Texas Christian University (TCU) | Texas Woman's University (TWU) | The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UT Health Houston) CRNA 2021

[TFuturecrna]

Hi! I haven't noticed a thread made for this year, but I know I am not alone in applying to CRNA school, figured a way for everyone to share updates and stats! Super scary/exciting applying this year but I wish everyone the best!

My stats:
GPA 3.70, GRE 307 4.5 writing, CCRN, 2 years now as a CVICU RN. I have taken organic chemistry 1 in the fall.

[johnjohn1981, LPN, RN, EMT-I]

I submitted my application Sep 1 and received an email Monday for an Oct interview. 

[hopefulSRNA2021]

Yeah I’m not sure. But I’m confused cause the second round of interviews is in January right? So if we haven’t heard anything by now we definitely won’t be getting October interviews I’m assuming. Even though we met the priority deadline? 

[johnjohn1981, LPN, RN, EMT-I]

I would say just give it a bit of time. They do have hundreds of applications and lots of seats open. Did you speak to Amanda? I was in contact with her A LOT prior to getting the interview. 
if it helps, here are my stats, I have never shared them. 
4.5 years CTICU/SICU/trauma experience

3.89 masters GPA, halfway done though it’s not completed. 

3.48 nursing GPA

3.78 prerequisites 

308 GRE, 4 writing. 
shared governance treasurer for 2 years. 
have CCRN, CMC, TNCC, NIHSS, PALS, ACLS, BLS

[hopefulSRNA2021]

You’re right, just trying to be patient! Thanks for sharing stats, you’re way more competitive than I am LOL. I have a 3.7 BSN from an accelerated program, 309 GRE with 4.5 on writing, have CCRN ACLS and PALS since they were required but I only have about a year of medical/surgical ICU experience so I’m not expecting anything 

[johnjohn1981, LPN, RN, EMT-I]

Don’t be discouraged! You sound like a strong applicant. You’ll get an interview or at least get an email stating otherwise. Remember, lots of people are declining their interview as they already got accepted elsewhere. I haven’t gotten back to them, but I think I’ll be kindly declining it. Again, I think they have like 100+ seats to fill and hundreds of applications. I am sure they are just going though them all! 
I started my application early.. maybe end of July.. but didn’t officially submit everything until sep 1 when my references submitted their letter. I also submitted my essay like sep 1. But the rest of my application was started early.

[hopefulSRNA2021]

Thank you! Yes I’m just trying to stay positive but if anything at least I will know how the application process is for next year. I also started my application very early but submitted officially on September 1st when my CCRN was verified 

[johnjohn1981, LPN, RN, EMT-I]

Keep your head up! 
Are you applying anywhere else? There’s still programs that are accepting applications. But regardless, there is still time for you to get your interview w TW! Lmk what Amanda tells you. She is great. Super responsive. 

[hopefulSRNA2021]

I didn’t meet the deadlines/ requirements in time for any of the other Texas schools so I could only apply to TWU this year! But next year I will be able to apply to all the programs since I will already have everything done. I started as a new grad late last year so it’s been a lot trying to get GRE CCRN ACLS and PALS done as well as getting to know my supervisors well enough so that they would write me a rec letter. Guess we will see how this goes! 

[johnjohn1981, LPN, RN, EMT-I]

That happened to me last year ? except I wasn’t able to submit my application at all LOL. Cause I kept delaying my GRE and finally took it in January. & I barely started applying this year after 4 years in critical care bcus I am a travel nurse, so I wanted to have money saved and just travel prior to starting apps. 
I also started my masters in 2018 just to make myself a stronger applicant as my nursing GPA is low. But.. all of that was unnecessary. I should have just applied like.. IDK earlier ? but I don’t regret it! Bcus of travel nursing, I have lived in Boston, Dallas, Nashville, and I have spent almost 2 years in LA! So I guess, everything happens for a reason. In the end, we will end up where we are meant to be! ?

[lalalaaa, BSN]

oh OK I guess I don't know what happened...I submitted on Sept 1st but references completed on 9/3.  I only have 1+ year of ICU experience in a level 1 trauma center, 3.9 all GPA, nursing GPA 3.9,  4.0 science GPA ( I have extra science classes because I got a lot of pre-pharm classes), GRE 328, writing 4.0, CCRN/ACLS/PALS/BLS/NIHSS,  unit council committee... U sounds very well rounded.. possibly they are putting me on the waitlist for the interview LOL because I have a hole considering overall. Thank you for sharing! @Janejane1 

I guess we will just patiently wait..nothing else we can do...@hopefulSRNA2021

25 minutes ago, hopefulSRNA2021 said:

I didn’t meet the deadlines/ requirements in time for any of the other Texas schools so I could only apply to TWU this year! But next year I will be able to apply to all the programs since I will already have everything done. I started as a new grad late last year so it’s been a lot trying to get GRE CCRN ACLS and PALS done as well as getting to know my supervisors well enough so that they would write me a rec letter. Guess we will see how this goes! 

I am the same...

[hopefulSRNA2021]

@Janejane1hey at least you will have a lot more money saved up from those travel assignments and also got some valuable experience in the different areas! Congrats on getting in this year! 

[johnjohn1981, LPN, RN, EMT-I]

You both sound like incredibly qualified individuals. IF ANYTHING, I would just say an extra year in ICU would make every school calling y’all for interviews/acceptance. Don’t get discouraged though, there is still time to get those interviews this year.