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.
Does anybody know what GPA is counted? Is it program gpa (courses required for graduation) or overall gpa for all courses taken, no matter if they count towards grad or not?
Hmmm... Does anybody know what GPA is counted? Is it program gpa (courses required for graduation) or overall gpa for all courses taken no matter if they count towards grad or not?[/quote']
They only look at the courses they require for the GPA.
I didnt do well on my teas also.. It was my first time taking it and I didnt prepare like i should have. I made a 65 Total adjusted Score.. However, my reading and math were a 73. I spoke with the nursing coordinator Renee and she kind of made me nervous about retaking it because if i score lower on the second test they would have to take it into consideration. She said that happened before. So I think Im going to stick with the scores i have. My overall gpa 3.83. What do you think guys?
I didnt do well on my teas also.. It was my first time taking it and I didnt prepare like i should have. I made a 65 Total adjusted Score.. However my reading and math were a 73. I spoke with the nursing coordinator Renee and she kind of made me nervous about retaking it because if i score lower on the second test they would have to take it into consideration. She said that happened before. So I think Im going to stick with the scores i have. My overall gpa 3.83. What do you think guys?[/quote']
I think you are fine. I say that because you reached the minimum of 64 for the total adjusted score and scored above for the reading and math which is what they look at. If I were you I wouldn't retake it. Your GPA is what I think is most important. Just my two cents :)
I didnt do well on my teas also.. It was my first time taking it and I didnt prepare like i should have. I made a 65 Total adjusted Score.. However my reading and math were a 73. I spoke with the nursing coordinator Renee and she kind of made me nervous about retaking it because if i score lower on the second test they would have to take it into consideration. She said that happened before. So I think Im going to stick with the scores i have. My overall gpa 3.83. What do you think guys?[/quote']
I'd probably stick with that score too. Ive been actively preparing but I honestly don't know what to expect on the actual test. I am also not too thrilled that it's timed. I take it this Monday, sigh...
My science gpa is 4.0 (requirements met) and the other classes are a 3.7. I still have three other classes to take to meet requirements though so that gpa could be better. Blah!
I didnt do well on my teas also.. It was my first time taking it and I didnt prepare like i should have. I made a 65 Total adjusted Score.. However my reading and math were a 73. I spoke with the nursing coordinator Renee and she kind of made me nervous about retaking it because if i score lower on the second test they would have to take it into consideration. She said that happened before. So I think Im going to stick with the scores i have. My overall gpa 3.83. What do you think guys?[/quote']
I think you will be fine. Your scores and GPA are very close to what mine where went I was accepted 2 years ago. :-)
Hello everyone! I just applied to GPC's program and I'm so anxious right now! I took the TEAS score earlier today and I scored an over of 79.3. My reading score is an 88 and my math score is a 83. My overall GPA is a 3.53 and my science GPA is a 3.25 (I've only completed A&P1 and got a B in the lecture and an A in the lab.)I have at least finished all the other required core classes but I'm hoping they don't hold it against me that I'm not finished with all my sciences yet. All my eggs are in this one basket as well so hopefully my scores are good enough!!! Good luck to all of you!
Hello everyone! I just applied to GPC's program and I'm so anxious right now! I took the TEAS score earlier today and I scored an over of 79.3. My reading score is an 88 and my math score is a 83. My overall GPA is a 3.53 and my science GPA is a 3.25 (I've only completed A&P1 and got a B in the lecture and an A in the lab.)I have at least finished all the other required core classes but I'm hoping they don't hold it against me that I'm not finished with all my sciences yet. All my eggs are in this one basket as well so hopefully my scores are good enough!!! Good luck to all of you!
Hi!!!! Let the waiting begin.... Hope it's not too excruciatingly long lol good luck :) I hope we all will be classmates in the fall.
I rec'd a letter from GPC stating that I met the requirements. Now the wait begins. Also, I found out that I'm at my max timeframe for financial aide. I saw some earlier posts stating that I needed to change my major. Can anybody tell me which major I should choose and did it work for them?
julecezar213
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Thank you. Good luck to you too and to all the other candidates.