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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Before I began nursing school I had a rocky pre REQ GPA of 2.8 because it took me a while to get my act together on college. When I had my interview for nursing school I explained my circumstances and that I had to make mistakes to learn from them. Hence my lower GPA.. They appreciated my honesty and gave me a shot, I graduated with a 3.6 and am now an RN. (as of today, I just got my official results =)) and with a 3.4 I don't think your doomed at all it sounds like you are very smart!

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Im glad you said this! I totally I agree! Im going through this right now! Totally frustrated with how I worked very hard in A&P to only get the same grade as individuals that either cheated or skated by without a care! I maintained an A in A&P all semester only to fall short on the final, knocking me to an 88 for my final grade. Although I am grateful for extra credit! and the help from the instructors, but I am alittle salty about being in the same playing field with individuals who dont want it as bad. I totally agree that the TEAS are the equalizers! Which made me redirect my focus and not worry about others!

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wow....that has to be the most obnoxious reply

i have ever seen on this board. I guess the 4.0 goa I had in community college while competing my pre reqs woulsnonly

be a 2.00 at fancy smancy private college.

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I see that everyone is upset about the post regarding cheating at CC, which was a stupid thing to say, but doesn't help you with your situation. Here is what I have seen, if your GPA isn't stellar you need to be more open to a variety of school options. You may need to search for a school outside a desirable area. Look through schools requirement lists, a good number of schools post the statistics of the admitted classes so you can see the lowest gpa that was admitted, lowest test score etc. Also, there are some schools who also do a face to face interview, or references as points towards admission which may help make up for low gpa. Hope this helps!

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I guess I could add that with my not so great A. A. degree cumulative GPA, I had a good pre REQ GPA of 3.3 (in my opinion lol) which some schools will look heavily at in comparison to a cumulative GPA.

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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?

Actually it is. Your attempted reversal of my question doesn't work. A prestigious private university has more to do with its reputation for being 1) expensive (hence, the sons and daughters of senators, diplomats, etc are guaranteed seats) and 2) well known (for being expensive). It has nothing to do with how challenging (or rather, not) it is...as evidenced by the aforementioned grade inflation system in place at such places. You pay more for the same course - you're not getting more for the same course. Biology taught at a cc, a public college and a private college are the same. Bio is Bio. There is no such thing as "private college bio" vs "public college bio". I don't know where you are getting this assumption.

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Actually it is. Your attempted reversal of my question doesn't work. A prestigious private university has more to do with its reputation for being 1) expensive (hence, the sons and daughters of senators, diplomats, etc are guaranteed seats) and 2) well known (for being expensive). It has nothing to do with how challenging (or rather, not) it is...as evidenced by the aforementioned grade inflation system in place at such places. You pay more for the same course - you're not getting more for the same course. Biology taught at a cc, a public college and a private college are the same. Bio is Bio. There is no such thing as "private college bio" vs "public college bio". I don't know where you are getting this assumption.

Only difference I can think of between public vs. Private education is that some graduate universities may view a private school transcript (depending on the school of course) as more prestigious. But that is in itself stereotypical of me to say bc I can only think of law schools that actually deal with that more vs nursing schools. Idk. If I had a guess that's it. I personally don't think private vs. Public education is much different as you said, especially bc I went to a public University for my AA and to a private University for my nursing degree. Only difference really was smaller class sizes, and bigger tuition!! Lol

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I just realized I reiterated everything you just explained. I'm sorry, I'm exhausted and must of read over your comment too quickly!

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Actually it is. Your attempted reversal of my question doesn't work. A prestigious private university has more to do with its reputation for being 1) expensive (hence, the sons and daughters of senators, diplomats, etc are guaranteed seats) and 2) well known (for being expensive). It has nothing to do with how challenging (or rather, not) it is...as evidenced by the aforementioned grade inflation system in place at such places. You pay more for the same course - you're not getting more for the same course. Biology taught at a cc, a public college and a private college are the same. Bio is Bio. There is no such thing as "private college bio" vs "public college bio". I don't know where you are getting this assumption.

Actually it is not, and I'm sorry if my "reversal" question confused you. However I remain in my stance that not all college courses are on the same level. Alas, I don't know where you are getting that assumption. If that was the case then why would some schools be at risk for losing accreditation? Also, it is very ignorant for you to say that because an institution is seen as being prestigious it is not challenging. That's like saying Harvard or Yale aren't difficult. You just may believe that your school is hard, and that's just fine, but don't discredit others.

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I am in an accredited "private" hundred year old university for my BSN and it isn't kicking my butt like my ASN program did. It just depends. I remember learning test taking skills and how words like all, never, and always were a dead giveaway for FALSE. There are very few absolutes in education.

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Actually it is. Your attempted reversal of my question doesn't work. A prestigious private university has more to do with its reputation for being 1) expensive (hence, the sons and daughters of senators, diplomats, etc are guaranteed seats) and 2) well known (for being expensive). It has nothing to do with how challenging (or rather, not) it is...as evidenced by the aforementioned grade inflation system in place at such places. You pay more for the same course - you're not getting more for the same course. Biology taught at a cc, a public college and a private college are the same. Bio is Bio. There is no such thing as "private college bio" vs "public college bio". I don't know where you are getting this assumption.

I don't really think this is true (in my opinion and my husband's opinion)

I've attented two community colleges so far in the U.S (which have a good reputation) and they are really way easier than the classes I took at a university. I used to think it was because maybe I went to a University outside the U.S and that all college-level classes were easier here, but my husband went to school in A&M and took the same classes I'm currently taking, and he told me he also thinks it is easier. The material itself it's the same, but the test are easier and they give a lot of extra credit (more than in his college at least). I also need to point out that I've never taken a class in English until I went to a community college.

I don't want this to come out rude or demeaning. I've actually enjoyed my time in community college, I think teachers care more about us, and are more open to help us too. I also like the dynamics of classes better.

I have not seen any cheating though. Just a lot of grade "pumping" (Sorry if this is not the correct expresion). This is of course talking from my experience. I haven't gone to all CC in the U.S so I'm sure there must be some that are as hard as some Universities, and that there must be some universities that are just really bad and probably easier than some CC, if that makes any sense.

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