Will Genetics Limit My Future Education?

[DesmondShark]

I was born with a myriad of mental issues ranging from psychosocial-immaturity, ADHD, sensitivity to noise and various other factors that correlate closely with Asperger's syndrome. My dad is PhD in Physics with a focus in cryogenics and my mom is a French existentialist artist (weird childhood, trust me). I always had a hard time in school with following through my studies, was often bored with the material and now am finding myself with the personal discipline to actually complete my studies. I have an extreme passion for science and often understand concepts quickly but I am a few years behind in terms of G.P.A and what courses I have completed. I am two years away from a B.S in Nursing and intend on continuing my education.

My question is this, due to a relatively low GPA (3.0) how restricted is my future when I want to pursue higher degrees? What can I do to accelerate the learning process? (my freetime consists of watching khanacademy videos and reading philosophy)... Ultimately, if my GPA is low(ish) could I ever get into a physics/chemistry/engineering/medical program??

-DShark

p.s. what should I focus on if interested in nanomaterials?

 

[Pengwuino]

You can't get into a physics/engineering program with a degree in nursing... do you plan on continuing beyond that and getting a BS in a better related field?

 

[QuarkCharmer]

You could go through your grades and figure out what GPA you can possibly achieve in the next 2 years. After that, consider what you could realistically achieve, as sort of a minimum point. Knowing that, look back at your previous coursework, and determine if there are any grades eligible for something like grade-forgiveness. 3.0 is by no means "bad", but I understand that a 3.5 is a moderately safe bet to get into a grad program "somewhere", and you should be able to accomplish that considering your 2 years to go?

Edit: This really only applies to engineering/physics professions to the best of my knowledge. I have absolutely no idea how medical school (or similar) works, but I would imagine a research type chemistry degree would be similar to physics in terms of programs.

 

[DesmondShark]

Yeah I am going to be working towards another degree while nursing full time. I like being busy :P

 

[Geezer]

I was born with a myriad of mental issues ranging from psychosocial-immaturity, ADHD, sensitivity to noise and various other factors that correlate closely with Asperger's syndrome.

My question is this, due to a relatively low GPA (3.0) how restricted is my future when I want to pursue higher degrees?
-DShark

Your "issues" very, very closely resemble mine, right down to the practically unmanageable noise sensitivity...

But I got admitted to a top 20 physics grad program despite my low GPA (3.53). You can do it, too, if you're committed to it.

Feel free to send me a private message if you want to discuss any particulars.