Low cumulative GPA. Hope for ABSN?

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Hi all!

I'm pretty new to the site but have been visiting it for help for quite some time now. I was hoping somebody could help calm my nerves a little or maybe offer some advice. I've seen similar questions asked but wanted to get my own specific problem out. I am currently in the process of applying to ABSN programs and am worried about my academic record from a few years ago. I transferred schools quite a few times and just recently graduated with my bachelors. My stats are as follows:

graduating GPA: 3.4

prereq GPA: 3.6

last 60 credits: 3.5

cum GPA: 2.5 :(

I'm reallllly worried that my cumulative will prevent me from getting in anywhere. Is it really that important? Do you think they could overlook it?

What school did you get into?

What school @siggystardust

Hi all!

I'm pretty new to the site but have been visiting it for help for quite some time now. I was hoping somebody could help calm my nerves a little or maybe offer some advice. I've seen similar questions asked but wanted to get my own specific problem out. I am currently in the process of applying to ABSN programs and am worried about my academic record from a few years ago. I transferred schools quite a few times and just recently graduated with my bachelors. My stats are as follows:

graduating GPA: 3.4

prereq GPA: 3.6

last 60 credits: 3.5

cum GPA: 2.5 :(

I'm reallllly worried that my cumulative will prevent me from getting in anywhere. Is it really that important? Do you think they could overlook it?

The two schools I applied to only look at the prereq gpa- so a 3.6 is not so bad at all. Higher than mine and I got in.

I would apply to more than one school and being willing to drive a bit. The schools you apply to should clearly state how they score applicants and whether or not a cum gpa matters at all. I'm guessing it doesn't.

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