I'm new here, I'm seeking opinions on the best strategy for me to go about getting into a good Nursing school now that I'm finishing up prerequisites and seem to not be getting into any choice schools. I'm an adult student with no previous degree and 85 credits at a cc. It's been a long, hard road and I'm just tired of wasting time. The application process to transfer into a traditional BSN has been a nightmare for me so far and I'm starting to become extremely frustrated. Everything has gone wrong during this process and my chances of starting nursing school Fall 2015 are slipping through my fingers.
Apparently my current 3.31 GPA isn't getting me far, my A in Chem, B in Chem II, B in AP and B+ in APII isn't good enough in this competitive Philly market. I'm being held back by a bad second transcript from 10-15 years ago, a repeated College Algebra class (back then F and current C+) and my current Chem I was repeated once but I ended up with an A! (Also have a C in Statistics.). I just thought they focused on sciences when determining what type of student you are.
I'm starting to wonder if I should apply to some schools, (such as Penn State) as a regular transfer student-general studies and then once I'm in apply to the Nursing program?
It seems that when certain schools recalculate my GPA they claim I'm not a 3.0. Im at a loss and losing hope. I'm applying quickly to some diploma programs but only one admits for Spring. Im missing deadlines left and right. It's just all falling apart. I don't want to wait another year.
Also, any suggestions on schools that allow entry in the Spring?
Most schools in Philly use your cumulative GPAS, meaning everything you've taken thus far, if I remember correctly.
Have you applied to Holy Family, Gwynedd Mercy, Drexel, etc? I don't know if they're admitting for Spring or not...
Gwynedd Mercy accepted me into their traditional BSN program for Fall 2015!! Villanova keeps contacting me to ask for more information I have a feeling they might accept me as well. It's finally happening!
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Several diploma programs remain with Abington and Aria having strong articulation agreements with BSN completion programs--just need a few credits post graduation.
Best wishes on your journey,
Gwynedd Mercy accepted me into their traditional BSN program for Fall 2015!! Villanova keeps contacting me to ask for more information, I have a feeling they might accept me as well. It's finally happening!
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Gwynedd Mercy accepted me into their traditional BSN program for Fall 2015!! Villanova keeps contacting me to ask for more information I have a feeling they might accept me as well. It's finally happening!