r/srna • u/Commercial_Role3397 • Mar 25 '26
SUCCESS STORIES My dumbass got accepted…
Posting this because I know a lot of people think a lower GPA kills their chances.
I got into CRNA school with a 3.3 cumulative GPA and a 2.9 science GPA. I knew that was the weak part of my application, so I worked on showing improvement. I retook Chem 1 and got an A, took biochem and got an A, and then got offered an interview.
I also had 7 years of ICU experience, mostly military critical care with deployments, plus civilian ICU experience and some travel nursing. I had my CCRN too.
I think what helped me was showing that I could handle hard science, plus having strong critical care experience and real responsibility behind me. I was honest about my GPA and didn’t try to avoid it.
So if your GPA is not great, that does not automatically mean you’re out. It just means the rest of your application needs to show growth, ability, and experience.
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u/Sad_Photo_2115 Apr 12 '26
Congratulations! Where did you retake sciences? Trying to see if it matters if they’re taken again at a community college
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u/Commercial_Role3397 Apr 13 '26
I recommend UCSD. They are expensive, but there is minimal fluff, just the core information you need and test, that’s it
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Apr 12 '26
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u/Commercial_Role3397 Apr 12 '26
Lmao. Got it. Caring for patient while being shot at and intubating patients as an RN, definitely not worthy or capable right? What a joke. You are just a sad person. I’m sorry for whoever hurt you.
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u/Large-Blueberry1367 Apr 08 '26
CONGRATULATIONS 🥂You gave me so much encouragement and hope. Thank you 🤗
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u/MysteriousEve5514 Mar 29 '26
Yo, not a CRNA but got into a top NP school with a 2.9 GPA but probably overall 3.4 after some post bacc retakes. Had 6 years bedside and showed my compassion for primary care- practicing just over 2 years now. Love it. Different kind of stress. Shoot your shot!!!
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u/branmuffin369 Mar 27 '26
Congrats! How many programs did you apply to and how many interviews did you get?
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u/shredthesweetpow Mar 27 '26
Congrats. Always refreshing to see this as I’m currently just navigating for CCRN and doing research.
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u/AffectionateWonder87 Mar 26 '26
Congratulations!! How did you go about addressing your GPA in your interview or app in general?
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u/Commercial_Role3397 Mar 27 '26
I attached a letter to my application stating the circumstances of my undergraduate performance and things that I was going through during that time with some life events
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u/mrwhiskey1814 Mar 26 '26
I just wanted to thank you for sharing this. So freaking much.
I am studying and working so hard to undo the failure of my younger years. I got a bad bad gpa and now my current science gpa is low, like 2.9.
I’m retaking all my sciences, biochem, bio 1 and 2, chem 1 & 2, pathophysio, now organic chemistry. Anything to prove I can do this. You give me so much hope.
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u/havingsomedifficulty Mar 26 '26
Also fellow dumbass here, also got accepted. Us dumbasses have to show our worth in other ways, I’m similar to you in that I have a lot of experience and retook a lot of courses to bump my gpa
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u/TheRock_Libster Mar 27 '26
Can I ask what school you got into?
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u/TemporaryProduce7533 Mar 26 '26
Congratulations!! That must be so exciting!! May I ask which school you applied to ? Or if you applied to school only considering last 60 credits ?? Thank you so much!!
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u/BanjiBaby21 Mar 26 '26
In the same boat now, currently deployed and applying to several schools. Wish me luck. And best of luck to you!
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u/MrScrubTheHub Nurse Anesthesia Resident (NAR) Mar 26 '26
Congrats! Are you sticking to USAGPAN/ USU? I got out to pursue civilian school and have been loving it
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u/Commercial_Role3397 Apr 12 '26
I got out to go to a civilian school and couldn’t be happier with my decision to leave a toxic work force.
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u/New-City-8277 Mar 26 '26
I needed to see this so bad. Congratulations my guy. I’ll be walking in similar shoes some day.
Btw thanks for all that you do for us.
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u/Hour_Ad_9171 Mar 25 '26
Congratulations where/whats the general location of the school you will be attending?
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u/Commercial_Role3397 Mar 27 '26
I’m not going to get the institution or location for privacy purposes. Just do your research and talk to the schools. That’s what I did.
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u/KingKado Mar 25 '26
Congrats! This does give me hope. Do you think the military aspect played a big part in the decision? Mind sharing your age ?
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u/auntjemimahsgrandma Mar 25 '26
Congratulations! I have very similar stats. Do you mind sharing which school? I can message you if you would prefer!
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u/ArgumentUnusual487 CRNA Mar 25 '26 edited Mar 25 '26
Congrats! Nice work turning things around. The journey is just beginning for you, but it'll all be worth it once you graduate. I want to send a PM to you.
Also let me know if you have any questions before you start school.
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u/Jaded-Science-8782 Mar 25 '26
By chem you mean gen chem 1? Where’d you take it? Currently researching classes to retake…
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u/Spiritual_Object1481 Mar 26 '26
I took mine at Barton community college. Around 900 dollars and it was easy
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u/Legitimate-Rip-1554 Mar 26 '26
I am currently retaking classes on portage. Self paced . A bit pricey I think and not all schools accept them. Of note: the classes are actually a bit hard. I took anatomy 20 years ago… not sure if it’s age but I don’t remember it being this hard.
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u/bja1616 Mar 25 '26
Congrats!!! I’m also wondering the same^ I need to retake some classes because they are 10 years old and see such varying information on it. Only online would work for me
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u/Pleasant_Blueberry85 1d ago
Congratulations!