Hi everyone! Just putting feelers out to see who is planning to apply to GPC for next Fall. I am taking my last pre-req, A&P II, this semester at GPC (well, almost last, still have to do that one credit Research class), and pondering when to take the TEAS. Before this semester I was out of school for a couple of years, and had kind of deferred my desire to attend nursing school. But it kept calling me, and I realized I HAVE to go for this now before my Science pre-reqs expire. GPC is actually the only school I've been able to find so far that lists them as good for six years as opposed to the usual five.
I'll be honest, I think I have a chance, but I also think it's a long shot. A lot is riding on how well I do on my TEAS, and getting an A in this class. In the beginning I was feeling very low about my chances, but recently my mindset has shifted, and I am feeling that hunger and drive to be accepted to nursing school. I definitely don't lack the brains, but I'm in recovery, so I have a spotty academic record. If I make an A in this class I will have a 3.0 in my Science pre-reqs and a 3.6 GPA for all the pre-reqs combined.
I also have concerns about my background check, as there are a few things on there, the most serious of which is very old - 16 years. So . . . one part of me knows that I have to cultivate an attitude of "whatever it takes" to get in. Retaking classes, applying for LPN as well, whatever I have to do.
It's pretty daunting to feel so simultaneously hopeful and excited about having a chance, and dwelling on the negative factors and seriously big mistakes that may kill my chances.
I'm really having to take it one step at a time. And every time I see someone in the cafeteria wearing the student nurses uniform I just think about how much I want to be wearing that uniform myself. It's something I really need for my life, my self-esteem, my family, to pursure this successfully. So that's me.
Where are you all in your journey? What are your concerns, struggles, hopes, and mindset? I look very forward to hearing from others. Even though we're competing against each other, we're still in it together and I think support is so valuable.
I will soon see today hopefully. Now I need to find some money...my pell is almost O--U--T! I have worked too hard not to be in a nursing program by fall 2014. I have seen too many people cheat their way through almost every class. They say the good ones come last ( not that I am perfect) but I do believe in honest hard work. Good Luck
I have seen the cheating too. I work hard and attain my grades the honest way. Those that cheated will crumble in the program. I'm sure of it. Good luck to you! How is your pell almost out? Is there a maximum you can receive? I need to look into that myself.
I have seen too many people cheat their way through almost every class.
Oh, they are only cheating themselves... I am not concerned at all. Chances are their TEAS scores will reflect that. Also their performance in the actual program itself, how are they going to get by without knowing the material?
The lifetime max is 600%. I think what it basically means is if you get the full pell for one year, that puts you at 100%. If you only got half, it would only be 50% on so on, and that gets tallied. So essentially you cannot get more than 6 years of max pell grant. Hope that helps!
Hi Everyone, As you begin to receive your acceptance letters, can you post your stats so that others can see if they have a chance of being accepted. Thanks!
Hi Everyone As you begin to receive your acceptance letters, can you post your stats so that others can see if they have a chance of being accepted. Thanks![/quote']
I have to wonder with all the snow days when we will receive them. The wait is terrible :-/
I was reading the thread from the GPC 2013 students and they began to receive their acceptance letters as early as Feb 23. Im pretty sure it will be at least a week delay.
Hello all! I was accepted to GPC (the college, not the nursing program) on the LAST day of the nursing application deadline ? Luckily, I had already sent in my TEAS in hope of my application getting through in time, so I applied on the final day and just got my letter in the mail yesterday saying I met minimum requirements. WHEW! I cut it close, but now the waiting begins. Best of luck to all!
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I have seen the cheating too. I work hard and attain my grades the honest way. Those that cheated will crumble in the program. I'm sure of it. Good luck to you! How is your pell almost out? Is there a maximum you can receive? I need to look into that myself.