New Gpa Calculation?

[NutritionRunner]

This is true:P

However, I'm doing my second degree in nursing right now and actually loving it so much. I think, for me at least, being an NP makes more sense anyways:)

I feel horrible for people that have taken on second degrees specifically to gain entry into Nosm; it's such a big sacrifice of time and money. (I know because getting into nosm was my MAIN reason for starting my bsn). But for me I was lucky enough to find a career I love in my second degree, so this decision feels more like closure? I can help people and have an amazing career and make a comfortable living as an NP.

To everyone who feels like their dreams were crushed by this decision: look into other health care professions:) if you truly want to help people, there are so many other options. I think we really put the MD up on a giant pedestal but healthcare is a huge team of brilliant specialists and there's so many other options!

So true! I went into dietetics as a second degree, with being an RD as my backup, but it's now my passion and career. I love everything about being an RD, and couldn't be happier with my choice. It helps that I've worked with MDs who treat me as an equal and seek out my nutritional expertise.

[Intermediate]

Oh NOOOOOOO. I'm in my 3rd year of 2nd UG

[mollypercocet]

On 7/31/2017 at 11:28 PM, Intermediate said:

Oh NOOOOOOO. I'm in my 3rd year of 2nd UG

Yeah... This kinda sucks. 

[drhoney]

Does anyone know if NOSM considers the GPA earned on a master's degree? Will they look at both transcripts and count them equally? Do they judge your Graduate GPA more harshly because it is more recent, or do they only look at the GPA on your undergrad with the 0.2 point increase on your undergrad GPA if you have a masters? 

[HappyAndHopeful]

2 hours ago, drhoney said:

Does anyone know if NOSM considers the GPA earned on a master's degree? Will they look at both transcripts and count them equally? Do they judge your Graduate GPA more harshly because it is more recent, or do they only look at the GPA on your undergrad with the 0.2 point increase on your undergrad GPA if you have a masters? 

Unless it has changed in the last year, it’s your undergrad GPA + 0.2, as long as your masters is finished before the deadlines on their website.