Low GRE scores, dyslexic

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Specializes in ER, PACU, ICU.

I was wondering as far as applying for CRNA programs if people got in with low GRE scores. I haven't taken it yet but test like this have always been my weakness! I know the schools look at the overall application but when it comes to core academics like language and math I am horrible. I always have been and have always struggled with it in school. I am dyslexic and have other learning "disabilities" which don't hold me back except when I am being tested on it specifically. On the positive side I graduated my ADN program with honors and my BSN program with honors. I have my CCRN, CEN, and CPEN.... My biggest fear is not being able to fulfill my dream because of my academic weakness.... and really only is an academic weakness.

Also, are there any SRNA that have learning disabilities/dyslexic? I was just wondering if you found it to hold you back or have you been able to use it to your advantage and work around it?

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It seems like you have a lot of other things to offer to make up for low gre scores. You don't know how well you will do unless you try. Fear is getting in the way of pursing your goal. All you can do is practice, practice. You have up to 5 times that you can retake it within a year. Hope that doesn't happen. Some schools will take the higher of the score if perhaps you did take it more than once. I know of people who were accepted with below average gre scores and they did fine. Maybe look at schools that don't require GRE scores as there are some schools out there. Make it work!!! Good luck :)

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From what I've seen, most schools would like to see a score of 297 and up. I've heard great things about Magoosh for GRE prep. Try that, take it, and see how you do!

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Specializes in ER, PACU, ICU.

Thanks! I have a test date scheduled. Just dreading it.

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I've been doing the Kaplan review but have not had very promising scores :-| I guess I will find out if I get in or not with a low score.

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I used both the Kaplan book and the Princeton Review one and found the latter to be easier to read through. Google free Magoosh GRE resources & download their vocabulary app--helped me out a bunch since the vocab is my weakness.

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I feel your pain. I graduated with a cumulative GPA of 3.9. But English is not my first language and while I think the math and verbal sections will be ok for me I'm really worried about the Analytical writing section. I think I will be so stressed over it that I wont get a word out. In additions I'm not very fast typing either.

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I feel your pain. I graduated with a cumulative GPA of 3.9. But English is not my first language and while I think the math and verbal sections will be ok for me I'm really worried about the Analytical writing section. I think I will be so stressed over it that I wont get a word out. In additions I'm not very fast typing either.

I feel that we are in the same boat. That section is probably my worst area. At least in school I had time to write my papers way in advance and spend time re-writing them. I'm really slow at it. So far I have actually improved on the Kaplan practice vocabulary test from 40% to 75%! So I'm starting to have hope.

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There are some programs that don't require the GRE to apply....

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So I took the GRE and did horrible. Verbal was 150 and Quantitative was 131. Yikes! But regardless I have actually been offered to interview at two schools so I guess they look at the whole picture and not just the numbers (-: Granted I haven't been accepted anywhere yet.

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Congrats!!! Hope it does well. Also look into school that don't require GRE like MWU and Union. Best of luck to you

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I'm in a similar situation. I have a 4.0 GPA and scored really low on the GRE due to time constraints. I'm so happy you got an interview!!! Would you mind sharing if you were accepted to the program?

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