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Here is my dilemma. The first time I went to college in the early '90s my grades were absolutely terrible. Not because I couldn't do the work, but because I was very immature and treated college like a three year parent sponsored party. Now, that I am much older I am finally going to try to realize my dream of becoming an RN. The problem is that even though I am back in school and taking prerequisites, I still have to submit those transcripts from many years ago. Frankly, I am embarrased to send them anywhere but I know that If I don't some way , some how that will catch up with me. I need some encouragement because right now I am starting to tell myself that I should just forget it because with a transcript like that no one is going to consider me. Has anyone been in this situation and if so how did you handle it? Thanks

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I decided to not submit the transcript from one bad year. Its only a few units.

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Some people have left out the poor transcripts and managed to get away with it. It is up to you whether you want to take that chance.

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It would be one thing if it was just one semester. It was 6 semesters. I left school at the end of my junior year. It is amazing with my grades that I was able to stay that long. I ended up on academic probation. I wish I knew then what I know now. Some grades I would be able to transfer like psych , sociology and english. I did well in those classes. Even thoug it has been 15 years since I took those, they don't have an expiration date like the sciences do.

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you might have to go back and retake those classes or equivalent? Maybe you should go see a counselor?

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I decided to not submit the transcript from one bad year. Its only a few units.
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This is bad advice, considering it is lying. Please read the following threads...

https://allnurses.com/pre-nursing-student/submit-all-transcripts-304541.html

https://allnurses.com/pre-nursing-student/am-i-required-221887-page2.html

You shouldn't worry about your GPA from the early 90s. Many schools only look at your pre-requisite GPA.

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Specializes in Maternity.

it is illegal. raise you gpa with hard work and extra study in school. it will catch up with you if you do not.

to the op:

some nursing programs will only look at you pre-req gpa, not your cumulative. i also know some schools will only calculate your cumulative gpa with "the last 60 credits" that you have taken.

try talking with your counselor, see what he/she will suggest that you do.

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Specializes in renal, rehab and tele.

I am sure they will consider how long ago it has been, and are your grades better now? That is showing initiative right there, that you went back after 15 years. Like the other people said, go talk to a counselor. You may have to take some of those classes over again.

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Specializes in oncology.

Get your transcripts and talk to a advisor. I'm sure they see this happen quite often and there is something to be said for adult learning. Don't let go of your nursing dream because you were young and immature! You can do this.

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I was in the same predicament as you. I submitted all transcripts as requested. My grades as a mature adult, which included my pre-requisites for nursing school, were very good and I got in to a very good ADN program. I know that I earned my place in the nursing profession, honestly, and if no one but me knows that, that's all that's important.

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I will make this short and sweet. You have made a tremendous step to move forward and better yourself. You should be very proud of yourself in what you have chosen to do, regardless or your past grades etc. I can totally relate. I returned back to school this past summer myself after graduating high school in 1996. I fought myself about going for many years for the same reasons (not the best grades, attitude, etc.) but now I am much older, wiser, relaxed and focused. I just wasnt ready back then. Nothing to be ashamed of. My father was a teacher and student counselor at Penn State for 30 years and he was happy when I told him after high school I wasnt ready to go to college. Most kids feel they have to and then fail.

Keep your chin up! Study hard, eat right, sleep right, and you will achieve all of your dreams! Promise!

Mike

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You def. need to submit them. You wouldn't want it coming back to bite you in the butt later on. Be honest with your advisor and let them know you're committed to school now that you're older. 15yrs. ago is a long time and in the long run it probably won't matter much. Once you're in study hard and bring your GPA up and you wil be fine! Best of luck!!!

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