2.5 GPA and Desire to go for FNP

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Hello everyone,

I am super shameful to say that my GPA is 2.5. I had some challenges during my undergraduate program. Attempts were made to retake some classes for a better grade, but I was advised that, it will not make any difference.

However, I do have a great career background.

Most schools would not even look at my application let alone talk of considering me as an applicant. With the way things are going in nursing world I need to get more education.

With low GPA, I passed NCLEX and doing well at work.

I had nerves to try Georgetown university. lol (face covered). Their video interview process was not for me. I was told to prep for one thing, but to my surprise, I had to pick random numbers that are attached to questions. This threw me off. I was not accepted.

MY QUESTION: Any suggestions on good schools that will work with someone like me?

Thanks and God bless everyone in advance!!!

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My advice is to take some more course work to get your GPA up.

Any school that will accept you with a 2.5 is not a good school in my opinion.

Also, you're not a FNP, so your username should not say you are an FNP..

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Thanks for the feedback. I have tried that and I was told that it will not improve my GPA.

I am not a FNP. I did that in faith, I see it could be misleading. Attempts were made to make the changes, however it was not successful, so I sent a message to HelpDesk for help.

Thanks :)

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Thanks for the feedback. I have tried that and I was told that it will not improve my GPA.

I am not a FNP. I did that in faith, I see it could be misleading. Attempts were made to make the changes, however it was not successful, so I sent a message to HelpDesk for help.

Thanks :)

What was the reasoning behind this advice? If you take more coursework, the additional As (hopefully) add to your cumulative GPA, thus raising it.

Is this 2.5 only for the pre-reqs?

I had a rough semester 10 years ago. My GPA tanked because I didn't withdraw from my courses, so I got all Fs for those classes. I ended up going and getting an AA, then a bachelors, and I've just now completed an LPN-RN program. I did very well in all of the subsequent classes and now my GPA is up to a 3.7. It is definitely possible to raise your GPA with additional coursework.

I can, however see an issue if this 2.5 is just for the pre-reqs for the FNP programs you're looking at. I'm not sure how to proceed if that's the issue.

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Specializes in Critical care.

Don't quote me on this, but I think I have seen suggestions (maybe on here or on school's websites) that taking graduate level course work before being accepted into a program can help sometimes. Taking hard grad level courses- such as statistics, advance pathophysiology, etc. to prove you can be successful. I would call and email schools you are interested in before doing this to see if that is acceptable.

I'm no expert on this, but I also think you need to try a school that is reputable but not as selective as Georgetown. I imagine Georgetown gets a lot of applicants and can therefore be very choosey.

Good luck and please check with each school as admission requirements can vary greatly.

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Specializes in Critical care.
What was the reasoning behind this advice? If you take more coursework, the additional As (hopefully) add to your cumulative GPA, thus raising it.

Is this 2.5 only for the pre-reqs?

I had a rough semester 10 years ago. My GPA tanked because I didn't withdraw from my courses, so I got all Fs for those classes. I ended up going and getting an AA, then a bachelors, and I've just now completed an LPN-RN program. I did very well in all of the subsequent classes and now my GPA is up to a 3.7. It is definitely possible to raise your GPA with additional coursework.

I can, however see an issue if this 2.5 is just for the pre-reqs for the FNP programs you're looking at. I'm not sure how to proceed if that's the issue.

I think some schools allow it and some schools do not count extra classes after a degree has been completed and a person has graduated.

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I think some schools allow it and some schools do not count extra classes after a degree has been completed and a person has graduated.

I have also read that schools do not recalculate the GPA or add classes after the degree has been granted. This is pretty universal. Any repetition of courses should take place before the degree is awarded.

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I have also read that schools do not recalculate the GPA or add classes after the degree has been granted. This is pretty universal. Any repetition of courses should take place before the degree is awarded.

Ahh, that makes more sense.

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@ Scottishtape, LPNThanks for the feedback. 2.5 with nursing classes.

It's not possible to retake nursing classes. My nursing classes were taken at a private school. Attending a private school (legit) will wipe me off financially.

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@ Scottishtape, LPNThanks for the feedback. 2.5 with nursing classes.

It's not possible to retake nursing classes. My nursing classes were taken at a private school. Attending a private school (legit) will wipe me off financially.

Yeah, I can see why you're stuck now.

Sorry, lady. I wish I had an answer. Good luck!

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@ AceOfHearts

Thanks for the feedback. You are correct it will not improve the GPA since the degree has been awarded.

I discussed my GPA with the application counselor at GT, I was told that GPA is not always the major factor. Hence, my decision to apply. My MBA GPA is 3.7.

I think Simmon has a class that students with low GPA can take before they start the actual program. Also read it somewhere that students with low GPA are put on probation for the first semester.

I want to attend a legit school for FNP.

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Specializes in Med-Surg, NICU.

Slay the GRE, get great letters of recommendation and kick ass on your essays. I'm sure you can and will get accepted to an FNP school.

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