What are Cumulative GPA and Pre-req GPA?I am a little bit confused!

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Hi,

I am taking pre-reqs in community college right now. I finished A&P1 and 2 , college algebra, Psy 101, Life span pay, Chemistry, English composition. And, I am going to take micro, statistic, nutrition.

When I read BSN program requirement on school's website, they say cumulative GPA and pre-reqs GPA. I am not an American, so I am confused about this. I thought I am able to apply to BSN program after I finish all pre-reqs they require. But when it comes to cumulative GPA, do I need to take more classes? I have a bachelor degree from outside of America, which can be transferred to here.

Those who apply BSN program from community college, how many credits do I need to have to apply nursing program(BSN)?

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It can be confusing - even for those of us who are native-born.

Cumulative GPA is the average grade point of ALL college course you have ever taken - no matter how long ago they were completed. This would include courses taken outside the US. If they used a different grading scheme, you need to contact the school (you are applying to) to determine how they want you to proceed.

Pre-requisite GPA is the average grade point of only the courses that are required for the nursing program.

In order to obtain information about a specific school, you need to contact them because there is a great deal of variation among nursing schools.

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