Will low gpa in previous degree affect your future education?

[Ywc2018]

Hi everyone

I graduated from UCLA in 2016 with a bachelor science degree majored in biochemistry. Gpa 2.8.

im not going to make up any excuses for my previous horrible grade. I didn't have any motivation, didn't know what I wanna do after college, didn't even go to class. I was very lost . I spent 2 years working as a part time sales at Apple (nothing to do with my degree) after my graduation because I'm not interested in lab jobs and I'm sure they wouldn't want me anyway due to my low gpa.

I eventually decided to become a nurse because it is somehow similar to my undergrad field and the most important reason is I'm actually legit interested in nursing. i Went to my local cc in 2017 and got 4.0 in both my prerequisites and fixed sets and a 94% on the teas. Decided to go to adn instead absn coz I'm out of student loan

This is actually the first time ever I feel like I'm good at doing something and found something I like. I'm 2 semester in my adn and have A in all classes. I'm planning to take adn-bsn then work then bsn-msn after I get my license next year. But I feel my previous 2.8 is gonna drag me down. Especially bsn - msn. I m really putting all my effort into this degree now and I don't want my previous mistakes affect me my entire life . Any advice???

[gopats1234]

If I had to guess, I would say that schools will be more interested in the grades you got earning your ADN. Regardless you should be incredibly proud of yourself for not only working your butt off to boost your grades and get a 4.0 in all your prerequisites, but for finding your passion!! Don't let your previous GPA bring you down... if anything the schools you apply for will be impressed at how much your grades increased. Also the nursing CAS has a section where you can explain any poor grades on your transcript... there are many others factors that admissions counselors consider, not just your transcript! Focus also on your personal statement/essay as well.

[elkpark]

It simply depends on the individual school. Some schools will care, some won't. It certainly can't hurt for you to do your best to get top grades in everything going forward. Best wishes!