3.4 gpa-doomed?

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I have recently gone back to college to become an RN, and my previous school record wasn't the most stellar. :/ But my program itself (cytology) that I did previously, I rocked it...but because of the past prereqs which were not so hot, I'm only sitting at 3.4 gpa and have retaken all I have to able to....

Just curious if others have gone through the same, and am I likely looking at an uphill battle to get in?

Thanks!!!!!

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Actually no that is not the "only" logical reason. Do you honestly think that a course at CC is as hard as that at a prestigious private university?

Do you really believe that 100 & 200 level biology is that different..... anywhere? If "prestige" makes you feel better about paying more than you have to, I'm glad for your peace of mind, but I wouldn't make the same choice.

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Do you really believe that 100 & 200 level biology is that different..... anywhere? If "prestige" makes you feel better about paying more than you have to, I'm glad for your peace of mind, but I wouldn't make the same choice.

It has nothing to do with the cost but if a school has earned a reputation for being prestigious then don't try and knock that. Just say that's not the school for you. However, if you truly believe that a community college's biology course is just as hard as say Johns Hopkins then I completely disagree.

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That's a fine GPA. What really matters is how your TEAS/HESI score match up to your GPA.

Today, everyone has a 4.0 b/c they go to community colleges that are not challenging or cheating is rampant.

The Universities know this, that is why it is important they your test scores line up with your grades from class.

This is direct from the mouth of the person that interviewed me for my program.

Best of luck.

I take GREAT offense to this. I went (and still go) to a community college. All classes were challenging and I got into an ASN program.

Also FYI: Cheating is EVERYWHERE... not just in a community college.

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"Today, everyone has a 4.0 b/c they go to community colleges that are not challenging or cheating is rampant."

That's interesting. My community college courses were a heck of a lot more challenging than my university classes.

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I went to a prestigious private university, and I go to a CC now. I won't lie...the prestigious university was light years more difficult. HOWEVER. The basic material is the same and what matters is your grasp of and ability to apply it. My university liked to be intentionally tricky with exams and in the end, this was unhelpful because I ended up focusing more on unnecessary details instead of the big picture.

I am so happy I took my pre reqs at CC because the material is amazingly solid and it's straightforward. I remember it better than I would have if I took it at my private school...because they probably would have made it ridiculously tricky and convoluted for no (good) reason. Not saying CCs can't be tricky but speaking from my personal experience alone, there tends to be a difference. And anyways, tricky/harder does NOT mean better quality.

Additionally, I do not believe I'm any better than anyone else for having gone to this school. In fact...I applied to state schools alone rather than my undergraduate's nursing school because I know in the end, it doesn't really matter. Quality of education varies from place to place but I am certainly not going to pay 70k for a private BSN when I could go to my state school and pay 20k.

Anyway, sorry OP that wasn't what you were asking but I just wanted to get that in. lol.

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Isn't that kinda funny? I am at a community college and my micro professor also teaches at the state university. He said the exam he gave at that university, he also gave to us with no changes whatsoever. The university class average on that test? 68%. Now what about my class? The average was an 86%.

Yep. Terrible generalization on your part.

Well, obviously your class scored higher because everyone was cheating. ;) (I'm joking!)

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Don't mean to sound pompous either but a community college is easier than a university in my experience - I graduated from a top 25 institution for my undergrad and did terrible there 2.74 gpa, and then I attended 5 different community colleges here in Los Angeles (LATTC, WLAC, SMC, LASC, ELAC) to speed up the pre-req process and even doubling up on science courses was a breeze and I have a 4.0 from all those classes... I mean maybe some universities aren't as hard but my undergrad sure wasn't easy compared to these community colleges. Luckily I got into Santa Monica College so that's a nice back-up plan but it was also because I did pretty well on the nln-pax (150). Still currently waiting on some more absn programs to get back to me...

CSUDH is 85% online. I'm already in - apply for Spring 2016 and they'll let you take classes in Fall 2015.

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Yes, 3.4 is great and you'll be fine.

I feel empathy for those who have to worry about prestigious universities vs "piddly/only for the stupid" community colleges (like me for instance). :sniff:

I am glad I live in Southern California where I have my choice of about 10 community college systems (with about 20+ schools) and a minimum of 15 nationally renown universities that are ALL impacted due to international students. All within a 20 mile radius

Even the piddly/cheating-filled community colleges, with the easy courses! (sarcasm to the nth degree)

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My piddly CC's program boasts one of the best NCLEX pass rates in the state. Better than those expensive, prestigious colleges. There's the proof in the pudding for me. NCLEX is the same no matter where you get your degree. Sometimes, I really think it's the environment and instructors. The instructors know our students, whereas they may not at a bigger university which makes it easier to ask for help when you need it. I also think the longer the instructors are there, the better they can teach their subject matter to make it easier to understand. And all of the credits from my CC transfer, so they must meet the standards of a 4 year university. The logic that because it's more expensive, it must be better, is sadly mistaken.

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My piddly CC's program boasts one of the best NCLEX pass rates in the state. Better than those expensive, prestigious colleges. There's the proof in the pudding for me. NCLEX is the same no matter where you get your degree. Sometimes, I really think it's the environment and instructors. The instructors know our students, whereas they may not at a bigger university which makes it easier to ask for help when you need it. I also think the longer the instructors are there, the better they can teach their subject matter to make it easier to understand. And all of the credits from my CC transfer, so they must meet the standards of a 4 year university. The logic that because it's more expensive, it must be better, is sadly mistaken.

Lol well congratulations to you and your "piddly" CC. However, I was speaking in terms of non-nursing courses, so the NCLEX comment doesn't really have any standing there. But as I said before, your credits would not transfer to many private universities. And that is not to say they shouldn't, but they just don't. Point blank period. However, I do agree that a school being more expensive makes it better. It's sad you took it that way. In my opinion, a school that is prestigious has a good reputation, not just a hefty price tag. So be proud of your CC, but don't knock 4 year schools just because you don't attend one.

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Lol well congratulations to you and your "piddly" CC. However, I was speaking in terms of non-nursing courses, so the NCLEX comment doesn't really have any standing there. But as I said before, your credits would not transfer to many private universities. And that is not to say they shouldn't, but they just don't. Point blank period. However, I do agree that a school being more expensive makes it better. It's sad you took it that way. In my opinion, a school that is prestigious has a good reputation, not just a hefty price tag. So be proud of your CC, but don't knock 4 year schools just because you don't attend one.

Since when would they not transfer? I've never heard of a university not accepting community college credits... I've heard of baker college not being accepted anywhere, but all 110 of my credits from CC transferred to all 7 universities that I was looking into.

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