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Thank You Bill,
I appreciate your words of encouragement. It is soooo hard to stay motivated, but I'll hang in there. It is good to know that I still have a chance. Thanks for the resources, I'll checkout that book. I didn't realize the applicants where that competitive. I can see how those tips would help. Thats cool you already got into school, CONGRATS! I am jealous. Thank you again.
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Bill does a great job outlining what is going to make you stand out. The more "brownie badges" you have, the more you will stand out. This should get you an interview. Once you get the interview its all up to you to sell yourself. Many people look good on paper and then blow the interview.
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Hey Scott I want to compliment you on your dedication to getting in to CRNA school. I got into CRNA school this past year and it is definitely not an easy thing to do. The average number of applicants to positions awarded in 7:1. Most of the people applying have a very competitive resume, GRE, and GPA scores. Here is what I found:
The average incoming CRNA student has:
3.5 - 3.85 GPA
1100 - 1200 GRE score
3-5 years high acuity ICU experience with adult patients
Good interview skills
(This isn't my information I found it at http://www.anscareerpro.com.)
If you don't measure up to the list above don't give up. There is a lot of things you can do to improve your chances and YES get an interview.
First: Get all the extra certifications you can (TNCC, ACLS, PALS, NRP etc.)
Second: Take one or two graduate classes.
Third: Find a teaching role (CPR, ACLS, PALS, etc.)
Fourth: Research schools!!!! This helps a TON.
These are just a few things you can do. I personally didn't have the greatest application but I applied to 4 schools and got accepted to two of them. If you don't mind spending like $30-40 bucks I think there is a book that helps you get into school. It is at the same place I found that information. All I can say is DON'T give up!!! It is an awesome profession an try to hang in there.
Bill Price.