Hi there. I have an undergraduate degree in Business with a 3.2 GPA. I am basically starting from square one as far as prerequisites go. Is it true that prerequisite GPA matters much more than overall undergrad GPA when applying for an accelerated program?
Nightbloom 55 Posts Mar 9, 2008 I think it depends on the program. The program I'm trying to get into counts only 4 classes towards getting into the actual program.
TheBean 26 Posts Mar 9, 2008 A 3.2 undergrad is a pretty good GPA. I made it into my program with a 2.0 undergrad (yes, I graduated by the skin of my teeth), but when I returned to take my pre-req's my GPA for those classes was a 4.0.Much of it will depend on the program that you're applying to. One school in my area was *very* concerned with my cumulative GPA and would not take into account any mitigating factors and did not care that it had been more than 10 years since I first got my BA. Some schools were only interested in the grades of my pre-req's. You should try to speak with someone at each school to find out what they evaluate your application on.Good luck! :nuke:
Nightbloom 55 Posts Mar 10, 2008 I'm applying to Ivy Tech. They require that you have C's or better in all prereqs but only 4 of the classes go towards your points to get into nursing school, along with your TEAS test score.
polka-dot, RN 1 Article; 375 Posts Specializes in ICU. Sep 8, 2008 The programs I am applying to at Sac State only look at your pre-req...or maybe it's the last 30 units. Either way, most of those were pre-req classes, so even though I have a not-so-stellar Bachelor's GPA, I have a 4.0 for pre-reqs...yay! Needless to say, I am a MUCH more focused student now!
