Published Oct 13, 2017
SergiyO
9 Posts
Hello guys. I have already submitted my application to the USF CRNA Fall 2018 program, and perhaps just looking for some peace of mind.
My GRE score is low: 144 Verbal, 149 Quant.
I had little time to practice for GRE (2 weeks or so), since I wanted to meet the priority deadline. But I think there's little more I can do to improve it, since English is a second languege for me and I haven't had algebra since 5th grade, and it was never in English. I am very good at math, took Calculus 2 years ago, but I felt like I was taking 2 English tests vs. math and verb. and ended up running out of time quickly.
I have 10+ years in ICU setting behind my belt: (Trauma ICU, Neuro ICU, Burn ICU, Surgical ICU, Medical ICU, Vascular ICU, Cardiac ICU, PACU). Including 2 years in level one Trauma Center (TGH) & 2+ years being an Agency Charge ICU RN in local hospitals.
I have 3 solid recommendation letters (CRNA, ICU Director/Supervisor, and MD)
I feel like my Statement of Purpose is very solid and personal.
I speak 5 languages.
Maybe someone has some input on the interview and if can sway the odds in my favor.
Or perhaps I should consider taking CCRN exam in 1 month from now (I took some practice tests and got 73.3% without practice).
Thanks
SERGE.
Etomidating
354 Posts
Just want to throw this in there, I was just accepted to USF with a GRE less than 296 and GPA 3.7.
CCRN21
44 Posts
Congrats Etomidating!!! How was the interview? Are you going with USF?
They interview was a little bit different a lot of psychological questions and how would I respond to certain situations with very few clinical questions. Raleigh is my top choice right now. Should know by next week if it's a no I'll more than likely go with USF.
I hope you get Raleigh!!!
Thank you! Have you applied and interviewed anywhere?
Yes interviewed at Akron got denied. Interviewed at Wake still waiting.