How many schools did you apply to?

[malenurse2001]

I did post this question first in the CRNA forum instead of where it more so belongs- in the pre-CRNA forum. So I re-posted it here.

I read through most of the archives and have gained so much valuable information. Thank you to everyone that has contributed.

I've read in the *Read first* section that Nilepoc suggests only applying to 2 or 3 CRNA schools. After doing some searches, I haven't found much other info on this topic. I have been finding while talking to physicians, that as pre-med students they would usually apply to 25+ schools, so as to better their chances.

I would really like to hear from any SRNA's or CRNA's about how many schools they applied to/ how many interviews/ how may acceptance letters.

Thanks

[SANDMAN_RN]

i applied to 4 schools, got an interview at 3 of them. I did not go to my 3rd because I got accepted to my second interview.

The interviewers at my first school was impressed with the fact that I applied to 4 schools. they told me it showed them that I was dedicated to being a CRNA and that I would do whatever I needed to do to reach my goal. I was pleased that they would offer that positive feedback.

DD

[japaho41]

Applied to 6 programs

Interviewed at 1 so far

Have 3 interviews scheduled between July and Nov

[berry]

I applied to 4

2 interviewed --- not selected

1 interviewed --- alternate

1 accepted

[schway]

applied 6

interview offered 5

interviewed 2, accepted at both

the schwizzzz :roll

[MmacFN]

Applied to 3

Interview Offered at 3

Interviewed at 3

Was accepted at my first choice and called other 2 to let them know so others have a chance at acceptance.

[Sevo]

applied at one and got in to that school...

If i didnt get in there it was going to apply until I got into somewhere. Apply to as many as it takes and to as many schools as it takes. I know i was going to, but i got lucky and got into the school i wanted to get into

good luck

[japaho41]

applied at one and got in to that school...

If i didnt get in there it was going to apply until I got into somewhere. Apply to as many as it takes and to as many schools as it takes. I know i was going to, but i got lucky and got into the school i wanted to get into

good luck

Beginners luck, just think of all the app money you saved. Congrats!

[BeatOU]

search the forum for "shotgun" and you will find a good thread on this topic

[Sevo]

Beginners luck, just think of all the app money you saved. Congrats!

LOL, hell yeah.. I would hae gone to a school in alaska. I would have kept applying.. it can get expensive though

[berry]

when anybody talks about how expensive the process is for several schools think about the money lost working one more year as a staff nurse compared to starting as a CRNA 1 year sooner.

[fungirl]

I did post this question first in the CRNA forum instead of where it more so belongs- in the pre-CRNA forum. So I re-posted it here.

I read through most of the archives and have gained so much valuable information. Thank you to everyone that has contributed.

I've read in the *Read first* section that Nilepoc suggests only applying to 2 or 3 CRNA schools. After doing some searches, I haven't found much other info on this topic. I have been finding while talking to physicians, that as pre-med students they would usually apply to 25+ schools, so as to better their chances.

I would really like to hear from any SRNA's or CRNA's about how many schools they applied to/ how many interviews/ how may acceptance letters.

Thanks

I applied to 5 schools: 4 interviews, 4 acceptances..........I wouldn't suggest doing more than that, it did get expensive........And following up on 3 reference letters for 5 different schools is a job in itself. But, I found, that the more interviews you do the better you become..................Good Luck!!!