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1. JHU or YALE?

   fnp4me replied to fnp4me's topic in Post Graduate

   Funny that this thread was brought back I decided not to go to any of the schools (Hopkins, Columbia, Yale) and went to a local accelerated BSN program instead - saved about $80,000 in tuition and now I'm looking for masters programs after I get som...

2. Columbia University-ETP

   fnp4me replied to jcarranz5's topic in Post Graduate

   I was trying to keep things positive for those that are going! - if you really want to know, PM me

3. Columbia University-ETP

   fnp4me replied to jcarranz5's topic in Post Graduate

   Try CCCOnline for A&P, it might be a bit less I don't believe Columbia gives any more assistance than what your financial aid package offers. They are constrained by government regulation on maximum stafford availability and by funding to the sc...

4. Columbia University-ETP

   fnp4me replied to jcarranz5's topic in Post Graduate

   I was part of that group last year and you're right...it was a constant battle with people saying "don't go, it's not worth it", "Columbia lets anyone into their nursing program", etc, etc. All I have to say is keep your head up, weigh your options, ...

5. Columbia University-ETP

   fnp4me replied to jcarranz5's topic in Post Graduate

   Guys, I understand your $$$ woes! Be sure to look at how much you'll be making vs how much you owe. A good website is http://www.finaid.org/calculators/loanpayments.phtml which will give you an estimate of what your payments might look like. I'm not ...

6. Columbia University-ETP

   fnp4me replied to jcarranz5's topic in Post Graduate

   It's not - I was going to write another word :) Some tips for you guys: 1) Stay on top of things with a certain someone in financial aid. Get things in writing. 2) If you're going to need a dorm room, send your housing papers as soon as they arrive -...

7. Columbia University-ETP

   fnp4me replied to jcarranz5's topic in Post Graduate

   Congrats to everyone that got in Just so that you guys know, CSON's Perkins Loan program lost its funding and got the axe so they don't give those out anymore. Also, if you go part-time after the first year, you will lose $10,000 from the nursing gr...

8. Columbia University-ETP

   fnp4me replied to jcarranz5's topic in Post Graduate

   Liz: PMed

9. Columbia University-ETP

   fnp4me replied to jcarranz5's topic in Post Graduate

   Liz & dohzenoff, I was accepted to the Columbia program (amongst a few others) but opted for a less expensive BSN program. Let me know if you have any questions, as I remember most of the process.

10. Columbia University-ETP

    fnp4me replied to jcarranz5's topic in Post Graduate

    I applied last year and it looks like they're still using the same application website. It won't tell you your admission status - you'll have to wait for an actual physical copy of the acceptance letter to come in the mail. Historically, Columbia has...

11. Columbia University ETP 2008

    fnp4me replied to Asherah's topic in Post Graduate

    Unfortunately I won't be joining you guys and wish you the best of luck in the ETP program. I ran into financial problems and Columbia didn't really care to retain me (they basically said "oh ok") but we already knew the administration side was kind ...

12. Columbia University ETP 2008

    fnp4me replied to Asherah's topic in Post Graduate

    *muted trumpet* womm wommmmmm

13. Columbia University ETP 2008

    fnp4me replied to Asherah's topic in Post Graduate

    Did everyone get their welcome card and gift from the alumni association? I have a feeling we'll be using it a lot - lol

14. Columbia University ETP 2008

    fnp4me replied to Asherah's topic in Post Graduate

    For private loan purposes, are we considered undergraduates or graduate students??

15. Columbia University ETP 2008

    fnp4me replied to Asherah's topic in Post Graduate

    Congrats Stef82!! :clpty: