which GPA is looked at?

Daytonite, BSN, RN · Dec 20, 2005

My understanding is that what is done is that the university you are transfering into only looks at the final grade and credit hours you got in the courses that they are actually going take in transfer. They then re-compute a GPA from that. One school actually had us list the courses we wanted to transfer in, list our grade in them, and compute this new GPA on the application. They may look at your final GPA on your official transcripts, but I think I'm correct about how they determine GPA on transfers.

smile123 · Dec 20, 2005

I'm wondering if anyone knows the answer to this...I would like to know if anyone knows which school nursing programs take your GPA into account. Is it the last school attended? I am a Masters degree and did well in graduate school (3.7GPA). I, on the other hand, did horribly in undergraduate. Anyone know?

Actually, many schools look at a couple different GPA's. They will look at your undergrad GPA, then the last 60 credits (this usually includes your pre-reqs), and then your pre-reqs (this could be the same GPA as the last 60 credits). So suppose you had a 2.8 GPA undergrad, but you have a 3.9 GPA for your last 60 credits and pre-reqs. They would look more heavily at the 3.9 GPA. They would also look at your entire picture (recommendations, essay (are you showing growth and maturity?), volunteer activities, etc. They also assign "points" to these different areas. Then they total them up and figure out if you've made the first cut. Some schools will interview you; others will look only at your paper profile. Again, look at the specific schools and ask them. Good luck!

Smile123

**RosesrReder, BSN, MSN, RN** · Dec 20, 2005

I have a different answer from that of those above, so your best source is to contact the school (s) you are applying individually so that they can answer your question. Each school, state, etc are different so you really can't take our word in this case. Good luck to you.

smile123 · Dec 20, 2005

I have a different answer from that of those above, so your best source is to contact the school (s) you are applying individually so that they can answer your question. Each school, state, etc are different so you really can't take our word in this case. Good luck to you.

Yes, I agree. I had a 4.0 in my pre-reqs, but it didn't matter for the local community college, because all you needed was a 3.0 in the pre-reqs. Then they did it by lottery. People had been in the lottery 3 times in a row and still did not get in. It was frustrating to say the least. So yes, please check out the specific schools you are interested in. Good luck!

Smile123

**RosesrReder, BSN, MSN, RN** · Dec 20, 2005

Yes, I agree. I had a 4.0 in my pre-reqs, but it didn't matter for the local community college, because all you needed was a 3.0 in the pre-reqs. Then they did it by lottery. People had been in the lottery 3 times in a row and still did not get in. It was frustrating to say the least. So yes, please check out the specific schools you are interested in. Good luck!
Smile123

Exactly! or in like my school which grants you points for each pre-req taken THERE. So you could have a PhD and if you didn't take reqs there you have less chances getting in that for instance me with no degree but took everything there. (point system) Is it fair? probably not, but since there is no waiting list and it is an expensive private college, they are gonna get their money's worth from you. You can't be picky or choosy here either because it's this or go to the local CC and sit on their 3 yr. waiting list oh and did I mention a lottery system. Students like myself actually learned to appreciate the school's system since it isn't fair either for john doe to apply at my school and transfer all their credits from a much cheaper college.

Back to the OP, it's best to contact the school (s) you are applying to.

Good luck :)