Did I Mess Up?

[USANursingstudent]

This is my second semester as a part time college student, and so far I am in good academic standing. I finished last semester with a 4.0, and this semester is going well.

However, because of circumstances in life it became necessary to drop sociology, or risk a drop in my GPA. I decided to drop the class, and take a W on my record.

I am concerned that the W will effect my chances of being accepted into the nursing program. Should I be concerned about the W, or the fact that I am going part-time?

Or should I persevere, and just concentrate on my GPA, regardless of how many classes I am taking (or that W)?

A very nervous Chris

[GodsSon128]

don't worry about it..I have 6 w's

[Feistn]

I dropped an advanced ASL course. I'm hoping that the nursing admissions board will not take that into consideration because frankly, it's an interpreter level class. But I've asked around, and lots of people think that as long as it doesn't look like a pattern, you should be okay. Check with the individual programs you're applying to; some will want a detailed explanation as to why, and some will not care.

[Thujone]

You don't need to worry at all. The greater percentage of students have withdrew or even failed courses, and still got into their program of choice. One withdraw is nothing to worry about, so relax! Just retake the class next semester or when you feel it's the right time to, and your problems will be solved. Also, don't worry too much if your GPA drops below 4.0, just keep it above 3.3 (prefferebly 3.5.)

[mmc51264, BSN, MSN, RN]

When I had a summer course cancelled, it showed up a "W" on my transcript. Don't worry

[Exhaustipated, ADN, BSN]

No need to worry over your part-time status, either. I was advised to drop to part-time while taking my sciences -- this semester I'm taking 7 credit hours (A&P I, A&P I Lab, ENGL 1102). As long as you complete your pre-reqs, I don't think they care how long it took you (except for the sciences -- I think most schools require that you've taken them in the last 5 years).

[lutefisk]

Pretty much echoing everyone's above statements. I wouldn't worry so long as you go back and complete your pre-reqs at some point and have your sciences (such as A&P 1/2) within 5 years of you starting a program if that particular one requires it.

haha I had to withdraw from one class on my very first semester and was convinced that would be the end to everything. But then I retook it that summer and passed it just fine.