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.
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 :)[/quote']
Oh my goodness the wait is Horrrrrrrriiiible!!!!!
Yes, I have applied to kennesaw state , west ga, dalton state and ga highlands too..... They all have different time frames to let us know ya or neah..... So nerve racking
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)! My stats: GPA 4.0 TEAS 80[/quote']
You have great stats!!!! I hope you are right about hearing something by the end of next week. I am on edge waiting!!!!!
Waiting is always rough. Ok, well I didn't make it into Emory, but its not the end of the world. A lady at the lab just told me "Don't worry when one door closes another one opens". That made me feel better. Now I'm now waiting on GPC's decision letter. Its funny because I had a dream that I was accepted into GPC. I mean I dreamt(?) right? Whatever, you guys know what I am saying...that I received an acceptance letter in the mail and it said GPC. Now try waiting patiently after something like that happens!
Hi Janellybelly, It really is expensive and that's why I don' feel so bad. I've wasted a lot of emotional energy though. As for my stats, I only concern myself with them according to what classes are needed for the school I'm applying. For the classes that GPC want I have A in stats. A&P l and ll lecture, Labs B/B I have Pathophysioloy B. I have a good record with a few bumps in the road from being pregnant and delivering a baby over the winter holidays. I actually have more than whats needed at GPC. I also got the " meeting the requirements" letter. Why did your friend apply if she already knew the price was too steep for her? I mean I know its steep, but I would have gone if I'd been accepted. No worries over here though!
I think she just wanted to apply absolutely everywhere to see where she gets accepted. She really wants to do a program where she gets her masters in a real short amount of time because she already has a bachelor's degree in something else.
I think she has a 3.9 gpa and I know she got like a 76 when she took the TEAS the first time and an 83 the second time.
Waiting on Emory was rough, so I'm not too anxious about the waiting game anymore. I almost couldn't sleep towards the end. Howeverrrrr, I hope to hear something soon. Anyone thinking about Chamberlain? A classmate at Clayton
State was sure thats where she wanted to go. I was a little uncertain, but after going to the school I saw that it wasn't bad at all. I have to remember that I want to get my Masters in the future. Therefore, GPC would be most cost effective while climbing the ladder. I want my BSN like now!!!! I have worked too hard to let any of my efforts go to waste. NO can do!!!!!
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