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.
Wow I didn't know that. I was always told by other students to score high enough the first try but no one explained why that was so important. That's crazy that they won't accept if u take it twice. Whew. Glad I scored high enough bc my plan was to retake it If I didn't. God is good.
I did take the TEAS twice. GPC required me to send in both transcripts. I only scores like 5 point difference though each time. 69 then a 74.....I guess because I was above the cut off each time is why I got accepted??? Who knows it is so hard to understand all the different school criteria.
I can't wait to get more information! Dates Ect..... I am so thankful to officially be a nursing student!
Also, excited to meet all of you and begin this journey together!!!!
Guys! Maybe one of us can start a new thread about the next step. This way we stay all in contact, and we exchange information about all the preparation to start the program. I think we are now beyond the acceptance thread. Thank God.
kjewel36 more than likely it is because you scored high enough the first time. She told me if you take it and fail it, but retake it and make an 80 on it, it would have taken you two tries to do what a lot of people did the first time. So they would naturally have a better chance at getting in than you. Which is understandable, but I wish they would just say that up front instead of saying you have two chances to take it. A lot of people think of that first try at the teas like a pre test just to see whats up there. Then they go back and retake it believing they still have a great chance at getting in when they probably just cut their chances in half.
mimipepper09, thanks for sharing that information to everyone. Definitely, if someone is serious about nursing, they should not give up. You have been encouraging. :) I found out from someone who applied 2 times at one school and 2 times at another school. She was accepted that 4th time. She just graduated this year with her BSN. She also thinks what you think, she wasn't accepted, even with a high average and teas score, due to the small number of people who were being accepted into the programs.
Good news for waitlisted folks- I am going to decline my spot at GPC. I received my acceptance letter for GSU's accelerated program today and have made the decision to accept that spot. I have been attending GPC for my prereqs and though the program there has exceeded my expectations, I am going to go for an 18 month course of study. Good luck everyone! See ya when when working RNs :)
Good news for waitlisted folks- I am going to decline my spot at GPC. I received my acceptance letter for GSU's accelerated program today and have made the decision to accept that spot. I have been attending GPC for my prereqs and though the program there has exceeded my expectations, I am going to go for an 18 month course of study. Good luck everyone! See ya when when working RNs :)
Congratulations! See u in the hospital in a few years :)
Hi Bridge36! Congrats on your acceptance to GPC. You mentioned that your taking your couses online at GPC. Did you by any chance take A&PI online and if so how was it?
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Wow I didn't know that. I was always told by other students to score high enough the first try but no one explained why that was so important. That's crazy that they won't accept if u take it twice. Whew. Glad I scored high enough bc my plan was to retake it If I didn't. God is good.