Anyone applying to Emory Fall 2013

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Hi everyone, I know there is a lot of time to apply but I missed the deadline for Fall 2012 and I was just wondering if anyone else is applying. This is a really good website to share information etc.

Thanks.

Hello everyone,

I would like to know if you have any idea about the screening for Emory PhD program? Im planning to apply this year for Fall 2013. Aside from the reputation of the school, they also have a full scholarship for PhD students so i am eager to learn all about Emory.

Please provide some feedback about the program.

Thank you

1: The admissions people at Emory are wonderful in helping people get as much financial aid as possible.

2: A lot of people who really need financial aid are typically happy with what they receive. Even if you come out with a small loan, an Emory nursing education is worth it.

3: Once you complete your FAFSA, they will automatically set you up with grants, scholarships, etc that you will be eligible for.

Hello everyone, I applied to Emory Jan 2012 for the Fall 2012 semester. Was accepted And I had a much different experience than what @Shiningstar05 is saying.

1: The admissions people where of no help at all. They did not make my life any easier and when I wrote my appeals letter I never heard back. One of the top reasons I did not attend, not because I didn't receive my desirable aid, but for my distrust in the financial aid department and their obvious lack of responsibility. Jan - July I had to constantly correct Fin Aid about many things, which included a "incomplete fin aid app" that had been completed 2 months ago and other things.

2: Yes, I have forum-ed with many of the original accepted students in the very beginning were happy with their given aid.

3: I experienced things very differently. In addition to filling out FAFSA their is a drawn out College Board IDOC financial aid thingy. IDOC process ultimately prevented me from attending the school. My parents are divorced, my mother makes less than 45k and is my sole provider. However, Emory asked for my fathers financial info. My father doesn't help me financially when it comes to school. So I got his info and submitted it to the school. Emory said my parents altogether made 200k per year. I tried explaining to them that I could not afford it and no one was helping me, but they basically told me I was SOL. SH*T of LUCK.

Basically with Emory if you are poor (lack of a better word) they pretty much give you a 70-90% discount on your overall cost to attend. And if your wealthy, hell you can pay in full. But for middle class students expect to only get 50% of tuition bill only.

Emory expected me to pay 45k+ for tuition for only 2 years. Mind you I have 15k in loans from my previous institution. Then I am an out of state student and rent would cost me 14k-16k for 2 years. And then the supplies they wanted us to buy had to be top of the line. At the end of the whole program I would have owed around 60k + 15k in loans. Had I gone through with it I would never have been able to pay it off (altogether 70k+) on a nursing salary.

Moral of the story don't run up your student loan debt to attend any school. @Shiningstar05 tell me if this is true or not, after graduation with a BSN Emory grads salary is the same of all first year nurses.

I have heard that some people only have to pay 10k for two years... god bless them... I wished I was one of them.

I am in a RN associates program at a community college for only 1.5k for two years and after that RN-BSN degree at a state university for only 6k. I recommend to all to go this route.

Hello everyone, I applied to Emory Jan 2012 for the Fall 2012 semester. Was accepted And I had a much different experience than what @Shiningstar05 is saying.

1: The admissions people where of no help at all. They did not make my life any easier and when I wrote my appeals letter I never heard back. One of the top reasons I did not attend, not because I didn't receive my desirable aid, but for my distrust in the financial aid department and their obvious lack of responsibility. Jan - July I had to constantly correct Fin Aid about many things, which included a "incomplete fin aid app" that had been completed 2 months ago and other things.

2: Yes, I have forum-ed with many of the original accepted students in the very beginning were happy with their given aid.

3: I experienced things very differently. In addition to filling out FAFSA their is a drawn out College Board IDOC financial aid thingy. IDOC process ultimately prevented me from attending the school. My parents are divorced, my mother makes less than 45k and is my sole provider. However, Emory asked for my fathers financial info. My father doesn't help me financially when it comes to school. So I got his info and submitted it to the school. Emory said my parents altogether made 200k per year. I tried explaining to them that I could not afford it and no one was helping me, but they basically told me I was SOL. SH*T of LUCK.

Basically with Emory if you are poor (lack of a better word) they pretty much give you a 70-90% discount on your overall cost to attend. And if your wealthy, hell you can pay in full. But for middle class students expect to only get 50% of tuition bill only.

Emory expected me to pay 45k+ for tuition for only 2 years. Mind you I have 15k in loans from my previous institution. Then I am an out of state student and rent would cost me 14k-16k for 2 years. And then the supplies they wanted us to buy had to be top of the line. At the end of the whole program I would have owed around 60k + 15k in loans. Had I gone through with it I would never have been able to pay it off (altogether 70k+) on a nursing salary.

Moral of the story don't run up your student loan debt to attend any school. @Shiningstar05 tell me if this is true or not, after graduation with a BSN Emory grads salary is the same of all first year nurses.

I have heard that some people only have to pay 10k for two years... god bless them... I wished I was one of them.

I am in a RN associates program at a community college for only 1.5k for two years and after that RN-BSN degree at a state university for only 6k. I recommend to all to go this route.

Hi kitkats4breakfs,

Every situation will not be the same for every person and every student's choice to attend Emory will not be the same. I apologize that your experience was not as great as mine or many of the other alumni. I admit that I was not dancing for joy when I received my financial aid package because I fall into the category of "not being poor enough" as you put it & Emory is not "cheap" at all. However, and I mean this from the bottom of my heart: I would not choose to attend any other nursing school if given a second opportunity. I say this for a host of reasons, but the most important for me was the quality of education, training, and networking opportunities. "Cheap" isn't always the best choice for everyone. Will I be getting paid the same amount of money as other new grads who graduated with a BSN? Probably.... Will I be getting paid more than a ADN- degree prepared RN? Absolutely. Will I have a higher chance of getting hired as a BSN-prepared RN? Absolutely. It was my personal decision upon research of what best fit the opportunities that I want, and the opportunities that I can have in the future. Best of luck! :)

Hi! Is anyone applying to Emory Fall 2013 BSN program?

Hi Kcoleman1,

I'm applying for fall 2013. Have you taken your TEAS yet?

Lafemme1046 Yes I have taken the TEAS and my score wasnt great at all. Do you know if the TEAS score is a deciding factor for admission? I will be retaking it soon but I'm a little nervous .

Specializes in Psychiatry.

I attended the online chat today, and several people asked about the TEAS, and how they would be weighing it for admission. They said that no one factor is weighted more heavily than another - they look at everything equally. Additionally, they said there is no minimum required score for the TEAS.

Kcoleman, have you used the ATI study guide? From what I have heard from other people who have done well on the TEAS is to really study in depth (use online resources, old textbooks, etc.) the topics that are covered in the ATI book. brightstorm.com is excellent for science. If all else fails and you are stuck with a low score, really try to knock it out of the park with your admission essay.

Hi Meep, I have ATI book now and I just submitted my essay today . I feel really confident about my essay. I logged on to attend the live online chat today at 4pm only to realize my time is behind Atlanta's time so I missed it. :( If you don't mind me asking can you provide me with any important information I may have missed during the chat.

Specializes in Psychiatry.

A lot of people asked about the TEAS since this is the first year they are requiring it. Someone also asked about not having all their pre-reqs completed. They were told as long as they are complete by the time you start the Nursing program it is okay. Someone also asked how many applications they receive for the traditional and 2nd degree programs, and they said they receive around 600-700 applications and accept 115 combined. They do not hold a certain number of seats for either program, but it ends up being around half of each. The other things covered was some stuff pertaining to international students, and various pre-req questions. Those were the main things though.

Specializes in Psychiatry.

Also, just from talking to people who have gotten admitted in the past, it seems they really like students who go out of their way to show them that they really want to attend Emory, so your essay sounds great!

Hello!

I just wanted to make a few comments on here.

First, the whole thing about it being difficult for middle class students to pay for Emory...well, that's true. It's also true that you're in the best position if you either HAVE money or DON'T have money. I got a full ride to the nursing program because of my academics + need. So, DO NOT let the money scare you. Also, little known fact--there ARE ways to have your debt "forgiven" after you graduate and work in the field. You just have to be willing to put in the effort. Student loans are the cheapest loans you'll ever get, they don't look bad on your credit, and, trust me, a degree from Emory IS worth it. It IS all it's hyped up to be.

Second, it's hard. It's hard as hell. It sucks. You may gain some weight because you can't help but make brownies all the time in your self-pity. :) The first semester, especially, makes you want to throw things....hard. So, if you don't have the gonads for it...if you can't suck it up and go balls-to-the-wall...well, don't even try. You're gonna have to sacrifice and you're gonna have to cry about it sometimes, but at the end of it all, you're gonna be glad you did it. And it will be worth it. And you might even be surprised at how much you miss it when it's over. :) The person blasting Emory and saying it's not worth it probably wasn't so much having problems with the money as they were problems with DEALING with the intensity of it all.

Third, I did not take the TEAS, as it wasn't a requirement when I applied. I will say that medical experience is not something to fret over. I only had a little--from Health Occ classes in high school. I had a really good GPA, but very little to offer otherwise, except for a very convincing essay. And it's true that they look at EVERYTHING. They want very well rounded classes, and TRUST ME, it IS very well rounded. There are people getting first degrees who are 20 (like I was), and there are people who have had entire careers, been in the Peace Corp, been in the military, etc. So, just keep a positive attitude. :)

If any of you have any questions, send me a message.

Good luck!

My parents are divorced and I was able to submit only my dad's info. My mom filled out a separate form. Something that basically said she didn't support me in any way....

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