Incoming Prereq GPA (for ADN programs)?

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Hello all. I'm in the process of applying to ADN programs at several western mass. community colleges. However, I'm a little concerned about my prerequisite GPA. My science GPA is around a 3.45, and my other, non-science prereqs are around a 3.5 (I would have a 3.6 if you didn't include the Cs and Ds I got in some of the courses years ago - however, the programs I'm applying to require a C+ in the prereqs and won't look at a grade lower than that or use it in their GPA calculation). Is a 3.45 GPA something to be concerned about? I'm really looking at Greenfield Community College.

Also, I received a "B" in A&P I. Do you think I should retake the class and apply later than sooner (in December rather than in September)? Thanks!

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Just apply. You never know. Competition is stiff for Nursing schools, but not everyone who got in were 4.0 students. I didn't apply to a NS at the community college where I was taking my prerequisites, but I spoke to the current nursing students there who said they didn't get straight A's.

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I got in with a 3.5 at a community college... I will start on August 16th. :) Your GPA sounds fine, but every nursing school is different! The only way I would retake A&P is if you didn't get in this time around. If it was me, I would go ahead and apply because you never know! Good luck!!

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I got in with a 3.4 in my prereqs. my school doesnt look at your overall gpa.

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