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I wouldn't say that you're dreaming big, many nursing students are non-traditional nowadays. At my college, I see people fresh out of high school along with 60 year old's who want a change. Taking a few years off is not going to put you at any sort of disadvantage. The best thing about college is that it ISN'T high school. Your past circumstances won't dictate how you do in college, only your passion and dedication will. As far as not being accepted, just keep your goals in focus and do as well as you can in all the pre-nursing classes. Start studying for nursing school entrance exams, and if possible, apply to as many colleges as you can. Really the best thing I can say is don't have a preconceived notion about who you are and what you're capable of because of teenage years. I'd say if you're truly dedicated and know what you want, you have a great chance of being accepted. Good luck!

Usually the lowest GPA to apply is between 2.5-3.0. Although that doesn't matter as much as the average GPA accepted. If the school goes solely by GPA, I've heard as high as 3.9. If it's a lottery, well, then just cross your fingers. It would be best to ask someone in admissions, they'll be honest about how competitive it is.

I'm currently attending a community college where A&P I is the pre-req to apply to the nursing program, and only the top 2% will be accepted. On the first day of class, the professor announced that a third of us must fail and 90% will fail the first exam. The exam is on next Tuesday, but I've been slightly losing my mind since I began this class. I haven't been able to sleep or leave the house except to go to classes. I keep rereading, using flash cards and coloring books, but it feels like it just goes in to go back out again. For anyone who has taken this class or has been tested, have you felt similar? Does it seem like you remember nothing, but will come to mind during the exam? Do professors always say those things to scare away the less serious individuals? I have never felt so anxious or pressured in my life to do well. I just need to know that others feel the same.