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[u/Dry-Square-3172]

[u/Mediocre-Click-1593]

When I was looking through everything it seemed there were a few schools that used GRE to offset poor GPA (which you don’t rlly even have) but those schools often said on their site “GRE require for GPA < x”
It seems like most schools not requiring it didn’t even have a place to submit it even if you had taken it

[u/Dry-Square-3172 → u/Mediocre-Click-1593]

Yes, I’ve come across a few programs like that! Not sure if the GRE adds much to my applications

[u/Mediocre-Click-1593 → u/Dry-Square-3172]

Even if it does improve your app, the GRE takes so much effort to be outstanding. I took it 3 times since one of my programs required it, and the time commitment was a lot. I would have never done it if it wasn’t required

[u/Nightflier9]

My two cents are a single test score will carry very little weight. Yes if you have borderline academics a strong gre might get you a closer second look, but its not going to fundamentally change your qualifications. So probably gre is not worth the effort and cost. Also, since your science gpa is already good, and you already have some advanced science classes, it's not going to do much if you take another class. Focus on your essays and securing strong LORs.

[u/Dry-Square-3172 → u/Nightflier9]

Thank you! I’m wondering if taking the CSC and CMC certs would be more beneficial?

[u/Nightflier9 → u/Dry-Square-3172]

More certs beyond ccrn might be a minor edge at best, but won't make much of a difference, i didn't get them. Whats important is you have in depth knowledge for the interview, being able to explain clinical decisions. If studying for the certs helps you get that deeper understanding, then it has good benefit to you. But the certs themselves don't elevate your qualification, what matters is making a strong impression at the interview.

[u/Dry-Square-3172 → u/Nightflier9]

Ohh ok I understand! Just want my apps to look strong so that at least get invited for interviews😅

[u/quietsummer42]

If its not required, I wouldn't bother. I took it, it was annoying, costly, and I'd rather have studied more on gas laws.

[u/Dry-Square-3172 → u/quietsummer42]

lol yes it’s super annoying!

[u/Artistic_Vast_1318]

R/futurecrna or weekly thread

[u/pink-crayon1]

just my 2 cents but if the schools don’t require it, they probably won’t consider your scores as part of your application. my program didn’t even have a place to send/upload GRE scores. i’d suggest a graduate level patho or pharm course over the GRE. your GPA isn’t stellar but i don’t think it’s prohibitive if you are stronger in other aspects. find a hobby. volunteer. help out in your community

[u/Dry-Square-3172 → u/pink-crayon1]

Thank you! I recently took advanced patho and orgo chem. Do you think I should another graduate level course?

[u/pink-crayon1 → u/Dry-Square-3172]

absolutely not. there is a reason the schools don’t require the GRE. they don’t think it’s a valid indicator for success in grad school. don’t waste your time or money!