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.
Teas scores from jan 4 are up. I want to apply to Mercer and GPC. but my scores aren't good enough. got a program gpa 3.4 and a teas of 76 but I scored REALLY low on the English/Language arts but scored a 77.1 on science 90 on math, and 83 on the reading. What are my chances guys..[/quote']
They look at the math and reading mainly. I personally think your chances are good. I wouldn't retake it for GPC because even if you scored higher they will count it against you.
Well I wouldn't be bc they don't even look at English or Science. They only look at your total adjusted score and reading and math. All three scores should be above 63.
Yes I was just waiting on this score to go forward with the process. Now I'll be doing that likely tonight as well :) just relieved to be seeing a glimmer of light.
Hello everyone I'm applying for GPC nursing program fall 2014 too. Waiting is killing me. That is the only one I've applied. Good luck to everyone and me :-)[/quote']
Hello!! GPC is my first and only choice as well :) hope we make it in!
all of yall seem like pretty competitive and will get in my gpa is a 3.1 and i ran out of time on the teas and missed like 20 questions on the reading which is what they look at and with my left over time for other sections i could not go back and fix it
i made a 65 on the teas so all of you guys stand at a good chance :)
all of yall seem like pretty competitive and will get in my gpa is a 3.1 and i ran out of time on the teas and missed like 20 questions on the reading which is what they look at and with my left over time for other sections i could not go back and fix it i made a 65 on the teas so all of you guys stand at a good chance :)
have you thought of retaking the teas at dahlonghea? That's what I had planned to do had I scored lower than 70. They've got lots of dates left and the teas is sent electronically so even if u take it a few days before deadline GPC will receive it as soon as you order it online. Just something to think about.
I just applied today for GPC nursing program Now it is all in the hand of God and then GPC.[/quote'] Congrats on getting to this point! We have almost identical stats :) prayers up!
Now it is all in the hand of God and then GPC.
butterfly2014
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Going to apply to mercer too. Bc I REALLY want my bachelors..