gpa 3.2

[garfieldrn]

Hi, I wanted to know if anyone here or if you know anyone that got accepted into CRNA school with a GPA of 3.2 or less?? I went to a counseling session for CRNA school and the counselor was kind of rude to me. He said that I would never get into CRNA school with my GPA. I asked what I could do to better my chances and he pretty much told me to give up.....I was very depressed after that so I am hoping that someone could tell me that my dream of becoming a CRNA are not over.

[NICU_RN_CN]

My GPA overall was 3.3. Last 60 hours 3.65. Math and Science GPA was 3.8. GRE 940. MAT 68. After working in the ICU for 5 years, I applied for 2 years in a row to UAB and got interviews but did not get accepted. I applied to Gooding Institute at Bay Medical Center last year and was accepted. I really didn't think I would even get a interview from Gooding. I am so glad I got into this program. My class consist of 15 people. I am pushed to the max everyday. The reference letters and the interview are the biggest part of being accepted in my opinion.

Another thought is what type of program you are applying to. I was intubating the first week of school. I am 3 months into the program and I know I have made a great career decision. All programs will prepare you for Certification equally.

The biggest thing you need to do is retake classes you didn't do well in or take some graduate level classes if you feel that your GPA is not competitive.

Keep up the effort and never give up it will show in the interview.

[endorphinrush]

NICU, that is awesome, congrats on Bay Gooding. I have always heard UAB was a bit political and that most people don't get in on the first try but maybe the second. When I worked PICU, my charge nurse had been an RN for many years. She applied 5x's before they let her in at UAB. I always thought it was b/c of the PICU experience as opposed to say, CVI or something else. Although we were level 1 trauma as well as having swanz etc all the time.

[DAGR]

I am graduating next month from CRNA school. I was accepted to 2 schools with a 3.02.

What I lacked in GPA was made up for in practical experience. I had been out 8 yrs before starting. Just talk to the school, feel them out. Most schools are willing to level with you before you go too far.

[JiffyGriff]

Advice to original poster:

"One who never tries will never know, and will always wonder."

Ok, enough for me being profound.

Question about GPA calculation. If you recieved a poor grade in a course and retook the course and recieved a better grade, will the school you're applying to factor in the improved grade, the poor grade, or both grades. My school is currently factoring both grades into my cumulative gpa.

[TOPCRNA2B]

I got in with a 3.2 GPA. Some schools only reqiure 2.75. I got in to a school that required a min gpa 3.0. I researched every school. By the grace of God I got in!!!!! Schools look at more than your gpa. I was told the same thing by the director of one CRNA program. Dont let what someone else thinks/says about your goals be a determing factor. You will get in the name of Jesus.

[GmanRN]

I have heard of 2.8s getting in. Ive also heard of GRE scores of 890 getting in. Seems that if you are weak in one area but strong in another you can see your dream come true.

[piper_for_hire]

Exactly. It's a balancing act. Plus some schools value academics more than others. For those with one year of ICU experience or less, a 3.5+ is really essential.

-S

[mrmike]

Is your last 60 hours GPA 3.2? Some schools, like the one I am most interested in ONLY consider last 60 hours and seperately consider math/science grades, then GRE. In other words really put no consideration of 1st 2 years of school EXCEPT math/science.