The semester is almost finished and I’ll probably get a 3.0 for my first semester. I’m at a university right now but transferring to a community college at home. I’m a biology major and want to be a nurse practioner. I’m worried because I finished high school with a 3.9 and got a 3.0 in my first semester. Is it good or bad?
College Algebra: B
Intro to genetics: B
Genetics lab: B
Speech: B
History: B
It’s a good start! I think I read somewhere that the average first semester GPA is 2.75-2.80. The first semester is often the most difficult for many with the academic and social changes. One aspect that is very difficult for first semester students is the time in between major exams. There are not as many opportunities to raise your grade such as homework, participation and quizzes like in high school. Now that you know what you need to do for your classes, time management etc. you’ll do better even each semester. Are you transferring because you are homesick? This is so common during the first semester and only gets better with each passing semester once you make new friends, have new experiences and not think so much about home and old friends. Most students how stick it out for semester two are glad that they did. Good luck!
It’s not good. Becoming a NP is increasingly competitive and that type of GPA will not get you into NP school. There is however a much bigger question buried in your detail. Why are you transferring to a CC from a University? It will be more difficult coming from a CC to get into NP school. I know that some here may say I sound too harsh but this is the reality as I know it.