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.
milesamelia or anybody else who may know, does GPC look at the science GPA separately compared to the other required prerequisite GPA, so there are two GPA grades plus the TEAS score -or- does GPC look at the science and prerequisite GPA together plus the TEAS score? I am unsure of how they compare and rank applicants. Georgia Highlands is a little more clear on how they rank students, but I wasn't quite sure with GPC. Thanks!
Hi there!! Just curious how you have a 4.0 GPC gpa but a 3.7 prereq gpa? I too have similar prereq/science gpa, but not sure what is GPC gpa is.
By GPC i mean, that i have made A's in every course since i started at GPC. Some of my prereqs are from AP courses and UGA so thats why my pre req gpa is a little lower.
Thanks puglies2 and cannolis. I am a transfer student with a Bachelor's degree. All my classes were not transferred to GPC, so I was just curious. Thanks again.
I am 30 years old, and I have a three year old son. I had a terrible start with college, so I returned to school last year with a pretty low GPA. I have made a 4.0 since returning. My program GPA is a 3.07 and my science GPA is a 4.0. I made a 90 on the TEAS overall, 93 on the reading, and 100 on the math. I only applied to GPC this year, since I am still finishing up my sciences. If I don't get accepted, I will apply to more schools for 2015.
Hi everyone! I heard some good news this week when I called GPC. I was told that GPC is going to accept 180 students, rather than the lower #s we thought would be accepted. I was also told that hopefully we will get our letters in the next few weeks. If we do not receive them, it will definitely be before April 30. I'm thinking it will be in the next few weeks!
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