What is your pre-nursing GPA?

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I am beating myself up because I got two A- which will put my GPA down to a 3.94. I was shooting for a 4.0, but it looks like I won't achieve that. I know a 4.0 isn't necessary to get into nursing school, but I'm afraid that my GPA will hurt me.

Am I being too hard on myself? What is/was your GPA? Did you make it (if you know) into a nursing program?

Thanks :)

I was told the classes I HAVE to get As in are Eng and the 3 Bio Sci classes. This is going to be an uphill battle.

Just so you know many pre-nursing students apply this mentality to ALL of their classes, if I were in your situation I would do the same. You'll have to redeem yourself in one way or another.

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My GPA 3.2 over all. I know its not the greatest. Great thread. :yeah:

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3.2 was mine and I got in....Florida

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Just so you know many pre-nursing students apply this mentality to ALL of their classes, if I were in your situation I would do the same. You'll have to redeem yourself in one way or another.

Wow. OK... that was rude. I wasn't telling you what my mentality was - I was repeating what classes the most emphasis is put on at my school. FYI - I have a 4.0 semester (summer) and a 3.6 semester (fall) so far since I've been back in school which explains why my GPA got over 2.0 with so many Fs so far but thanks for the encouragement. :rolleyes:

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So far a 4.0 but there are still many classes ahead of me; however, I believe that with a hard work it won't be too difficult to maintain a high GPA ;)

I wouldn't worry to much about a 3.94. As far as I know, you won't have any problems with getting into a nursing program :)

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This is a frustrating (and slightly annoying) thread to read. :banghead:

Your GPA certainly isn't everything, and is really only as relevant as the program you're applying to makes it. So much more goes into a person's character than their GPA, and I firmly believe that if you are a well-rounded person and are truly passionate about what you're interested in (and do have smarts to back it up), then your GPA is only one piece of the picture.

I think all these "Oh no, I don't think i'm going to make it because I just dropped down to a 3.98" statements are probably scaring the crud out of some people here. Be proud of your great grades, but don't be ridiculous.

We're all going to be nervous when it's something we really want, but don't have complete control over.

...stepping off my soapbox now...

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I understand why you would find it frustrating - it is annoying to hear people complaining about what are essentially excellent, amazing grades.

However, in my area, nursing school is extremely competitive. There are at least 3 BSN programs, 4 ADN programs, and hundreds and hundreds more applicants than seats, even with so many programs. Most of the schools end up not admitting students with GPA's below 3.75, due to the point system and huge applicant pool. This makes me crazy paranoid about maintaining excellent grades, and I bet other posters are in a similar situation.

I agree, being well-rounded is very important, especially to nursing - I'm trying too be, also - with CNA work, volunteer time at a hospital, raising my family, maybe even having fun(!) - but still wanna keep my 4.0:wink2:

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Currently i have a gpa of 3.0.. all of my science courses & as well as gen education requirements

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I recently broke out in a cold sweat upon reading that the average GPA for PA applicants at UC Davis was 4.0 ! Too much stress... as my completed associates is at a 3.94 but all NS pre-reqs are 4.0. (Below 3.8 is non-competitive for the BSN course here in N Cal)

ADN kicks off in August! No official letter yet, but the department head has given a verbal assurance of a seat.

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Im sitting at a 2.07. Yup. Not good. :crying2:

Even when I re-do it and even if I get an A the W still counts as an "F" when I apply for the nursing program (at this particular school)

I was told the classes I HAVE to get As in are Eng and the 3 Bio Sci classes. This is going to be an uphill battle.

Just so you know many pre-nursing students apply this mentality to ALL of their classes, if I were in your situation I would do the same. You'll have to redeem yourself in one way or another.

Wow. OK... that was rude. I wasn't telling you what my mentality was - I was repeating what classes the most emphasis is put on at my school. FYI - I have a 4.0 semester (summer) and a 3.6 semester (fall) so far since I've been back in school which explains why my GPA got over 2.0 with so many Fs so far but thanks for the encouragement. :rolleyes:

I wasn’t questioning your mentality. I was simply pointing out something that for some people whose schools don’t look at anything but your grades, there is no option but to strive for the highest possible marks, in order to do what you can to potentially guarantee your spot in a program. I think it is a good goal to have but I don’t think that it is fully necessary or possible for everyone.

I didn’t mean to sound discouraging, YOU are the one that said it will be an uphill battle for yourself. Don’t transfer your own doubtful feelings on to what I said. I never said you couldn’t do it, nor do I think it is impossible. You said yourself that your As will still count as W/F when you apply, I was simply saying that it is still a good idea to get As in those classes because it shows the selection committee that you made a mistake but that you are fully capable of better grades. Like FlyGirl said, “your GPA is only as important as the program you are applying to makes it” That is very true. At some schools, especially with lottery selection, it doesn’t matter what your GPA is.

But as others have pointed out. In order to remain competitive, a 4.0 is very important. It doesn’t shut out those that don’t have 4.0, it’s just the way it is…

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I wasn’t questioning your mentality. I was simply pointing out something that for some people whose schools don’t look at anything but your grades, there is no option but to strive for the highest possible marks, in order to do what you can to potentially guarantee your spot in a program. I think it is a good goal to have but I don’t think that it is fully necessary or possible for everyone.

I didn’t mean to sound discouraging, YOU are the one that said it will be an uphill battle for yourself. Don’t transfer your own doubtful feelings on to what I said. I never said you couldn’t do it, nor do I think it is impossible. You said yourself that your As will still count as W/F when you apply, I was simply saying that it is still a good idea to get As in those classes because it shows the selection committee that you made a mistake but that you are fully capable of better grades. Like FlyGirl said, “your GPA is only as important as the program you are applying to makes it” That is very true. At some schools, especially with lottery selection, it doesn’t matter what your GPA is.

But as others have pointed out. In order to remain competitive, a 4.0 is very important. It doesn’t shut out those that don’t have 4.0, it’s just the way it is…

My A isn't an F. My 'W' is looked at as an F even when I get an A the second time around. Foolish me for taking that class SIX YEARS AGO before I had any plans of going to nursing school. ALL grades are important - uphill battle as Im starting school backwards. Rather than starting with no grades Im starting with Fs. Not a big deal as I can and am re-doing those classes and none of those Fs will count. You are very rude (and theres more obscene words Id rather put than 'rude' and I probably should since I could care less about being banned).

Maybe you should use that 4.0 head of yours before opening your mouth. I was told to come to this site for support. Instead Im getting ripped a virtual new one by some broad I don't know/don't give a rats you know what about. This site is full of holier than thou/Im better than you students. If the field of nursing if filled by people like you maybe I should go into a different field. Last thing I want is to work with a bunch of stuck up brats. Good bye and be careful because that attitude of yours WILL catch up with you in the end.

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This site is full of holier than thou/Im better than you students. If the field of nursing if filled by people like you maybe I should go into a different field. Last thing I want is to work with a bunch of stuck up brats. Good bye and be careful because that attitude of yours WILL catch up with you in the end.

Well, you have continued to misunderstand me. I am sorry you hate this site so much. Maybe you should read some of the threads about nursing school drama, If you can't handle what you consider rude then maybe you should read some threads about what people have experienced during nursing school as well as their first year(s) on the job.. I will only tell you the truth. You only beat yourself up about your grades, nobody else, including me, did that.

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