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.
Yeah I know... I would be afraid to bother them. Then again I imagine scaring a few people would be better than over 300 students calling constantly! If they are in the process of deciding when should we be looking out for letters? Seems like another week or two if they are still making decisions. I imagine printing up and sending out all those letters will take a considerable amount of time. Yay for us. Haha :S
I am kind of new here. I started lurking a while back but just decided to start posting today (figured it might help with the anxious waiting.....)
Stats:
3.6 GPA
74 teas
I received 2 letters yesterday from GPC which was a heart attack. I thought this has to be it....uh...nope. It was a letter welcoming me to GPC, and another telling me all the transfer classes they accepted from KSU and chat tech. That makes 5 letters since I applied....haha. But I am so nervous and anxiously awaiting to hear from them.
I look forward to chatting with all of you and waiting this out together!!
I am kind of new here. I started lurking a while back but just decided to start posting today (figured it might help with the anxious waiting.....)
Stats:
3.6 GPA
74 teas
I received 2 letters yesterday from GPC which was a heart attack. I thought this has to be it....uh...nope. It was a letter welcoming me to GPC, and another telling me all the transfer classes they accepted from KSU and chat tech. That makes 5 letters since I applied....haha. But I am so nervous and anxiously awaiting to hear from them.
I look forward to chatting with all of you and waiting this out together!!
Keri
Welcome Keri!!
I've been an active poster since last year. While doing my prerequisites I saw all last year applicants going through the wait and acceptance letters etc. now it's my turn and the wait is excruciating!!! Have you applied anywhere else? I haven't, which makes the wait worse, I think lol Anyway, nice to meet you and I hope we ALL get accepted :)
Hey guys! I'm waiting too. Only applied to GPC, so hope this works out. I'm thinking we'll hear by the end of next week. I will post as soon as I get something in the mail (hopefully, an acceptance)!
Nurse2B2016
475 Posts
Wow. I'm SO glad to know I'm not alone. I do ALL of the above. Guilty! Lol