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1. A thread for those awaiting decisions...

   alrees replied to Sarah7781's topic in Post Graduate

   That is awesome!!! How exciting!! CONGRATULATIONS! When do you begin school?

2. Applied to Penn, Johns Hopkins, Vanderbilt & Marquette...any out there familiar?

   alrees replied to alrees's topic in New Nurse

   Hey! I think it is a good sign you received the financial aid packet. I received it the other day and over the summer when I met with Terry Witherington (the PNP director), she said that was a good sign to receive the packet. I don't think it is a...

3. Johns Hopkins BSN/MSN 2009 Applicants!

   alrees replied to karrie8o3's topic in New Nurse

   I think what helped me out the most was definitely my interview and maybe my essays. My gpa is average (3.5), I submitted my GRE scores (1160), I have some volunteer and shadowing experience but nothing extensive. I actually got C's in both chemist...

4. Applied to Penn, Johns Hopkins, Vanderbilt & Marquette...any out there familiar?

   alrees replied to alrees's topic in New Nurse

   Hi Ashley! Congratulations to you too! Which program did you apply to? I will private message you my email address so we can get into contact. Allison

5. Applied to Penn, Johns Hopkins, Vanderbilt & Marquette...any out there familiar?

   alrees replied to alrees's topic in New Nurse

   Thanks so much!! I was honestly shocked...it had to have been the interview that helped me bc my gpa/gre is nothing impressive. I have no idea what I will pick, I'm hoping I can visit again and get some advice. Keep me updated with what you guys fi...

6. Applied to Penn, Johns Hopkins, Vanderbilt & Marquette...any out there familiar?

   alrees replied to alrees's topic in New Nurse

   So I"m speechless....I got into Penn.

7. Applied to Penn, Johns Hopkins, Vanderbilt & Marquette...any out there familiar?

   alrees replied to alrees's topic in New Nurse

   Thanks so much!! I was definitely excited/shocked. When my phone rang yesterday and I saw it was Maryland I freaked out haha. That makes me nervous for Penn, keep me posted when you hear back. Best of luck : )

8. Johns Hopkins BSN/MSN 2009 Applicants!

   alrees replied to karrie8o3's topic in New Nurse

   Lauren, I'm so sorry to hear that about Hopkins. I think you have a good chance with your letter of reconsideration because you are definitely an exceptional canidate. Keep me updated on the rest of the schools as you hear back. I know it will all...

9. Applied to Penn, Johns Hopkins, Vanderbilt & Marquette...any out there familiar?

   alrees replied to alrees's topic in New Nurse

   Hey, I found out I got accepted to Johns Hopkins but I haven't heard from the other schools yet. I believe we should hear from Penn around the first of February so pretty soon. Have you heard anything?

10. Johns Hopkins BSN/MSN 2009 Applicants!

    alrees replied to karrie8o3's topic in New Nurse

    Ahhhh hopkins just called and i got in!!!! I cannot believe it!

11. Johns Hopkins BSN/MSN 2009 Applicants!

    alrees replied to karrie8o3's topic in New Nurse

    I know exactly what you mean about the waiting be so difficult. I haven't heard anything yet either but I'm hoping sometime this week! If not this week, then it has to be in the next 2 weeks...I can't imagine it will be much longer. Hang in there!

12. Johns Hopkins BSN/MSN 2009 Applicants!

    alrees replied to karrie8o3's topic in New Nurse

    Thanks for all the info Pianitra! You definitely sound like a unique applicant and obviously all your hard work paid off. It is definitely reassuring to know there are people out there who did try a second time around. It gives me hope that if it ...

13. A thread for those awaiting decisions...

    alrees replied to Sarah7781's topic in Post Graduate

    I don't know if you have ever visited Vanderbilt or not but I went over the summer and fell in love with both the school and Nashville. The faculty that I met were all wonderful, very informative and friendly. Nashville is such a great city too! B...

14. Johns Hopkins BSN/MSN 2009 Applicants!

    alrees replied to karrie8o3's topic in New Nurse

    Lauren, I'm trying to message you back but I haven't made enough posts yet so I'll get back to you asap : )

15. Johns Hopkins BSN/MSN 2009 Applicants!

    alrees replied to karrie8o3's topic in New Nurse

    Congratulations mazinni! All your hard work has definitely paid off now that you have been accepted. That definitely encourages me to try again if I am not accepted this year. Well I know Hopkins is quite a bit more than $10,000 but just how much...