What is the best option for me? - Low GPA wanting ABSN

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I recently graduated with a non-nursing bachelors and a GPA of 3.1. I’m interested in nursing and will be taking general nursing pre-reqs this Summer Ap1&2, micro etc. 

Which programs would I be competitive for (CT resident)? 

Do I have a shot at getting in to an ABSN program? 

I have looked into programs outside the state too. 
I am primarily looking at ABSN programs with multiple start dates as my goal is to be enrolled in a program asap.  

Any info would be very beneficial! 

Specializes in RN Student/ER Tech.

Are you saying youre planning on taking A&P 1 and 2 and micro in the same Summer semester? 

Specializes in oncology.

What was you BS degree in?

What's your degree in? Do you have any volunteer experience (in any area)? Do you have any healthcare experience? What grades do you realistically think you'll be getting in the pre-reqs? ABSN's look at a lot of different criteria, they tend to look at the applicant as a whole instead of just grades/numbers. If you're asking if a 3.1uGPA will keep you from being accepted, the answer is no. If the rest of your app is strong, that GPA shouldn't hold you back too much for ABSN programs . 

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