Thomas Jefferson University CRNA 2020

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Thought I’d start a tread for those of us applying to Thomas Jefferson CRNA program starting in 2020. Just submitted my application. Fingers crossed for an interview!

Specializes in CRNA.
22 hours ago, JRNCCRN said:

does anyone have any advice for someone trying to get into CRNA school with a low science/cumulative GPA?

There ARE schools that look more at the whole person, instead of primarily GPA. So you need to find the school that is looking for students like you. all-crna-schools.com has a spreadsheet you can buy, that could be a resource for you. Spend some time on here and look at the individual schools and find applicants with lower GPA stats and still got accepted, will narrow that list also (that may take a lot of time!). Stick with it. GPA isn't everything. I had a great GPA and still had to apply to a plethera of programs until I was accepted. And I agree with loudogg, you'll make it happen if you want it bad enough. Good luck!

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Thank you so much for all the input/advice, it really means a lot. I will take this advice to improve and make myself better. Anyway, good luck to the rest of you guys applying for Jefferson!

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For those who were accepted-- How long do they give you to put in your deposit??

I am waitlisted and they told me they could contact me for a open spot till September when the semester starts!

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Specializes in SRNA, ICU and Emergency Mursing.

I can’t remember. I think it was just a couple weeks, if that, from the time you get accepted. And there are two separate deposit dates, so people may back out after the first deposit but before the second.

Quite a few people rejected offers in our cohort, and some rejections were near the starting day (long after both deposits were made). So yes, they may call you a few weeks/days before the semester starts, it’s possible.

And, being on the waitlist, I think you’ll also be in a better position for a spot next year because they will forward your app to the top of the pile for the following cohort (talk to them about it, not exactly sure how it works)

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Specializes in ICU.

Did anyone hear back or have interview dates in February? I applied beginning of January and last update I got was couple weeks back when they said they hope to make a decision in the next few weeks. I guess I applied too late but would like to hear back at least..

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Specializes in MICU.

@xesperanzax, I applied at the end of October and haven’t heard anything yet either. I emailed about two weeks ago to follow up and the response I got was that they hope to provide an update in the next “few weeks”. I believe they have had a change in program director which may be part of the reason we haven’t heard anything back yet.

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Specializes in SRNA, ICU and Emergency Mursing.

IcuRN,

Could be... The change was a few months ago... The staff is the same, however. The directorship only changed hands...

I was in the priority deadline app period of 2018, but chose my interview for January 29 2019. I got my acceptance that day, but there were still a few spots left.

They have been busy with clinical placements, and we only got our sites finalized last week... I expect, they should be letting you guys know about decisions soon. I’m sure the anxiousness is palpable, but sit tight.

Good Luck!!!!

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Specializes in ICU.

Thank you both for your feedback. Fingers crossed for everyone waiting!

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Specializes in MICU.

@xesperanzax Got my rejection email yesterday.

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Specializes in ICU.

Me too...

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Specializes in SRNA, ICU and Emergency Mursing.

I’m sorry to hear that, but don’t be too discouraged.... there are simply too many qualified applicants to let in everyone each round. Doesn’t mean you don’t have what it takes.

Keep trying. Apply ANYWHERE and everywhere.


When I was applying, I was also becoming fluent in Spanish so I could apply in Puerto Rico... and I was getting ready to take the GRE to open my university options...

Fortunately I got into Jeff, but I was ready to go further to make myself a better candidate and broaden my horizon of opportunity... and I’m almost 40-years-old, so it’s not like I had endless time to do this...

It may take that level of dedication.
But if you want it bad enough, you’ll make it happen.

best of luck to all of you

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I submitted my application mid Jan. I still have not heard anything back since. I email Jackie, but I got a generic email that my app is still being reviewed. Do you guys think I still have the chance of getting an interview? Thanks.

I honestly think I did not get in, because it is already end of Feb.

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