There are a number of courses that are related to nursing that can be taken to improve your GPA. Recommended courses for students applying to the Nursing program include: The Nursing program does not accept foreign coursework to support the Nursing major (anatomy, physiology, microbiology, nutrition, developmental psychology). Please check with the Counseling Department regarding math, english and any other prerequisite or support courses for the Nursing major.

Because NYU Wagner takes a holistic approach to application review, valuing both academic and professional preparation as well as a demonstrated commitment to public service, individuals with a lower GPA should not be discouraged from applying, particularly if they have significant professional experience. See similar questions...

The importance of a GPA varies by industry and company. Some companies have a strict minimum GPA requirement. But many do not have one or are flexible with the requirement. If you feel your GPA may not be what employers want don't mention your GPA on your resume or interview unless asked. If your GPA is required on your resume or you want to be prepared in case you are asked, make an appointment with a career counselor at the Magner Center for help on handling the situation. See similar questions...

Yes, you may take advantage of the Academic Forgiveness Policy that was passed in 1993 by the state legislature. This policy allows you to elect not to use college credits that are 10 years or older. You may not be selective in this process – it’s “all or nothing.” If a passing grade was generated in a course taken before fall of 1989 you will, however, retain your TASP exemption status. See similar questions...

Students can apply to the University as a special student and take one or more of the additional 4000-level accounting courses offered in the program (These courses are often taken by students not in the MAcc program to earn the 36 upper division accounting hours required in Florida for the CPA exam). The grades earned in these courses will be used by the College of Business in calculating the upper division accounting grade point average. See similar questions...

Your junior/senior major GPA should be above a 3.0; however, if there are extenuating circumstances for a lower GPA, you may still be considered for admission. Please address those issues in your personal statement. The GREs are only one of the factors we consider, so again, if there are extenuating circumstances, use your personal statement to address this issue. See similar questions...

You need to be aware of a sobering reality: admission to a health professions school is a highly competitive process. This means, of course, that these schools will draw candidates from the high end of the GPA range. Consider these statistics. The most common GPA for applicants admitted to medical schools nationwide, for example, is 3.75. At Upstate Medical University, the median overall GPA for accepted applicants is around 3.65 (3.57 for the science GPA). See similar questions...

First, you have to consider why your GPA is low. If you have been studying and are still getting low grades, you should speak to your teachers as to why you are getting low grade. You may want to also consider your study habits and then get a book from the library on study skills. That's usually helpful. If you are having personal or family problems, you may want to seek professional counseling to help you or maybe just talk to someone about your problems. See similar questions...

A student with a lower cumulative GPA can still be considered for the Fully Employed MBA program. Applicants in this situation should contact a pre-admission advisor for an individual consultation. [back] See similar questions...

GPA's and MCAT scores do not offset one another. Both have predictive value for success in medical school, particularly in the first two years, which everyone seems to think are the hardest. Therefore, the Admissions Committee generally prefers students who have both good GPA's and good MCAT scores. See similar questions...

Yes, unless the GMAT score is very low (and note that both the verbal and the quantitative GMAT scores are considered; there should be a balance here). See similar questions...

Applicants who do not meet the admission requirements are reviewed individually by the Admissions Committee. It is recommended that a student submit a personal statement along with the application and other documents. See similar questions...

While Westminster considers a student’s GPA, it is only one of many factors that go into our decision process. We welcome all students to apply, regardless of their GPA. See similar questions...

G.P.A. stands for Grade Point Average, which is calculated by dividing the total number of grade points obtained (credit hours x grade points) by the number of credit hours attempted during the period in question. See similar questions...