4.0 pre reqs

Thank you so much i just got back from my school and they told me thw program is very competitive like 200 kids out of 2000 get it in. This is at a CC let me remind you.

High school GPA: 1.6 (ranked 200 out of like 215)

Community college GPA: 3.2

Undergrad GPA: 3.48 (Graduated in May)

Last 53 credits (both CC and undergrad): 3.8

This summer i took A&P1, A&P2, microbio, and a religion class and i received all As (it was tough).

I don't think i got smarter or anything. The two biggest things that have changed is my work ethic and my expectations(or goals). I'm still only 4 years out of high school so i still have terrible study habits that i developed in high school but i make sure i get my work done no matter how little sleep i have or how late it is(i'm applying to accelerated nursing schools and i know i can't get away with late night cramming sessions anymore!)

There should be no reason why you cant get at least a 3.7 in your pre-reqs. If you are struggling with the material you should try to find a responsible study buddy.

Bern i think your post helps me the most. Im just an average guy but you all showed me i can do it

Hey JonB04,

The transition to college wasn't that bad at all. I had already set my mind on success and was not going to let anything get in the way. Someone else here hit the nail on the head when they said to not blame the material, or the professor and that it all comes down to you. I can't tell you how many times I have heard students say that the material is too hard, the professor is horrible, they are not smart enough, etc. Is it going to be hard? yeah, it is going to be difficult sometimes. College shouldn't be as easy as showing up and that is good enough. However, just like someone said "don't let it get the best of you". It can be done and people are doing it!:)

Btw, so can you!

I have a 4.0 and have worked REALLY hard to get it. I got out of high school as fast as I could and never went to college. I was not a fan of school. But then I found myself married and trying to get pregnant with our 2nd baby and realizing I wanted to go to school. I began prereqs for teaching before switching to nursing. I knew when I switched I HAD to get A's in every class to be competitive in the program. And here I am, only a couple classes away from nursing school and have kept my 4.0. It's all about determination, not smarts. I never would have considered myself "smart". But I knew how badly I wanted this and was willing to work to get it. I'm so glad I gave myself the chance to realize that. You can do it, too. If you truly put your mind to something and set a goal for yourself, as long as you don't give up and work hard, you can do anything.

I love the fact that i get so much love from allnurses.com thank you!