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Elizabeth Renee, you are absolutely correct, in fact, I tried it, they denied me, so I appealed and they denied me again. It sucked. I had to make my case to a panel. One woman, one male student, and one adult male African man (I think one of the science teachers). The only one who had any empathy was the woman...but I lost anyway.

Do I just apply anyway? Even if I don't fit the minimum requirements for science?

Thanks j.n.moore87. What was your science GPA? And overall GPA? My overall is about 3.2, but my science is 2.0. I got a B in my 5 unit chem class, but that doesn't seem to matter. I would gladly be wait listed... But I don't know of any schools that accept below a 2.5 in sciences.

Thank you for the reply, Sarahd333. That's some serious stuff you went through... How did you do when you repeated the classes? My problem is that I can't repeat the classes because I am only allowed one repeat, which I wasted with a W, not because I can't afford it.

Thank you for the reply, Sarahd333. How did you do when you repeated the classes? My problem is that I can't repeat the classes because I am only allowed one repeat, which I wasted with a W, not because I can't afford it.

Hi guys, I'm new, although I've been stalking this site for about 5 years. I've wanted to be a Nurse Practitioner in Women's Health my entire life. Both my parents were NPs (one in women's health and the other in neurology). I've never been a great student, I'm average at about a 3.2. The problem is, my GPA has been brought down by my science courses (which I need at least a 2.5 in). For my three science pre-reqs I received Cs:cry: In my first semester of college (2009) I did not care about my grades and got a C. In 2010 I took anatomy. My mom died in the middle of the semester and I refused to drop the class. I didn't predict the future and guess that I'd have to take care of my dad, who stopped functioning. I pulled off a C. I decided I'd repeat the class the following semester (which apparently was pointless and didn't count because I got a C, not a D) and a few weeks in I had a breakdown (apparently delayed grief) and still refused to drop the class. But I had to move out of my dads house and in with my moms sister. I got a W, which counted as my one allowed repeat in science courses. I am not an overly emotional person, but my moms death hit me and my dad was not functional. I spent 6 months away and when I returned I got my CNA licensure. I couldn't find a job without experience so I became a nanny and didnt really look back. I love it and its the perfect job while in school. So last year, while taking my last nursing pre-req (physiology), I realized I could transfer and get my BS in Community Health Education. I wasn't sure, but I applied anyway just in case history decided to repeat itself and I got a C. I studied my butt off. Every single day!!! I had a tutor twice a week and a fantastic instructor. Well, good thing I applied for universities because I got a C I was really disappointed in myself, but happy I got into a 4 year program, even if it wasn't my original plan. So here I am... On track to become a community health education specialist, unable to cope with the idea of not being a nurse. My advisor at my CC told me there was no hope. As far as I know, I have to wait several years for my grades to expire. Some schools expire the classes in 7 years, but others make you take a refresher course and your previous grade still counts. Is there anything else I can do? I live in CA. I can't afford private school. If you finished this whole thing, you're amazing. Thank you. This was not supposed to be a page long complain-y post, I just wanted to tell the whole story. I am not the best test taker, but I am a healer and LOVE health science.