GPA Calculation

[FlyMurse, BSN, RN]

Hi all,

Just wanted to see your different experiences with GPA calculation. I've heard of some schools just using the last 60 credits you've taken (which for me, would be my BSN program). Others want to factor in all education. I dropped failing an Arts of Asia class for a humanities credit I needed so that brought my GPA down significantly. Would schools care about something like that?

Thanks!

[FlyMurse, BSN, RN]

Also thinking of taking a graduate level Pathophys course to up my science GPA since I had a C in A&P 2. Any thoughts on that?

Thanks

[fightorflight]

Although an overall gpa of >3.3 may be good enough to get you a interview, a lot of programs look at your science GPA when it comes to choosing one candidate over another. To have a solid application I would recommend taking a graduate level science course or two,even if it puts you another year back from applying. This is coming from personal experience. Good luck!

[therockobama]

I suggest you attend an information session or contact a school that you are interested in directly to learn about how they calculate your GPA. Some schools also look more into your science GPA as well so that can be a huge factor even if your total GPA is not as good. Lastly, some schools like to look at your trends. i.e. if you did really bad on your first couple of years of college, but eventually became serious and picked up the slack towards the end, they put strong consideration to that. Bottom line: get your GPA to at least a little bit above the minimum and make sure you hit it out the park on other areas (ICU experience, volunteer work, committee/hospital involvement). You should at least then get a consideration for an interview.

[Fentanyl_CA]

I suggest you attend an information session or contact a school that you are interested in directly to learn about how they calculate your GPA. Some schools also look more into your science GPA as well so that can be a huge factor even if your total GPA is not as good. Lastly, some schools like to look at your trends. i.e. if you did really bad on your first couple of years of college, but eventually became serious and picked up the slack towards the end, they put strong consideration to that. Bottom line: get your GPA to at least a little bit above the minimum and make sure you hit it out the park on other areas (ICU experience, volunteer work, committee/hospital involvement). You should at least then get a consideration for an interview.

thank you so much for your advices.