Is a 3.3 Science GPA A Deal Breaker for California ADN Programs?

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I got an A in Physio and a B in both Micro and Anatomy and feel absolutely crushed.

I was one percent away from an A in Anatomy and I feel like nursing school is going to be close to impossible now. I'm probably being dramatic but I just needed to vent.

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If you score high on your teas you might be ok. If you’re near Ventura county there is a program with a waitlist. As long as you have at least a C in your pre-reqs you go on the list. It might take three years to get in, but you’ll eventually. The school is Ventura Community College if you want to check it out.

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14 minutes ago, Carpelibrum said:

If you score high on your teas you might be ok. If you’re near Ventura county there is a program with a waitlist. As long as you have at least a C in your pre-reqs you go on the list. It might take three years to get in, but you’ll eventually. The school is Ventura Community College if you want to check it out.

3 Years is a very long wait, but that's reassuring.

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I have hard that California nursing programs are very competitive (not to scare you), so I think that you should try retaking the class if the school allows you to. Having a competitive GPA is important, especially if the competition for nursing school is crazy in your area.

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On 6/1/2019 at 2:00 PM, Carpelibrum said:

If you score high on your teas you might be ok. If you’re near Ventura county there is a program with a waitlist. As long as you have at least a C in your pre-reqs you go on the list. It might take three years to get in, but you’ll eventually. The school is Ventura Community College if you want to check it out.

I actually graduated from Ventura College Nursing Program. Many programs no longer have waitlists, its all point based. To original poster, You'll be fine. I had an A in Physio and B in both Micro and Anatomy and an 80.7% on my TEAS V and got into both VC and Moorpark. Do well on your TEAS and you should have no issue getting in

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1 hour ago, tambat said:

I actually graduated from Ventura College Nursing Program. Many programs no longer have waitlists, its all point based. To original poster, You'll be fine. I had an A in Physio and B in both Micro and Anatomy and an 80.7% on my TEAS V and got into both VC and Moorpark. Do well on your TEAS and you should have no issue getting in

Wow that's awesome to hear! I guess I've overreacted a lil. I'll make sure to get as many points as possible then.

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1 hour ago, tambat said:

I actually graduated from Ventura College Nursing Program. Many programs no longer have waitlists, its all point based. To original poster, You'll be fine. I had an A in Physio and B in both Micro and Anatomy and an 80.7% on my TEAS V and got into both VC and Moorpark. Do well on your TEAS and you should have no issue getting in

Did u have ur Bachelor's already and medical experience?

And were u a first time applicant?

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I got into Ventura for Fall 2019 with NO waitlist. I got an A in physiology and Micro, but a B in anatomy. I got an 88% on my teas. These stats got me into college of the canyons, Glendale, and Ventura. So it’s not hopeless just score high on your Teas!

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For Copper Mountain College in Joshua tree its points based with no waitlist, B or better in pre reqs is required. Teas not required, but if you get in "conditionally" you take the HESI and need over an 80% in their required sections to continue with the program. DON'T repeat the classes, repeats affect your total points.

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55 minutes ago, Carpelibrum said:

I got into Ventura for Fall 2019 with NO waitlist. I got an A in physiology and Micro, but a B in anatomy. I got an 88% on my teas. These stats got me into college of the canyons, Glendale, and Ventura. So it’s not hopeless just score high on your Teas!

Nice, def going to aim for 85% or higher in the TEAS.

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11 minutes ago, IF3 said:

For Copper Mountain College in Joshua tree its points based with no waitlist, B or better in pre reqs is required. Teas not required, but if you get in "conditionally" you take the HESI and need over an 80% in their required sections to continue with the program. DON'T repeat the classes, repeats affect your total points.

Thanks for the heads up, i didnt think about joshua tree, but now i will add that onto my list.

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3 hours ago, iCantDraw said:

Did u have ur Bachelor's already and medical experience?

And were u a first time applicant?

I did have 6 months CNA experience, and an AA in general studies. I started the program when I was 20 y/o, so no I did not have a previous bachelors. Yes, I was a first time applicant, and got in right away. I wouldn't sweat it too much

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