2.5 GPA for BA in English

[reformedlibrarian]

I recieved my BA in English in 2005. I graduated with a 2.5.

I am planning on taking Science courses through a local community college and transferring to a BSN program once I have met the pre-recs.

My long term goal is to obtain my CRNA.

My question is ... to what extent will my 2.5 BA in English influence my chances at getting into a CRNA program?

Frustratingly, the 2.5 is not from a lack of aptitude, but rather a lack of focus.

If my BSN is significantly higher (3.8), and I have a strong GRE score, do I still have a shot at getting into a good graduate program?

Thanks!

christine

[illbill02]

I am in a similar situation. I tend to think that it wouldn't be a big deal. In my opinion messing up early in your life and then being able to turn it around later in your life once you are motivated and focused is almost something to applaud rather than to be detrimental and i think that admissions committees would see it this way also, so.....i say go for it, it seems unfair that one period in your academic career must haunt your education for the rest of your life.:yldhdbng:

[Jo Dirt]

I'm sure they see this time and again and it is not uncommon for students to mature and do a lot better in their studies later in life.

[squrrldog]

I graduated with a 2.9 GPA with Business Admin, went on to get my BS in Nursing and graduated with a 3.7. I am currently fixing to start at UAB in the fall, so the 2.9 GPA did not effect me. In fact they did not care about my other degree, it was not even mentioned in the interview. If this is what you want to do, work hard and you will make it. Good luck

[jlaineCCRN]

reformedlibarian

what u wish to accquire is very much in ur reach. I finished my ADN with a 2.7. After two years of working I then obtained my BSN with a 4.0. My total average was 3.3. My last 60hrs was a 3.9. I start CRNA school in Aug. 08. If I can then so can u. Good luck

[CCRN-CMC-CSC]

They primarily looked at my past 60 hours (thank goodness!) - because I spent my two years of college partying and having a good time. I brought it up before they even had a chance to ask in the interview and told them frankly that I had been immature but I had grown up - as evidenced by the drastic change in my grades when I changed my major to nursing. (I was originally pre-vet)

[loveanesthesia]

The Graduate College at the University where the Nurse Anesthesia program is located will have a minimum undergraduate GPA requirement. The Nurse Anesthesia program probably doesn't have too much say about the minimum, so if you don't meet that it could be a problem. There usually is 'probationary status' that the program can get you admitted under if they really want too. Getting great grades now, especially in the sciences, is important to give yourself the most options.