Do I stand a chance?

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Hello, I am applying to grad school to get my DNP in acute care pediatrics. Do I stand a chance getting accepted?

I graduated in April with my Bachelors of Science in Biology, and entered an accelerated BSN program that I am halfway through now. My undergrad GPA was 3.4 and it is about the same now. My GRE scores are as follows: v152, q157, analytical 4.0. I want to go right into grad school....

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With those numbers, you would be an average candidate. You need something to set yourself apart. Admissions is getting more and more competitive. Going straight through without taking a break means you'll be competing with people who have years of experience as an RN. Unless you've been volunteering in a clinical setting for at least a year, I don't think you should apply just yet.

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Thank you so much for your advice!

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