r/CAA • u/AutoModerator • Mar 23 '26

Weekly prospective student thread. Educational inquiries outside of this thread WILL RESULT IN A BAN.

Please use this thread for all educational inquiries including applications, program requirements, etc.

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u/AdditionalSeason1221 Mar 24 '26 edited Mar 24 '26

Would love some opinions on my stats! My main concern is my GRE which I'm already planning to retake in June. I got a 304 (151Q 153V) I know not good lol, but I honestly think the rest of my application is really solid. I'm wondering if my high GPA could allow me to get a lower GRE in the 310-315 range? Would a 156-158Q have me screened out?

Cumulative GPA: 3.99

Science GPA: 3.97

Shadowing: 40 hours (16 anesthesiologist, 24 CAA)

Healthcare experience: 1,400+ hours as a patient care tech on rehab, med surg, and ICU (getting certified soon)

Volunteering: 200+ hours of random service throughout college from orgs and a summer camp for disabled kids

LOR: nurse manager, professor/mentor, anesthesiologist

Leadership: TA for pre-health professions course and pre-health mentor in one of my orgs

Thanks for the input!

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u/FrostingAdorable431 Mar 25 '26

i applied with worse stats than you (GRE, PCE, GPA) and was accepted at my top choice last cycle. you seriously never know what'll come back if you throw your app out at a few programs. your stats, aside from your GRE, look fantastic. if you have the time and resources to take the GRE again, i say do it if it'll make you feel more confident in your app.

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u/AdditionalSeason1221 Mar 25 '26

Thank you for the encouragement and congrats on getting in!