<p>I heard that nursing is easier to get into than lsa and engineering. </p>
<p>Here are my stats</p>
<p>ACT: 31
Recalculated GPA: 3.02</p>
<p>extracurriculars: track and field for 4 years
volunteering at hospital, relay for life, food kitchens.
good teacher recommendations.
race: white
AP tests: ap psych 5, ap biology 3, taking AP Euro and Chemistry this year</p>
<p>Other notes: My essays are good.</p>
<p>^ Gender?</p>
<p>And are you actually interested in nursing, or just trying to get into a good college?</p>
<p>Female. Does that make a difference?</p>
<p>Well I’m not sure how much easier it is to get into nursing, but your GPA is very low, and I was thinking the only way you could get accepted was if you were a male going into nursing (which is rare I think, so they’d want some males to diversify O_O). </p>
<p>It’s probably a reach, sorry! But then again, I don’t know about nursing too much so you might want to wait for a better opinion xD</p>
<p>Well your GPA is very low, is that UM GPA, if so what would be your normal unweighted/ weighted GPA ( I know it says recalculated, just not sure by what)?</p>
<p>Well I wouldn’t be surprise nursing is easier to get admitted into than LSA etc… due to ( at least last from what I have check) the growing field.</p>
<p>I will note that if you get accepted into their nursing school, I don’t think you can take classes from any other colleges besides whats within the school of nursing. </p>
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<p>I think maybe yosup question your gender for reasons of admission chances, like many say females entering engineering have a higher chance of being admitted ( hear it a lot going to a magnet school), though both of these fields have become a lot more popular and attractive to both genders.</p>
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<p>Not true on both accounts. The nursing admissions profile is almost identical to the LSA profile with respect to GPA and ACT averages.</p>
<p>And you can take classes at LSA as a nursing student, but you cannot double major in anything through Engineering or LSA. You can double major in art I believe.</p>
<p>I would ask you the same question that yosup did: And are you actually interested in nursing, or just trying to get into a good college?</p>
<p>Because if you are iffy on nursing, U of M’s 4-year lock-step program is not for you.</p>
<p>I’m actually asking this question for a friend. I came to CC to see if anyone with a relatively similar GPA entered.</p>
<p>Since I told you this bit of information, you can be harsh and truthful in your posts. I only say this because, perhaps, you wanted to spare me the negative feelings.</p>
<p>(I currently attend U of M, and my friend is in nursing, however, I feel that asking her what the minimum GPA is for nursing, since that would imply nursing (her career path) is less prestigious) </p>
<p>smart.cookie, I think you may be able to D.major in Engineering. I believe that my friend is double majoring in music and engineering.</p>
<p>Nursing is likely harder to get into than LSA. </p>
<p>And it is not easy - the time commitments are significant. There is a reason UMich has such a highly though of nursing program - and its pass rates on the nursing exam are so high. </p>
<p>And to the original poster - I think applying to nursing school anywhere requires an interest and commitment. You must demonstrate it no matter where you go. </p>
<p>Your grades will be a challenge in terms of admission. If in-state, I would look at other nursing programs, including UM Dearborn. If out of state, and you still want a 'big school" experience - look at Purdue - where your high ACT scores may really help out.</p>
<p>Oh wow, well if you attend University of Michigan you’ve likely have asked around campus… probably would be some of the best answers you’ll get and college confidential to compare as answers too. </p>
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<p>Read more- Wow, well if your friend is in nursing I would simply ask the comparsion of stats between the two colleges, their observations etc… that may give you a better view.</p>
<p>My friend, for whom I am posting for, shows exceptional interest in nursing, so the essays will be no problem. Her ACT grade is great. She is also a first-generation college student (something U of M seems to put into great consideration) she is also 25% puerto rican (is this a URM hook?)</p>
<p>The only thing I am concerned about is her GPA. She’s had challenges in the beginning of her high school careers- I plan to help her address those challenges within her essay.</p>
<p>What other approach do you guys suggest for her (and me helping her) to help her increase her chances, since she has a particular unique situation.</p>
<p>Thank you for taking the time to read this and I appreciate all the help</p>