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!!

Hmm, I find it weird that some people get rejection and some don't. I guess the ones that don't get rejected are a pool of people that may get an interview if spots don't fill 

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Specializes in CVICU.

When they calculate science GPA, do they avg the science courses that I retook with the old grade ? I made a C the first time I took micro and then retook it and made an A. Will they take the A or avg the 2 grades and get a B? I emailed the director and she was unclear. 

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Specializes in Medical ICU.
NurseCvicu said:

When they calculate science GPA, do they avg the science courses that I retook with the old grade ? I made a C the first time I took micro and then retook it and made an A. Will they take the A or avg the 2 grades and get a B? I emailed the director and she was unclear. 

Just put the one with the A - it replaces the old one. You only have to put what's requested on the app. For example, I have a prior degree in automotive repair but that wasn't factored in because none of the courses were applicable anyway. 
 

the school I got accepted to uses nursing CAS so my entire college career and all degrees were factored in (explicitly tells you to add ALL college credits and courses, not just nursing / science) but WCU doesn't use CAS of course 

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Specializes in CVICU.

Thank you that was very helpful! My previous degree was in public health and that was when I took the majority of my science prereqs so I had to include that transcript as well. 
 

If any one has advice, I'm all open to hear. My last 60 credits I have a 4.0, science I have a 3.8, CVICU level 1, charge and preceptor. My GRE was terrible 290 ( I did not study at all which was my mistake). I haven't gotten a denial or an interview. Is there anything I can add to my application in case I have to reapply next year? 

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Specializes in Medical ICU.
NurseCvicu said:

Thank you that was very helpful! My previous degree was in public health and that was when I took the majority of my science prereqs so I had to include that transcript as well. 
 

If any one has advice, I'm all open to hear. My last 60 credits I have a 4.0, science I have a 3.8, CVICU level 1, charge and preceptor. My GRE was terrible 290 ( I did not study at all which was my mistake). I haven't gotten a denial or an interview. Is there anything I can add to my application in case I have to reapply next year? 

The typical replies / and suggestions from director  would be to join committees, retake GRE, "more experience" (but not true really, more experience makes you less desirable unless it's like you only have 1 year), take some graduate level science / chem 

Thing is that still may not get you in. My #1 recommendation and most working CRNAs say the same is to apply to MULTIPLE schools. Like 5 plus. The goal is to become a CRNA and the only real way is to increase your chances (assuming the rest of resume is great)

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Specializes in CVICU.

Still haven't heard anything. Anyone else who didn't get declined or receive an interview hear anything back? 

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Same. I have not received anything's my application portals says "awaiting decision". 

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Specializes in CVICU.

Same. I wonder what this means, maybe waitlisted. I emailed the director but haven't heard anything back yet. 

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I'm honestly just counting it as an L 

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Specializes in CVICU.

The director emailed me back today and said if we've received neither an invite or a rejection yet that means we are on a list for an interview in case someone drops. 

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Specializes in Critical Care-CCRN.

So if no one drops from interviews and they complete and choose their 17 then we will receive rejection notification I am assuming? Thank you for the update. 

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Specializes in CVICU.

Correct. Basically we're on the waitlist. He also said "it's not uncommon for people to drop out last minute" 

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