What are my chances?

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Hello!

I've been looking at ABSN and Traditional BSN programs lately. I was wondering if I could obtain some advice from the brightest minds out there about getting into any program.

I will be graduating with a BA in Ethnic Studies and a minor in Diversity with a 3.7 GPA. However, my Nursing Pre-req GPA is currently around a 3.1, which I will either raise or drop depending on these last few quarters. Overall, my cum GPA is 3.3.

Although my GPA is not as competitive as many others, I do have a decent handful of Volunteer/Paid hospital hours as well as leadership positions.

I was wondering what my chances are in getting into:

1. ABSN program

2. Traditional program

Any recommended programs that I have a higher chance in getting into?

I appreciate any help/recommendations!:)

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It really depends on the programs you are trying to enter. The admissions game is a funny business.

There are some programs that are not as competitive as others.

Do you have any place in mind?

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Hey! thanks so much for the response.

While I know that it's unlikely, I would love to either attend the University of Washington, or UPenn for their pediatrics.

I will probably also be applying to University of Colorado, Denver

Other than that, I'm still looking around. I might be going way over my head though...I'm just trying to find schools that don't just look at GPA for admissions and instead weigh multiple factors as a whole...

Any suggestions?

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i think u still have a pretty good chance.If the program requires gre do really well on that :)

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Hi raverm,

I read you are thinking of UCD, College of Nursing. I am too; I have a BA & MA but not science related at all. I have one more prereq to finish before applying. They are having an informational meeting on Sat. March 6 (look on their website to register for it). It may help you with making a decision or at least give you more information about both their Accelerated and Traditional programs. Personally, I'd take either one just to get accepted it's a great school.

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