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Tips for succeeding?

Hello everyone! This is my first post. I am currently a nursing major at a very popular university in PA. I just wrapped up my first yr. Sadly,I am not doing as well as I hoped. My school requires an overall 3.0 and I'm around the 2.7 range. I took my first science pre req this semester(Microbio) and finshed with a C+(80). Very disappointing.I would do terrible on tests. I study,take notes,and even attend another class (teacher has two seperate lectures back to back). I currently work around 25 hrs a wk.I know this is alot but I have no other support system as far a finances go. Over the summer I plan on getting my cna license to get used to working in a hospital setting. It pains me to realize that Im so close yet so far! My advisor recommended changing my major,but this has been my dream for the longest and I dont want to give up.There are people with 3.5 and above doing the same things as me(am I missing something?!) I know next yr will be even more challenging as far as courseload is concerned. Does anyone have any tips or advice for why I'm not making the grade requirements? I was considering transferring,maybe for a better chance and fresh start...

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    I'm a fellow student, so I feel your pain. Working hard for good grades takes a lot out of you. That said, there is no substitute for a 4.0GPA. Nursing schools are very competitive right now. They have to use something to screen applicants. For some, it's GPA. For others, it's a previous educational goal. A B in micro can tank you, and that's just how it goes.

    I wish there was another way to prove yourself. Medical school (MD) is easier to get into than nursing school is. Medical school has a 50% acceptance rate, and nursing school commonly has less than 10% acceptance.

    Good luck.

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    You are doing great, Best of luck :yes:

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