Getting into CRNA school can feel overwhelming, especially when you start comparing GPA requirements and wondering what’s really “good enough.” Maybe you’re asking yourself, Do I need to retake science classes for CRNA school? Should I take graduate-level courses to boost my GPA? Will they even accept a class from Portage Learning? You’re not alone.

Many nurses applying to CRNA programs find themselves stressing over GPA requirements, figuring out which classes matter most and whether they should retake them, all while deciding how to boost their chances of getting accepted.

Today we break down CRNA GPA requirements, what schools actually consider competitive, and how to strengthen your application if your GPA is on the lower side.
You’ll learn when retaking anatomy, chemistry, or microbiology makes sense, whether graduate-level pathophysiology or pharmacology courses can help, and how to pick programs that accept lower GPAs or focus on your last 60 credit hours.

Whether you’re sitting at a 3.0 GPA or trying to figure out how to recover from a low science GPA, this episode will help you understand your options and take the next step toward becoming a CRNA.

Key Takeaways

• Why some CRNA programs value graduate-level science courses and others don’t

• How to decide when retaking a prerequisite like A&P, stats, or microbiology makes sense

• Why schools care more about your science GPA than your overall GPA

• How to choose courses that actually help you show academic growth (not just repeat A’s)

• The truth about online classes like Portage or Phoenix — and how to confirm they’ll count

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