GRE and admission to CRNA school

[CV CCRN]

Hello all, I recently submitted applications to two CRNA schools; namely, TCU and Newman. I have a 4.0 GPA, excellent work experience, and CCRN. However, I made a low score on the GRE due to time constraints and study time. Has anyone else gotten into CRNA school with these stats? TCU's website says they like a 302 or higher, but they don't have a minimum requirement. Thank you all!

[JWOkStRN]

They'll ask a bout the GRE score in interview. Just be prepared to answer for your short comings. It's only one part of a whole person/package they are evaluating.

[CV CCRN]

Do you think that they will overlook a low GRE due to my GPA? I plan on retaking it after studying adequately, then sending them those results. The deadline is July 1st, so the results wont be accepted, but i plan on bringing the new scores with me to the interview. Thank you for your reply.

[JWOkStRN]

I cannot answer to what they will and will not overlook. I do know that should you be granted an interview they will ask you to explain what you feel contributed to the low score. Retaking it is always a good idea if your performance is subpar. I had over a 300 but had a lower Quant score and they inquired about it. I explained that I underestimated the difficulty of the math and that I inadequately prepared for that portion of the exam. I also had a substantially poor GPA from my first degree because I enjoyed socializing more than my major. They asked about that and I explained my immaturity and reinforced that I had demonstrated exceptional academic performance since then. I'm telling you this to show that you can have "deficiencies", yet still be a competitive candidate. There's more to it than just numbers. Best of luck.

[CV CCRN]

Thank you! What school did you go to?

[JWOkStRN]

I'm currently attending FIU.

[C0deNurse]

You got the GPA bro don't sweat it. Just be ready to make up for it during the interview Make it up with clinical knowledge