Do schools look at cumulative gpa or science/math prereq gpa more?

jtboog2003 · Jul 12, 2012

For my school it was two separate things. You had to have at least a 3.0 overall cumulative GPA, and you also had to have a minimum 3.0 science GPA, You had to have a minimum B grade for each science per-req; not including Biology. If you are confused by what she meant you really should just ask again. Don't feel stupid for needing clarification, it's going to happen a lot in school. I would rather ask a thousand times and understand, than to not and be confused.

Just try and do as best as you can and see if you can pull your GPA up. Sciences can really either help or hinder you since they are 4 credits. So if you do well in them it can really help.

sealford · Jul 12, 2012

At my school, you have to have a minimum overall 2.7 gpa, but the average gpa for most people in the science/math classes is around a 3.9. Of course, that is just an average, but most places want you to have at least a 3.5 gpa in those respective classes. Other factors, like the nursing entrance exam, has a lot to do with getting accepted. At least, that is how it is at my school. The science and math courses count for 50%, the TEAS V counts for 25%, and other non-major prereqs count for the additional 25%.

Bobmo88 · Jul 13, 2012

It varies from school to school but the programs in my area tend to focus more on the pre-requisite GPA.

Camwill, ASN, BSN, MSN, DNP, LPN, APRN, NP · Jul 13, 2012

Yes in my school admission is based on gpa only. But that is what I wanted. There are schools in the area that go off a combination of things, like gpa, test, and medical experience. 3.7 is competitive here.