. I took the classes at a community college and got C's again (which I don't get. I love science and understand it) in both classes. I have A's and B's in my other pre-reqs. Those withdrawals are really bugging me!

Would it benefit me to take the science CLEP and submit that with my application? I just want the nursing school to understand that I'm making an effort and show that I'm competent in the science classes. I don't think taking the class again for a higher grade will do any good as I already have 2 withdrawals and took the classes over again. Any suggestions?

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Specializes in ICU.

CLEP testing will probably only help you if the school you are applying to will accept it for credit. Otherwise I would suggest retaking the sciences again and utilizing any available resources (tutoring, supplemental instruction etc.) A lot of programs require a higher science GPA than in other subjects. Good luck!

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.

Welcome! Your thread was moved to the Pre-Nursing Student forum to amass more replies. Good luck to you.

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Thank you! My school does accept the CLEP testing but I'm not sure if they would take precedence over the other courses that I previously took. I hope so!

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Specializes in Oncology, OCN.

Depends on the school you are applying to. I'd suggest inquiring with the schools admissions department and see what they look at. The schools I'm personally looking at look at ALL the classes you've taken at every college you've attended. If you've repeated classes then average the grades you earned. One of the schools discourages repeating with the exception of science classes you completed past their accepted time frame (5 years at one school, 10 years at the other for me). Then I've seen other people talk about schools only caring about the highest grade you got in the class.

So yeah... figure out what the schools you are applying to look at and go from there.

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