ECU Alternative Entry MSN Program - Fall 2013

U.S.A. North Carolina

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Hi!

I was wondering if anyone was going to apply to ECU's Alt Entry MSN program this Fall for a Fall 2013 start!

I originally was going to apply to Duke's program, but after a lot of research and deciding, I came to the conclusion that I couldn't justify $100,000 in loans with about $87,000 in private loans. I would imagine it would be an awesome experience and all, but I don't want to put myself in such a position with debt!

I am returning to ECU this Fall to take my pre-requisites. I graduated from ECU last July with a BA in German and a minor in Art History, but I've decided to go back and become a RN, so I can become a CDE. It sounds like the Clinical Nurse Specialist concentration is the best for me.

I know the application due date is kinda far away (December 1) but it would be nice to chat it up with others that are applying!

Wait list :(

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KJohnson:Do you mind sharing when the deposit is due so I have some idea of how long I'll be waiting to hear about a spot?Thanks.

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I got my acceptance letter today! From NC and went to ECU for undergrad, but got into Columbia's program in NYC, so I will more than likely decline ECU. Either way, congratulations to everyone that got in!

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NcNative:

Congrats on getting accepted--to both places! And in total selfishness, I hope you do decline! :) (I'm on the waiting list.) Anyone else hear anything?

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I received my letter yesterday, wait listed as well.

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Well I got my letter today and didn't even get waitlisted. I called and was told that my 3.82 GPA and 299 GRE score was not high enough to make the cut. Told me that I interviewed great, "it was just really competitive".

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Sorry, TMoore. It seems like programs have gotten even more competitive in this economy. I was certain I'd get an interview at Duke (although I wasn't certain I'd ultimately be accepted), and I didn't even get that. I hope we all find our spots!

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Thanks,

I'm not sure if I shot myself in the foot because I said I wanted to go the FNP conc. They know they will only get 1 year tuition because of the DNP program and them not offering the master FNP anymore.

Who knows, I spoke to the person who interviewed me and she said, "I don't feel comfortable talking about much more", when I questioned my GRE scores being too low.

She said average was 306 GRE, well then I would expect some people had higher and some lower. She didn't say 306 was the lowest score.

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I know they give priority/preference to people who have no pre-requisites or the least number of pre-requisites left to take at the time of the application. Maybe this could explain some of their decisions??

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JDenis,

They haven't asked for a deposit yet. They have only asked that people respond with a yes or no to the acceptance letter by March 28th.

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Specializes in Emergency Services.

I didn't get in, they said my GPA wasn't high enough, which I kinda figured that anyway, my gpa was about a 3.3. :( Oh well, I tried, I'm applying to a lot of other BSN programs and NCCU's ABSN so I hope I get in there

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Thanks, KJohnson. I'm hoping maybe as people start notifying, they will start working their way down the waitlist instead of waiting until March 28. It's good to know that it could be that long though

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