csewell Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 Hello, Just graduated with my bachelors degree and am now actively figuring out how many schools I can apply to this upcoming fall. I have over 1000 hours of HCE as an STNA, a GPA of 3.77, and my GRE score was 299. Just wondering how many schools I should aim to apply for to have the best chances of getting accepted. I am also concerned about my GRE score since I did not score in or above the 50th percentile in any of the sections. Should I consider retaking it? Any information is greatly appreciated!! Thank you in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paPassion7 Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 I would retake the GRE until you get a combined score that's 300 or greater. Do you have a competitive science GPA? This question really just depends on your stats, goals, personal statement, etc. and how those align with the each school(s) missions and accepted students stats. Most people typically apply to 8-12 schools. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmtpnw Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 If you think you can retake the GRE and get a better score, I would. In terms of how many schools to apply to, I would probably consider somewhere around 12 given your stats. GPA is good, but clinical experience is on the low side and GRE is borderline. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ral Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 "How many school should I apply to?" Seven. No, wait. Nine. Yeah, nine. You're welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MT2PA Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 It's not about the number of schools, it's about WHICH schools. Choose wisely. You're an average applicant. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PACrankset Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 Agree with above. The schools you choose to apply to matter just as much as the number. However if you do the math 12 is the number that gives you the greatest probability of getting in. If there are more than 12 that really truly interest you then great apply to more but know that your chance of admission does not increase beyond 12 schools. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherbert Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 18 hours ago, MT2PA said: It's not about the number of schools, it's about WHICH schools. Choose wisely. You're an average applicant. I agree with this. Do some research and find what schools fit YOU. It's so expensive to apply and I couldn't imagine spending thousands of dollars on schools that I'd consider a long shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD2012 Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 (edited) Apply to the schools that you know for sure if accepted, you will attend it. A lot of people apply too broadly and when accepted to an out of state school they have some hesitation about following through. My first cycle I applied to 13, then I did 11 on my second cycle. Edited May 23, 2019 by JD2012 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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