Western Carolina University (WCU) CRNA - 2025

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I didn't see a thread on this one yet, so I am starting one. Good luck to everyone applying!!

Specializes in CVICU.

Same & thank you for the update. 

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I wasn't able to send you a personal message. I don't mind. 

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Specializes in csicu.

I got an invite as well. Unfortunately it went straight to spam and they had sent it out 10 days ago. They followed up asking if I was still interested. I jumped on the opportunity of course and was really upset with myself that I hadn't followed up...had assumed I didn't get offered an interview or there was a longer delay to the hurricane. I hope this doesn't reflect poorly on my part! When I signed up today there were three spots left. Best of luck to those still waiting to get an interview!

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Anyone who got an interview mind sharing what they made on the GRE?

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I got a 312

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Does anyone know what to expect in the interview? Im nervous!! 

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Specializes in Adult Critical Care/ICU.
Crnahopeful24 said:

I got a 312

no interview given - scored 302

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308 gre.  Know people who are in the program who score well below 300.  Director said at open house in February the GRE doesn't hold a lot of weight in comparison to other factors. 

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So far I haven't heard anything, but considering what everyone else is saying, I suspect no interview for me, I did poorly on the GRE with not enough time to retake it, but I will retake it this year and hope for a better chance next year at acceptance. 

3.8 GPA (last 60 hours); science 3.5

GRE 292

2 years MICU trauma 1

2 years gen tele med surg, with charge experience

CCRN

and what I liked to think was a damn good professional statement that I put a lot of time and effort into. 

I figured my GRE would be my breaking point but I took a shot since I didn't have enough time to retake. 

 

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Lifeguarde said:

no interview given - scored 302

As in you got an official rejection already?

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Specializes in Adult Critical Care/ICU.
Eurb said:

As in you got an official rejection already?

not yet. but accepting this is an inevitability 

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Specializes in csicu.
Eurb said:

So far I haven't heard anything, but considering what everyone else is saying, I suspect no interview for me, I did poorly on the GRE with not enough time to retake it, but I will retake it this year and hope for a better chance next year at acceptance. 

3.8 GPA (last 60 hours); science 3.5

GRE 292

2 years MICU trauma 1

2 years gen tele med surg, with charge experience

CCRN

and what I liked to think was a damn good professional statement that I put a lot of time and effort into. 

I figured my GRE would be my breaking point but I took a shot since I didn't have enough time to retake. 

 

I have seen people get interviews with GRE scores of 290 and above. I know multiple people who have gotten into CRNA school in the last couple of years with a GRE of 294 and 296. I personally scored above a 310 and the average GRE score for applicants are around 306-316. Most schools who require the GRE either make exceptions to their >300 minimum requirement if the applicant is well rounded...,do you have anything else on your application that makes you stand out like volunteer experiences, committees, other certifications? 

Keep in mind that some schools toss out the application entirely if you did not meet all the requirements. Some go as far to say you won't be considered unless you've met the requirements. Don't be discouraged. There were three spots left today when I signed up and I hadn't even seen the email when it was first sent last week because it ended up in my spam folder. Make sure you're checking all of your spam folders!

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