4.0 in pre reqs difficulty

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I know ive asked this before but how hard would it be to get a 4.0 in pre reqs or atleast a 3.7 at a community college

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Specializes in ICU / PCU / Telemetry / Oncology.

About as hard as it would be at a 4-year university. Prereqs are only as difficult as the time that you DON'T put into them to study. Get behind in your reading & assignments and you're compounding the problem.

When I was a freshman in undergrad, I took chemistry for granted, partied and used my textbook as a paperweight. Result: D ... Years later, I took chem seriously, read the chapters before every lecture and sat front row absorbing every word. Result: A.

It really is not rocket science NOR impossible to get the 4.0 ... you just need the focus. Textbooks are assigned for a reason, use them!

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Thank you so much. I feel like allnursea will be behind me for a long time. This is just where i come when i doubt myself. But allnurses is always behind me picking me up when i fall, and i really have to thank them for that.

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Specializes in Medical Surgical/Addiction/Mental Health.

I concur with Paco. There are so many supplemental materials given to students to help them be successful in their courses. There is also the internet. It will not come easy if you do not put in the time. Also remember this, your pre reqs are building blocks for your nursing courses. If you don't put in the time and energy to establish a strong foundation, the chances of you being successful in your nursing courses are slim. Make a conscience decision that for the next semester, you will have no life as you plan to study in order to do well in your courses. It isn't the rest of your life J

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I dont do much with my life rigjt now really. Im going to come all out with this one. I am afraid the work is going to overwhelm me. Even though i have alot of free time and no job. I feel as if it will still take a toll on my body and mind. I just want to get into the mindset of working very very hard. But im afraid ill ger lazy and fail

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From my experiences, I would say it is much easier to obtain a 4.0 in pre-requisite courses at a community college. I had taken bio & chem at a 4-yr. university with other pre-med students (pre-nursing students were enrolled in courses specifically for health sciences/gen eds). The exam material presented went more in-depth at the university, and the majority of the class would receive a grade of C. At the community college, I've noticed that there are frequent opportunities for extra credit, the lectures are more bare-boned, and a greater percentage of students receive A's or B's.

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thanks so much but i know even though im going to a CC its still competitive and 4.0s in the pre reqs are still difficult to obtain especially in a&p

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I went to a 4-year private university where they really stick it to you and now I am trying out for nursing as a career change and I find that the community college I am attending to complete my pre-req's is much easier but I am also older now and wiser. I had a 4.0 GPA while attending the private university and now in the community school as well. At times, I feel nervous but kill myself studying because I have no choice I need to pass with an A or the programs I am applying to will not even consider me.

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When you say kill yourself studying what do you mean by that. Everyone says study hard and youll be fine, but what does study HARD mean? I just need an example of a typical day of studying.

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Before anatomy, chemistry I had a 3.71. After those courses, My GPA went to a 3.60. if I make straight A's this semester (wich I should since i have really easy classes except micro) my GPA will go to a 3.83 the least. I am in a community college and this is my last semester.

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Kris what were you grades in high school. If you dont mind me asking

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Its going to depend on the teacher. If you have a great teacher, it will not be difficult. If you have a crappy teacher, then it's going to be a lot of work.

Though I will agree that it is likely easier to achieve a 4.0 at a cc over university.

Studying time is strictly going depend on how quickly you learn. I only studied a few hours a week for A&P. However I studied twice as long for Micro. I never studied in any other course.

You will learn quickly how long it takes you to learn something and retain the knowledge (somewhat).

I say set aside a lot of time to study. The rule they will tell you is like 3 hours for every credit hour (something like that.) I never took that much time, but I know some people who did.

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