What are my chances to get into Chamberlain BSN

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Hello everyone,

A little introduction about me I was a pre- dental major and I did not graduate but I did take a lot of classes that I do not need for RN (molecular gen, orgenic chem, calc, physics). My overall gpa 2.25 BUT my major for nursing gpa is above 2.75 (that chamberlain requires). I took hesi first time and I got 79% without studying, I took it yesterday for the second time and I did way better (86%). I talked to my advisor and I kept asking him the same question Does chamberlain look at both GPA (overall and major) or just overall?! He did not give me a concrete answer, however he suggested me to write a short essay why I want to become a nurse. I am nervous about the whole situation because I truly thought I was going to start BSN program on May 2 of 2016 and now its not for sure.

Why am I insisting to go to chamberlain?

Because my job has a partnership with them and will pay a good portion of the tuition, Chamberlain counted 56 credit hours from my previews classes and I was told I can be done in 2 years and 8 weeks, and its only 2 min away walking distance from my job.

Any idea or suggestion will be highly appreciated,

Thank you,

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I suggest talking to someone else to get a concrete answer. The admissions criteria shouldn't be a secret.

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Specializes in Peds, Med-Surg, Disaster Nsg, Parish Nsg.

Your post has been moved to the Chamberlain College Online Nursing forum for more response. You will find lots of information about Chamberlain in other threads here that you might find helpful.

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Specializes in Hospitalist Medicine.

The May semester will be starting in 2 weeks. I would assume you'd already have your acceptance by now, if you were going to be admitted for the May session. The next one starts in July, so even if you have to wait, at least it's not a long wait.

The student services advisor cannot tell you whether you'll be accepted or not, as they do not make admissions decisions. All they can do is walk you through the criteria for admission. It is up to the admissions department whether you're an acceptable candidate or not. You could always ask to speak to someone in admissions to get more detailed answers than what student services can provide you.

Good luck :)

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Specializes in EMS, ED, Trauma, CEN, CPEN, TCRN.

The admission requirements on the website specifically say CGPA - cumulative GPA. So they do consider everything. Your admissions advisor probably suggested the essay so that they can consider making an exception.

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Agree with above ^. I was told they count every class you've ever taken and it has to be at least 2.75

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Hey I know this post is from 2016 but I just wanted to know did you get in on the gpa you had? I’m in the same boat.

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May I ask what job will pay for your education? I am really looking into a job that offers tuition reimbursement specifically for Chamberlain (I live in Houston).

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On 2/19/2020 at 11:13 PM, Jessica15rdz said:

May I ask what job will pay for your education? I am really looking into a job that offers tuition reimbursement specifically for Chamberlain (I live in Houston).

MD Anderson does, that's why I'm choosing this school as well 

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