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 have a 4.0 overall GPA, and made a 69on the TEAS, 80 I'm math and 99 in reading. I completely bombed the science portion of the TEAS,but I guess that didn't matter much?
I BOMBED the science too. I think I got 53 on that portion lol ?
I just got my acceptance letter!!! I'm so excited! I was going to apply to Chattahoochee Tech as well but I don't think I will now...it was my back up! I have a 3.3 program, 3.8 science, and 89 TEAS...good luck to everyone who hasn't heard yet and CONGRATULATIONS to everyone that has gotten in!
I got my acceptance letter too. I have a 4.0 gpa program and science. I made 76.5 in teas. 76 in math and 71 in reading. I actually did better in science. Congratulation to those that made it so far, and good luck to those waiting. Keep your hope up.
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I BOMBED the science too. I think I got 53 on that portion lol ?