Not so good GRE, re-take it or not? Please advise

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Hi, I am new to the forum. I have been wishing to apply to CRNA school in Barry U. in Miami (Class of 2010). Little bit info. of myself. I graduated from Australia in 1992 with BSN. However, due to the education system incompatibility, 24 credits units were missing after transcript evaluation. Instead of earning back those missed 24 credits units, I am required to "RE-DO" the BSN all over again. :angryfire Yes, all over again.... Hence, I have been very determinated to just have earned 70 credits units within past 18 months. In April, I will be conferred to BSN (US-affiliated! finally:redpinkhe) in Excelsior College. In addition, I am taking Organic chem II right now in community college. I am intending to do online medical biochemistry in May.

The deadline of applying CRNA class in Barry U. for 2010 is May 1st. Technically, I already fulfilled the requirement of admission. (I even run extra miles than what they are asking for). They require one semester of chemistry, but I even am taking my 4th semester of chemistry. I have my CCRN for 10 years and CEN for 2 years. Science GPA 3.8 BSN GPA 3.6

Today, I took my GRE and the combined result is approx. 1000. not so good :o

Yes, I can re-take my GRE before May again to boost my score, but I don't think I have my "brain bandwidth" right now since organic chem. already take A LOT OF my brain power.

I already worn out after "70-credits-in-18-months" boot camp. I want to invest my time on organic chem. II this time. There are only 2 more months left before deadline of May 1st. I don't think I can boost my scores within this very short period of time. Honestly, I rather use my time to study something more useful (eg. biochemistry) instead of GRE. Any ideas? - thanks, Nancy

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I honestly think you'll be ok Nancy. I would go ahead and just apply.

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" They require one semester of chemistry, but I even am taking my 4th semester of chemistry. I have my CCRN for 10 years and CEN for 2 years. Science GPA 3.8 BSN GPA 3.6"

Why .......are taking so much chemistry? Your GPA is fine. You have plenty of experience and you are certified in critical care.

Personally, I would have taken the money you spent on tuition and bought a few GRE books or possibly the "online study course" for the GRE......1000 is o.k., but if you are looking to be more competitive.....

(I raised my GRE score by 29% with less than a month of studying.....it is not that time consuming......certainly less than OChem II)

c.

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Thanks for your advice. Actually, Barry requires one semester of chemistry (they said that Organic chem or Biochem is prefered) to overcome the rigors of school. And I also feel that knowing much of organic chem. will give me a edge on all biophysiomechanisms at cellular level, so that I won't struggle too much in the class.

You are right. I only used one book (Barron's) for my GRE and it definitely is not enough. If they turn down my application, I may need to retake one more time though. Will see... Thanks anyway. - Nancy

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