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Kiwkiboo- A 2.6 isn't the end of the world, it might not be as high as you would like, but it's still high enough. I've researched a lot of program in a lot of states and it seems as though 2.5 overall gpa and prereq gpa is the minimum. IF you're overall gpa isn't 2.5 you can take extra coursework to boost it up some. And some nursing programs, not a lot, allow prereqs to be retaken for an improved score...you could look into retaking some of your prereqs and then applying to those types of programs. I think if you have a list of schools you're interested in attending, you could contact them, explain your situation and ask what they would recommmend to improve your chances of being accepted. Plus if you volunteer or work in a healthcare setting, that looks good on your school application.

Hey Paula1501 I think it's great your overall gpa is 3.0 and 4.0 for the year! I think it's a good idea to submit a side note/letter explaining your circumstances, and getting good grades definitely shows you're capable in succeeding in a nursing program. I can't tell you specifically what chances you have of getting in somewhere with doing well on TEAS, and with your academics improving...but I can tell you that you have a lot to offer academically. Your grades are great...just keep applying, and open yourself up to programs that might require additional prereqs or might take more time than you would like to take in order to complete your degree. But if I can get in with a way lower overall gpa than your 3.0...there's a place out there for you too. PS...don't always bank on a troubled past for getting you were you need to be, sometimes it can come off as wanting a pity pass...and i think your experience as a CNA is fantastic...especially if its in a hospital setting!

@ Koalla56: I'm SOOOO SORRY this is super late, but I think it depends on the school and if they will accept the courses you've taken. If they do = less course work for you to take = shorter time to complete BSN. Have you had any luck getting in in SoCal? If possible, you should look into going out of state like I did...*sigh* oh how I miss California and the vast cultures and foods at my finger tips!

I had the same exact thought! (I thought I was a dork for wanting to find companions outside of my soon-to-be cohort, especially because I haven't found anyone from my school on here yet!) Thanks for posting! It'll be interesting to see the differences/similarities in our programs...starting in January, D'Youville College; Buffalo NY; You guys?

@emcadams: You have a 4.0 in microbiology?!?! OMG!!! Micro was by far the hardest course I've taken to date...I just could not wrap my mind around it...but I also had a teacher that just could not explain it well and whose english was quite questionable...I can still here his east indian accent "oh lawd tephaney what don't you understand now?" & I'd just go shrug and feel stupid while saying "Everything?" LOL!!!! I earned that C man! But to answer your question...I have no idea about FGCU. I didn't come across it during my searching. But I say don't resign/give up hope because their average is 3.5-3.7...it's an average, meaning some are accepted with lower than 3.5 and some are accepted with more than 3.7. PLUS a 3.2 is really not that far from a 3.5...and if you complete your current courses w/ your 4.0, your gpa will jump up even further! Don't stress, just do your best, and put your best foot forward during your application, essay, and any type of interaction you have with the program! Not all programs base entry off of grades alone, so if you have had any volunteering, or other type of extra-curricular activities, work experience, special circumstances, hardships, etc...some programs consider all of those things! GOOD LUCK...come back and let us know how it went!

@ Ladydeeb: IDK about transferring high school credits for foreign languages...I know that w/ my 1st degree they accepted my hs spanish credits during the admission process; However I ended up taking more spanish classes (for fun, & because I actually didn't learn anything during hs lol)...it could just depend on the school and what they require, but idk for sure. Now if you're talking about the nursing program accepting your hs chemistry and biology credits...i'm going to say no. You're going to need college level math and sciences (aka: nursing prereq's) before you begin nursing courses/clinicals...hs science teaches no where near what you need to know in order to progress into nursing (and in my opinion hs science was completely boring, unlike Anatomy & Physiology) But my understanding of OCU is that if you are admitted into the university and perform well in the basic required freshman courses (english, math), as well as your nursing pre-reqs (A&P I/II, Chem, Nutrition, etc) then you'll be automatically accepted into the nursing program. 1st two yrs = english, math, sciences, pre-req's; last 2 yrs = nursing courses/clinicals (this timetable is IF you pass all your courses the first time around, its not unusual to take 5 yrs instead of 4 to complete your first undergrad degree)

@jumpinjax: Thanks! Are you still in Buffalo?!?! Can you recommend areas/streets that are close enough to walk or take public transportation (less than 30 mins one way) to D'Youville. (I don't know if I'll be bringing my car yet)

@svann: I dont have to take the test because I have a B.A already, but I still have to wait until I met with my counselor in order to register. I also have to take their chemistry this spring too! Do you have to take any additional courses!?

@ ren1: Did you hear back yet?!

@ Juliansmom: No problem! @ Iridescent Orchid: Yea, tell your friend not to give up hope; it might not come when s/he may want it to, but it'll come right on time! It gets kind of discouraging seeing everyone with higher gpa's post their acceptance celebrations, but when you see someone in your situation (or similiar to it) succeed it kinda renews your spirit also!

@mrsjbrent06:Knock on wood...we're all gonna make it, graduate, AND pass our exams on 1st TRY!

@ mjmoon: NOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!! LOL!!!!!! I thought snow would be a great winter addition to my life...UNTIL NOW, I returned home (to my mom's house in Seattle) until school begans... It really does rain A LOT here! And by a lot, i mean 5-6 days out of the week!!!! Maybe snow will not be as bad because I won't be wet all day????? AND I can still go out and be 'active' (snow sports!) and not sit in the house singing 'rain rain go away'. lol PS....You've been to Buffalo?!?! What is it like????

@ Juliansmom2011: Don't quote me on this response, but I'm pretty sure I'm right though :) When a program asks for your overall gpa, they are asking for coursework taken from all previous institutions...in your case 2 prior and 1 current for a total of 3 schools (whose gpa's will be considered when combined; aka overall gpa) HOWEVER, with that said...you should really take note of each school's admissions requirements specifically and individually, because there are some schools who will specify that they will only consider your pre-req overall gpa, and other courses taken will have little impact on their decision. Or some schools require a minimum pre-req overall gpa, in addition to a minimum overall academic gpa. (Ex. You must have an overall gpa of at least a 2.5 (all 3 of your schools combined) and have an accumulative of a 2.8 or better in your pre-req's) There are so many variations, you just have to read carefully to see what that specific school desires. Hopefully I helped and not confused you! lol

@ Unthinkable: I relocated to California a few years ago (Bay Area)...but unfortunately (in my research) I have found that California and a lot of west coast schools in general have less admission cycles/opportunities than the east coast and south-which makes competition much greater (for me). Price also seems to be much steeper, so I don't have much west coast info...and I see that you're from the LA area? If that's correct, I have come across a lot of postings on here from SoCal that have info on no-wait/list programs, quicker entry programs, easier admissions, etc. (however, I also noticed that a lot of them were either ASN or higher tuition rates) So you should try to look under the Region tab here and see what you can pull up.

@ svann: YAY!!!! I'm KNEW there had to be someone out there SOME WHERE!Where are you coming from? And will you be a first year/freshman or transfer nursing student!?!?!