Hey all,
I decided to start thread for people (like me) who applied to CRNA schools this year, didn't get in, and plan on applying again next year for admission in 2021. Rejection is tough and after going through the 5 stages of grief... I'm ready to tackle the dreaded CRNA application process again.
What are you guys doing to increase your chances/ make yourselves stand out? Are you re-writing your letter of intent/personal statements? Using the same letters of recommendations or changing them up? Taking another science course? Getting another certification? Getting more involved in the unit? Shadowing more? Applying to more schools? GRE? Or just getting more experience?
Background on me:
Nurse in NYC. Experience includes 3 years on med-surg and 2 years in the CTICU. I applied to a total of 4 schools this year. Got an interview to only one school, rejections from the rest. I am hoping that another year in the CTICU will increase my chances for actually getting interviews. I am currently taking an organic chemistry course and doing statistics next (its been over 5 years). GPA 3.7. I have my CCRN but plan on getting my cardiac surgery certification (CSC) too. I am probably going to change my recommendation letters and re-write/improve my personal statements. Thinking about possibly taking the GRE (even though most schools don't require). I do plan on applying to more than just 4 schools next year but prefer to stay in the east coast. Top schools include Fairfield, Columbia, and Rutgers.
I'd love to hear from you all, whether it's your second, third, or fourth rodeo in the CRNA application process. This thread is intended to support and advise those seeking acceptance into CRNA school, again.