I guess I came here for some encouragement and hoping that someone has a brilliant success story that will make me feel like all is not lost. I am extremely nervous about applying to Second Entry Programs in Ontario because my GPA is horrible. I graduated with an HBSc from UofT in 2012 with a cGPA of 2.97; my marks span the board from 58 to 93%. My last 5.0 full credit equivalent GPA is 3.04 which is the cut-off for UofT's program.
My plan is to upgrade human physiology and statistics, take an anatomy and microbiology course (from York for their requirements), and a full credit in philosophy. I also intend on beginning volunteer work in a hospital in the summer. When I emailed U of T to ask how upgrading will effect my application they gave some BS answer that "all students are encouraged to apply" which in no way shed any light on my situation.
Taking these courses is going to set me back 3-4K and is going to be tough on my family and I (I have a 1 year old son). Are my chances slim? Reading about the other GPAs and amazing resumes of volunteer and work experience has left me insecure, discouraged, and wondering if I need to come up with a plan B. Thank you in advance for your time!
The BScN at St. Lawrence College from Laurentian U requires a 3.0, some years it's 2.8. The program is available on their three campuses (Kingston, Brockville, Cornwall). I'm completing the pre-health program in Cornwall now and starting the BScN in September.
PoultryGirl17, BSN
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The BScN at St. Lawrence College from Laurentian U requires a 3.0, some years it's 2.8. The program is available on their three campuses (Kingston, Brockville, Cornwall). I'm completing the pre-health program in Cornwall now and starting the BScN in September.