Do I have a good chance?

Shorty11, BSN, RN · Jun 27, 2013

I attend a traditional BSN program at a public university in Texas. I got into my program with a 3.28 (I think anyways. I am about to start my senior year so its been awhile, but I remember it was slightly above a 3.25). As long as you make good grades this next semester (mainly A's and maybe a B or two), if your school is anything like mine, you have a good chance. So many people propose this question on allnurses, and honestly it is really hard to say how it will turn out for you. Most schools have a 3.0 minimum, but at some schools those who actually get accepted have closer to a 4.0. And at super competitive programs, sometimes those with a 3.9/4.0 are wait listed. Other schools, like mine, as long as you had a 3.25 or better and mainly A's ad B's in your sciences, you pretty much got in. If you have the opportunity to, I would ask some people who are already in the program, and see what their GPA was like to get a better comparison. Best of luck!

LoriRNCM, ADN, ASN, RN · Jun 27, 2013

Don't forget you have many factors that the nursing board at your school reviews in your application packet. Your TEAS scores, your volunteer service, letters of recommendation.

__patiently_waiting · Jun 27, 2013

You have great stats! I think you have a chance (you also have to consider the factors posted above). Typically GPA's over 3.5 are considered competitive but I guess it depends on the school you apply to (at my school I would say a 3.7ish and a good HESI score, etc.). Good luck. I hope you get in!