Hey all. Wondering if anyone else is going through the extra stressful process of applying to ABSN programs with a low GPA. My cGPA from undergrad (albeit at a very respectable university) is a 2.93, just shy of that critical 3.0 mark. My pre-req GPA is more in the 3.1-3.3 range, dependent on how its calculated, and some pre-req are still in progress. GRE 1340.
I had applied previously for UVM's MEPN program for the coming fall and was declined. Kind of expected that, as it is extremely selective.
At this point, for winter/spring 2012, I've applied to Drexel and Pitt ABSN, and Rush Generalist MSN. Considering MGH as well.
Anyone else in a similar boat, or have advice or encouraging stories?
That's certainly very frustrating, and is actually a bit of a turnoff to the program. Doesn't say much for their student support system or responsiveness, and you can never know if this is simply a good warning of what it might be like as a student there!
Regardless, let me know if you get any sort of response!
I just got a bunch of emails from Pitt's Program today. It turns out Mr. Stein (the pre-admissions advisor I spoke with a few months ago) is no longer the pre-admissions advisor - or almost no longer the advisor... They're transitioning at the moment. But anyways, I was contacted by the new advisor and Mr. Stein. It turns out the program has everything they need from me (i.e. completed application, references, essays, transcripts, GRE, my pre-reqs were approved). So that's good news.
He said "the Admission's Committee is scheduling a few meetings in the coming weeks as there have been a large number of applicants." So that's probably bad news... haha. A lot of applicants = less chance of acceptance.
We'll see what happens... Are you still counting Pitt as an option or are you going with your other options?
Congrats tothc! I was recently accepted at Pace and am strongly considering going there! I'm so proud of us and our low GPAs! I hope we can give some hope to others coming through these boards in the future looking for some inspiration to overcome their low grades and become nurses!
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That's certainly very frustrating, and is actually a bit of a turnoff to the program. Doesn't say much for their student support system or responsiveness, and you can never know if this is simply a good warning of what it might be like as a student there!
Regardless, let me know if you get any sort of response!