Will Genetics Limit My Future Education?

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The discussion revolves around the impact of genetics and personal challenges on educational aspirations, particularly in pursuing higher degrees in fields such as physics, chemistry, engineering, and medicine. Participants explore the implications of a low GPA and strategies for academic improvement.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses concern about the limitations of a low GPA (3.0) on future educational opportunities, particularly in STEM fields.
  • Another participant suggests that a nursing degree may not directly lead to admission into physics or engineering programs, questioning the relevance of the current degree.
  • A different viewpoint proposes assessing achievable GPA improvements over the next two years and considering grade-forgiveness options to enhance academic standing.
  • One participant shares their personal experience of being admitted to a top physics graduate program despite a low GPA, indicating that commitment can lead to success.
  • There is a shared acknowledgment of personal challenges related to mental health and learning, with some participants relating their experiences to the original poster's situation.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing views on the relationship between a nursing degree and admission to STEM programs, as well as varying perspectives on the implications of GPA on future educational opportunities. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the best path forward for the original poster.

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Limitations include the lack of clarity on specific admission requirements for various programs and the potential variability in how different institutions evaluate GPAs and personal circumstances.

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

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