GRE/GPA For Direct Entry Programs

[joho91]

Hi all! I recently graduated with a mediocre GPA from a state university with a degree in Biology and am planning to apply for direct entry MSN programs that begin in 2017. Unfortunately, I have no friends that are in nursing, so I have no idea how to gauge my chances of getting into schools. What is considered a decent GPA and a good GRE score? I want to know if I need to take some additional courses to boost my GPA, and whether I need to retake the GREs. Any and all information/advice is welcome. :)

[verene, MSN]

From what I've found most schools require minimum 3.0GPA and a min 300 combined score on GRE and 4.0 writing score. Higher GPA and scores will make you more competitive, as many school have enough applicants that just meeting minimum requirements is not enough to get in.

[baddunkey]

Got in with 3.00 (over 150 credits though), 309 4.0.

[littlefeets]

Where did you get in baddunkey?

[AccelCNL, MSN, RN]

Are you interested only in direct entry programs that will lead to NP certification? I am presently in my last weeks of a Direct Entry CNL program. I will graduate with a MSN however I will not be a NP. I did not need the GRE for my particular program. The minimum GPA is 3.2 for admission.

There is also the option of continuing for the NP ( six programs offered) The program includes 15 credits that will transfer into a NP program (like a semesters worth). The GRE is not needed for this either.

If if interested in more you can PM me.

[apalehorse]

gpa is always a factor, and schools that get more applicants tend to rely on it more to cull the population. if you're realistic about where you're applying to you can improve your chances by boosting the things that you can control -- any letters of recommendation, gre, essays. 150 in each subject is probably the minimum for most programs to consider you. being in the top third percentile probably makes you a competitive candidate. for the essay, 4 probably makes you competitive.