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BostonTerrier

50 Posts

Hi. Can anyone who has already had their interview offer any helpful tips or suggestions? This will be my first "professional interview" so I do not know exactly what to expect. How formal was it? (I'd prefer not to show up over dressed and definitely do not want to be under dressed). Also, how long did your interview last? Any insight is appreciated! Thank you :)

cwrn1

22 Posts

The interview is pretty casual. I'd stay away from jeans - look business casual so they know you're taking it seriously. I met with two of the faculty and they were very nice, however it didn't seem like either of them had read my application yet. They asked about my financial situation and if I had thought about the impact that this program might have. They wanted to know if I had considered the traditional route, and asked me to explain why I want to go the accelerated instead. They asked about where I lived, and what type of support system I had financially, for studying and for 'recreation'. I think ultimately they just wanted to see how prepared you are to take on the program and if you've truly thought it through. They also want to know where you see yourself in 5 years, why nursing, and what specialty you may be interested in. My interview lasted about 30-40 minutes.

It's a casual atmosphere - we met in the faculty lounge. You'll do great. Just make sure you have all your reasons you want to be a nurse, and really make sure you are able to show that you understand the rigor of the program - both academically and financially. If you want to be a nurse bad enough, just speak from the heart!

Good luck!

journey933

10 Posts

Hmm that's interesting cwrn1. My interview was different. It was with one of the professors the one teaching the summer course and we had it in her office. She asked me a lot about what it means to be a nurse and the role of a nurse in addition to the questions you were asked. It only last maybe 15 minutes. Does anyone else have interviews this week? I thought today was the last day, but I'm not positive. I hope all your interviews went well.

BostonTerrier

50 Posts

Thanks cwrn! You helped put my nerves at ease as i was a bit nervous. Still, my interview was a lot different. The interviewer had three questions for me to answer but somehow my interview lasted almost an hour. The man interviewing me was really nice though. Goodluck everyone!

umbdude, MSN, APRN

1,228 Posts

Specializes in Psych/Mental Health.

BostonRobin,

UMB is my alma mater too.

That's the route I'm going to take. I'll be quitting my corporate job in a few months to study pre-reqs full time and CNA. At the same time apply to various schools.

From these boards, it sounds like most everyone has perfect grades/scores etc. how were you able to differentiate yourself to get into MGHIP and Simmons? Perhaps in the essays and reco?

Also, I wonder if they look at your resume. I think a resume should be a key tool to assess someone's potential to succeed.

cwrn1

22 Posts

I would include your resume. Although, during my interview they hadn't even looked at it. I was a CNA throughout college and then quit when I graduated because I just didn't make enough for it to be a full time profession. They asked why I left the healthcare industry after that. This led me to believe they didn't read my resume since every job I have had since graduating has been in the healthcare industry. It sounds like everyone has very different experiences with the interview etc, so better to include it just in case. Has anyone received anything yet? On 3/1 my status changed and said a decision has been made and it would be mailed out within 14 business days. Getting anxious!

cmm115

4 Posts

Journey933,

I had an interview on the 28th and I'm pretty sure mine was only 15-20 min as well. The interviewer helped make me feel comfortable though and I just let her know how excited I was at the idea of the program and how exciting I thought nursing was as a profession.I think she only asked me 3-4 straightforward questions as well...and when I first walked out I felt like it had gone pretty well, but then I started to think and I was a little worried since it was so short...I felt like when I went home I remembered a thousand things I should have said...but on Tuesday March 5th I received my acceptance letter in the mail, which was dated the 29th of feb. I just about lost my mind on my front porch when I saw the big envelope waiting for me! It was a short interview but I think that's okay if you get down to the point and the heart of the questions they ask, so don't be too worried.

For anyone else waiting to interview who's nervous, don't be! Easier said than done, right? I know. Interviews always make me a nervous, but with a little cognitive conditioning and looking at it from a different perspective I think really helps. I think the most important thing to remember in these interviews is if you have been invited to one, it's a really good sign. All of us here know how bad we want this; we've made it through the application process, which we also all know was stressful enough, so making it to the interview stage should put your mind at ease...because it means out of all the applicants (ive heard upwards of 700...) they already see you as a good fit...remember that! They already like you, otherwise they wouldn't want to meet you! It's more of a check and balance type thing...They want to get to know you and figure out if you're really up for the challenge of the program and make sure you're not the kind who will flake out after a month of the program. Look at it as an opportunity for them to get to know YOU, not just your application or gpa, because they already know that stuff, they want to know the person from the application. As cliche as it sounds, "be yourself" really applies here. Relax, and breathe, and sloooooow doooooown is also really helpful because I know how nervous I was but also how excited too. Just breathe and clear your brain for each question and slow down your words as much as you can so you can think and say what you need to and you'll do great!!

Best of luck to all, and I can't wait to meet the rest of you!

journey933

10 Posts

Congratulations cmm115 thats great news!

cwrn1

22 Posts

Congrats!!

cafi123

4 Posts

Hello,

I had an interview on Monday and I'm now playing the waiting game again.

The lady who interviewed me said that letters would go out by the end of this week...so fingers crossed.

Congrats cmm115!

Mapie22

57 Posts

congratulations, cmm115!

i also had my interview on monday. my online status changed today and now reads as follows:

[color=#3a3a3a]a decision has been made regarding your application. you will receive formal notice in the mail within 14 business days. thank you for your interest in attending the university of massachusetts boston.

fingers crossed here too and good luck to everyone![color=#3a3a3a]

ahm24

28 Posts

cmm- did your status change online before you got your letter in the mail?

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