Raising the science GPA.....Bummed

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Has anyone been in my shoes?.....

Although my grades have been good in nursing school, many years ago I tanked my science GPA - 2.45. Is there ANYONE out there, who's been where I am now, manage to raise their science GPA high enough to be considered for crna school?

When I figured it, it would take me MANY (more than 10) A s in science courses to raise it to a 3.4. If I retake the chemistry and take o. chem along with pharm and advanced patho (making A s of course), do you think they will "forgive" the errors of my youth?

Thanks,

Cortrn

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It might be a good idea to meet/speak with the director of the program(s) that you intend to apply to and have them review your transcripts. They will give you guidance.

This is what I did. I ended up retaking 3 classes. Just be sure to make A's in any that you retake! Hope this helps.

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May sound silly, but I hadn't thought of bringing my transcripts in with me when I talk to them....but what a sound idea!

Thanks!

Cortrn

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Don't be surprised if they ask you to fax them in with a contact phone number as busy as they are you may actually get feedback faster this way!!!! :)

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Has anyone been in my shoes?.....

Although my grades have been good in nursing school, many years ago I tanked my science GPA - 2.45. Is there ANYONE out there, who's been where I am now, manage to raise their science GPA high enough to be considered for crna school?

When I figured it, it would take me MANY (more than 10) A s in science courses to raise it to a 3.4. If I retake the chemistry and take o. chem along with pharm and advanced patho (making A s of course), do you think they will "forgive" the errors of my youth?

Thanks,

Cortrn

I am in the same boat as you. My nursing school gpa was 3.5 while my science grades were 2.3. Fortunatly I was granted an interview, but was put on their alternate list. If I don't get accepted I am going to retake my chem, stats, and become ccrn certified. In addition, I will retake the gre when the stats course is over. Hope this info helps. ZAHMAN

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