multiple pre req fails. should i still apply?

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hi all! I have completed all my pre reqs and i have a CST degree from community college of Philadelphia. I have failed chemistry and nutrition several times (more than 3 each). The reasons why dont matter now that i'm trying to move on. I have a 3.2 GPA and I haven't taken the TEAS yet. I'd really appreciate some honest advice on whether or not there's still hope of me getting into a 2 year nursing program. If anyone has a similar story, whether it ends in success or not, please share. Thanks in advance!

Sorry guys for the "@". I'm new to the site and I'm still figuring it out. Please bare with me. I do appreciate each and every reply. Thank you

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OP: I think you should try and retake some of those classes. I don't think your nursing school will let you in the program, even if your GPA is a 3.2

My local community college requires a GPA of at least 2.5, BUT all pre-reqs must be completed with a "C" or better.

They no longer count the F's into my GPA since I eventually passed the classes. They use the very latest grade obtained. I have completed all my pre reqs with a C or better and even had enough credits for an AA degree.

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You won't find out if it is possible to be accepted unless you apply. You can ask an advisor before applying, but that does not mean that what the advisor tells you will necessarily happen.

You are absolutely right. Thanks

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Tbh, if you cannot get through the prereqs without multiple fails, I doubt you will make it through nursing school. You are going to have to kill the teas to get considered for a program.

Yeah, i figure thats what the admissions people will say when they see my transcript. Thanks for the reply. I appreciate it

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That's where you might be wrong, though that depends on the particular schools involved. WHY you had so many failures will be the first question anyone will have who evaluates your academic record in the. They will want to know why you failed in the first place ...and why you were unable to address your problems promptly, thereby failing repeatedly.

You may need to be able to discuss all of that with them to satisfy their legitimate need to know that you have since addressed your problems and won't continue to fail. Your ability to discuss it and reassure the admissions committee about your likelihood to succeed may make the difference whether you are accepted or not.

I've done so in the essays and it doesnt seem to make a difference. Hopefully I'll have better luck in the future. Thanks

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Hopes is not lost! I did my pre-req in CCP myself. I was accepted to a nursing program when I was junior in high school when I had my interview I was asked about my Algebra 2 from hs which I had failed and had to take a summer class for ( a bit diff ) I aced the summer class and they really liked the fact that I succeed my second time so well. They just wanted to know what happen, I made sure to emphasize on how I didnt give up and wanted to succeed. I got into the program no problem.

The reason why they might be concern is because nursing school is so much harder than the pre-req and want to make sure you succeed in their program. Nursing school is tough, I had a very scary semester in OB where I actually didnt make it and had to repeat. I was very hard on myself, but I was determine to continue and prove to myself that I was capable of finishing the program. Guess what? When I returned my grades improved drastically and I was that much better in the clinical area as well. I We take ATI at the end of the nursing program to see the probability of passing the NCLEX the first time-mines? 98%, the faces on my instructors including the dean was priceless. And I passed my first time. The road was tough, but I did it.

Do not give up and if you really want to get into nursing school just rock every other class after, you can do this!

Congrats! Thank you, I'll keep trying and hopefully I'll be back in a couple of years with a success story as well. :)

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Good luck! :)

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It depends on what GPA and other requirements your school requires to enter the Nursing Program.. Did you get help from your teachers/tutors/classmates to make a better understanding of your Chemistry and Nutrition class? Really and truly, chemistry is just like math.. It takes practice to pass it.. While nutrition takes memorization here and there.. Nursing program is a lot tougher than pre-reqs though.. However, to some people it is the exact opposite..

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Wow way to jump to conclusions... A person could have extenuating life circumstances that allowed them to not concentrate on school and fail more than one class or a few times. To the OP: Did you take the pre-reqs at the same college all three times? Reason i ask is because you might be able to get those past grades replaced with the newest and most recent attempt.. some schools might count it against you some schools wont it depends on the program reallywhile it maybe a lot harder for you to get in, there is still a chance id say.. apply anywhere and everywhere and look at private programs as well as they are a little bit more lax on their admission requirements (depending on the program)
Clearly you have no idea who you are talking to. I attempted suicide, went through a breakup and a family divorce yet still managed to pull out A's and a B. I was hospitalized twice and spent three days attached to a catheter after taking down forty something sleeping pills.Thanks for assuming.
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