Sub Par Grades? Do I have a chance?

[Squidelle]

Hello, I've been reading allnurses for a couple of years now and I'd really love some feedback. I'm graduating from Lehman college in May with a Bachelors in Sociology. I want to become an RN and I'm feeling very discouraged because of my prereq grades. My overall GPA is a 3.0

AP1-A

AP2-C+

Micro-C-

Orgo Lecture-C & Lab-B

General Chem Lecture-B+ & Lab-A

Statistics-A

I've only ever applied to one nursing program and got rejected and that was St.Francis College.

I'd completely given up any hopes of getting into the field of nursing because my prereq grades are pretty terrible but this is what I really want to do so I've been considering AAS programs if all else fails

Could anyone suggest some ABSN and AAS programs in NYC that I might maybe have a chance at getting into?

[SionainnRN]

It's really hard for anyone to tell you that. There are so many variables when applying to nursing school. Some are pure GPA based, some are gpa and tests, some have a point system. Honestly there's no way for us to know. You'll just have to look at all the different programs. I would start with the ones closest to you, that way you can go in and talk to them if you need more info. Good luck!

[WookieeRN, BSN, MSN, RN]

From my understanding, nursing schools in the NYC area (including BSN and ASN) are extremely competitive. Any chance of retaking any of those classes for a better grade?

[goddess9]

Can you retake any of those classes at a community college? I've found that the community colleges are smaller in size and that helps.

[jmariew]

Retake a few pre-req's & work hard to get A's. Take or retake your TEAS or HESI. Then reapply to more than one program (ADN, BSN, & ABSN). Don't give up! Good luck!

[RunBabyRN]

Before you retake any classes, look at the repeat policies at schools. They will vary. Some don't care, some do, some will factor in the old grades, some won't.

You may want to look at programs with lotteries. Look at the different ways schools factor acceptance. Do a Google search to look at schools, and check out each of their program's websites.

As stated above, there are SO many variables, and only you have a thorough knowledge of your situation. Usually, yes, there's a way to make it work.

Good luck!

[MissMoo25, BSN, MSN, RN, APRN, NP]

I agree with the other poster, of course never give up until it is no longer possible. My grades were terrible my first few years of college and ultimately they got better and I got accepted and managed to graduate my BSN program with honors. Apply for anything you are eligible for. You won't be an option if you don't apply.

[caliotter3]

If you can't find the necessary info on the nursing program link for each school you are interested in, then make an appointment to see one of their program advisors and obtain the necessary information.

[RunBabyRN]

If you can't find the necessary info on the nursing program link for each school you are interested in, then make an appointment to see one of their program advisors and obtain the necessary information.

Or even e-mail them and ask. I had to do this with a couple of programs, and they were always good about getting back to me.

[DoGoodThenGo]

While your overall GPA is not bad (3.0) you have three grades ranging from C minus to C plus in sciences. CUNY program such as Hunter-Bellevue want B grades, and even IIRC College of Staten Island (ADN) program as well. Some schools such as Hunter-Bellevue will not accept repeat prerequisite courses as well.

Look into private programs such as Beth Israel where you have more of a chance to sit down and meet with those making admission decisions and can explain why you would make a good candidate for entry.

Of the CUNY schools Queens Community College seems a bit more forgiving at least for their ADN program.

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