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Nursing School Admission Calculator

Enter your GPA, entrance exam score, experience, and target program type. Get an instant directional readiness estimate so you can build a smarter school list.

5 factors
GPA, exam, experience, prereqs, program
4 bands
likely fit to preparation needed
Instant
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Your profile

Prerequisite status

Readiness estimate

63/100
Match range

Your profile is in a reasonable match range. Program choice and application quality will matter, especially at capacity-limited BSN or ABSN programs.

GPA used

3.30

Exam score

78

Next steps

  • Build a balanced list with reach, match, and likely programs.

  • Retake TEAS or strengthen science coursework if deadlines allow.

  • Add healthcare experience or documented patient-care exposure.

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Can a calculator guarantee nursing school admission?
No. Nursing schools make admissions decisions using program-specific rubrics, capacity limits, prerequisite rules, interviews, essays, references, and deadlines. This tool gives a directional readiness estimate so applicants can build a better school list.
What matters most for nursing school admission?
Prerequisite GPA, science grades, TEAS or HESI scores, completed prerequisite courses, healthcare experience, and application timing are usually the most important factors. Some programs also weigh interviews, essays, residency, and prior degrees.
What GPA is competitive for nursing school?
Many nursing programs require at least a 2.5 to 3.0 GPA, but competitive BSN and ABSN applicants often have prerequisite or science GPAs above 3.3. Highly selective programs may expect stronger science grades and entrance-exam scores.

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