Anybody from UAB, SAMFORD OR UTC have advice for the building a strong application.

BamaCRNA2B · Jan 4, 2009

:pI am getting closer to the application process. My interests are UTC, Samford and the UAB CRNA program. Does anyone have advice on what builds a strong application. What GRE scores did those of you that got excepted have? Where do I start? Any information is appreciated.
Thanks for all your help.
Sleepeasy

I can only speak for my experience with the application process for UAB and Samford. To be competitive at either school you should have a B or above in each of your science courses. The GPA for entrance at Samford is probably about a 3.5+ cumulative GPA. If you make 1000 on the GRE, you will have no trouble. I know that both schools occasionally take outstanding applicants that have 900+ on the GRE. A 1000 on the GRE is best, but it's not impossible to be accepted with less.

I took an advanced Pathophysiology class, repeated an anatomy class with a cadaver lab, and physiology prior to applying while working full time. My GPA was about a 3.5.

I had many honors, extracurricular activities, and community service activities in my college experience. While working for serveral years at a large Level 1 center, I served on a hospital committee to help organize a large educational conference, and I was the leader for my unit's March of Dimes fund raising team. I think those activities helped to make my application stronger.

Start by going online and checking out the application checklists for each school and go ahead and get started. Good luck!

sleepeasy · Jan 4, 2009

Hey BAMACRNA2B. Thanks for the input. It is very helpful. I still have to master the GRE and I need to consider the Pathophysiology Class as well. Which program are you attending? Thanks .

gtm11mc · Jan 24, 2009

Anybody interviewing for the Mobile component for UAB?