I am posting for my gf who has a 2.74 GPA and a BA as well as a BS (did dual degrees, over 200 units). She wants to go into nursing, are there any options for her? She was taking over 20 units every qtr during undergrad completing both degrees, so her grades were not that great. She is finishing up pre-reqs now and is getting straight As (but with so many units already, there won't be as much upward GPA mobility).
I'm not too familiar with programs, but I have noticed that it is very competitive out there in nursing. I doubt nursing schools look much into Extracurricular activities in addition to GPA , but her research work as an undergrad might get published..
I am in the same boat. Graduated with a BA in Psychology just under a 3.0 and hoping to get into nursing school. What I did is I decided on a community college due to cost and petitioned to retaked the classes I had not done well in. I got approved (my argument being that I had taken these classes about 3-4 years ago, so I would need a refresher before applying, anyway) and am taking the pre-reqs for the nursing program now. I am happy to report I am getting all A's in my classes and hope to do well on my entrance exam so that, when I apply, I have a good chance of getting it. But, every school is different. My school looks only at the pre-reqs for GPA while others may look at cumulative GPA in their decision. Good luck to your gf, she has a nice bf to try and find out info for her!
bluenyellow
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Hey! I was just wondering what you ended up doing after graduation? if you dont mind sharing :)
I'm pretty much in the same boat (graduating this spring with low gpa, but hoping to switch gears and get into nursing school)...