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For the people who are in or have graduated from a nursing program, what was your GPA, ACT scores, and what school did you get into? I'm trying to figure out where I stand. I don't have a bad GPA, but I don't know if it's competitive enough.

Thanks!

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I live in Kansas City... I applied to Saint Lukes, Johnson County Community College and Kansas City Kansas Community College. I was accepted to all 3, however, I was put on the wait-list at JCCC. Each school had different application criteria and looked at different portions of GPA ( Prereqs vs. Total ) so I'll list them below.

JCCC

4.0 gpa (pre req only)

25 ACT

Lived outside of Johnson County ( -5 points)

KCKCC

3.5 GPA (Looked at total GPA)

76 TEAS

Lived in Wyandotte or Leveanworth County (+5 points)

Saint Lukes

3.91 GPA (Pre req only but different ones than JCCC b/c it's a BSN program)

I ended up accepting St. Lukes but do not start until the 13th. Good luck to you!

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Specializes in Oncology/hematology.

I only applied to JCCC. Had a 4.0 in everything, 29 on the ACT and was accepted. I start on the 20th. A woman I know had a 4.0 and got waitlisted because she had a 25 on the ACT.

Yes, very competitive.

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Wow! I'm from overland park (now in TX) and I did not realize everything was so competitive up there! I'm kind of happy I am down here. Things are competitive but people with 4.0 don't get turned down!

Good luck everyone!

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Yeah, JCCC is ridiculously difficult to get accepted to.

It turned out to be kind of a blessing in disguise for me though, because I really wanted a BSN, but was hesitant due to cost. It gave me a kick to just go for it!

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Specializes in Oncology/hematology.

I was debating the same thing and decided that if I can get into JCCC, I'll just do the bridge at St. Luke's. I think it's a fantastic school, but the cost scared me. Congratulations on getting in.

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Thank you! We had orientation last Wednesday and the school seems to be everything that is talked about! :) Good luck to you in you're program. JCCC is great also!

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I don't know how to edit a post, so I just wanted to say, in my above post, you're should be your!! That is a huge pet peeve of mine! :)

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