Getting into school with low GPA?

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Hello guys,

I am currently a nursing student, graduating in June 2015. For many reasons I won't get into here, my gpa is only a 3.0 right now. From here to June it can only go up to a 3.1 if I am lucky. My gpa was a 2.74 and bringing it up to where it is now has been hard but I did it.

Now here is my question, is it almost impossible for me to get into a CNM program in PA/NJ because of my low gpa? Is there anything that I can do that will help me to get in?

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Are you graduating with an associates or a bachelors? If an associates, you may be able to bring it up a little with your BSN. The problem is when you have that many credits, it becomes more difficult to bring up a GPA. I had 2 consecutive semesters that were all F's because I was in a bad marriage and then a divorce. I just quit going and didn't drop correctly. I was able to write a request to the dean of my college and ask for an academic reprieve. It is quite the process and you have to have a valid reason, but those F's no longer count towards my GPA. I have made all A's since with 2 B's and my GPA is a 3.9. I would hate to see what it would be with 10 F's. If your school has anything like that maybe you could go through that process. If not, there are schools that take GPA's around 3.0. The GPA is just a part of the package though. Your essays and experience count too. Do a search for low GPA and you will find numerous threads on the topic. Good luck.

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Many masters programs I looked into require you to take the GRE if your gpa is not up to their standards

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