Georgetown Spring 2011 ABSN applicants

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I just wanted to start a thread for the Spring 2011 applicants for the ABSN program. I don't know if this is the first time the Gtown is using the nursingCAS or not, but I wanted to hear about everyone else's experience with it.

Thank you. A 27% scholarship isn't too bad of a consolation prize. I'll probably end up sending in my deposit so that i have more time to think about it.

I hope everyone was able to make their final decisions. Are any of you coming from out of town? What are you guys planning for housing?

Hey everyone!

So I'm taking a stab in the dark here that someone might read & reply to this message, though I'm sure most of you are super busy with finals. I was accepted for the ABSN program starting this Fall - we were not invited to personal interviews and all used the MyCollegeI video interview system. However, Georgetown is holding an "Experience Georgetown" afternoon for accepted students to get a feel for the program.

Separate from this is a WHC interview morning, for those of us who submitted application essays for the scholarship. For your cohort, did they have a similarly separate WHC event? If so, what was the interview process like for the scholarship *only*? Everyone there will have already been accepted to the ABSN program, so we're just vying for scholarship spots. I'd love to be mentally prepared for whatever interview process they might put us through, since the scholarship would be a huge plus!

Thanks very, very much!

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When I applied (admitted Spring 2010), applicants still had to come to GU and WHC on the same day for a combo all day interview. The WHC interview was held at WHC, consisting of a get together discussion, followed by a tour, followed by very brief individual interviews. Your essay matters a lot. Then back onto shuttle buses to Georgetown, for lunch, group discussion and very short individual interviews.

The thing to remember is that you are being watched and interviewed every minute. Dress professionally, act professionally at all times, and when it's your turn to talk, make every word counts. Try to make sure that at the end of the day, the interviewers understand why you absolutely HAVE to become a nurse.

Great, thanks so much for the info! Sounds similar to the morning they have planned for us, which will be a breakfast/info session, tour, and interview. :)

I'm in the Spring 2011 cohort (just finishing up our first semester!) and at WHC. I had a separate interview at G'town for the acceptance, and then a full day of information sessions at Georgetown in the morning, followed by a walk-through of WHC, an info session for WHC and short individual interviews at WHC. That day was really long, and I wasn't the only one trying to get my energy levels back up by the end of it for the interview.

It sounds like it's just 1/2 day for you - so you won't have the same issue with fatigue! Do dress nicely, but wear comfortable shoes.

Good luck!!

Joe,

Thanks so much!! If you don't mind my asking, what sorts of questions did they ask at the WHC interview? And do you remember/know if they had access to your application materials (transcripts, etc) for the Georgetown application process?

I hope your first semester as a Hoya/WHC Scholar went well and that you're making it through finals with a smile; Spring on the Hilltop is incredible. If you get a chance, and haven't been, head up to the Observatory (near Yates) - that was my absolute favorite spot on campus as an undergrad.

Cheers,

Anne

The GU interview had 4-5 people in the room (various professors, plus a rep from WHC who also teaches at GU there too). The WHC interview was 1-on-1. The questions were very similar between the two, and very basic - just a review of my background. Yes, they had my full application on hand (plus the essay for the WHC interview). It was very clear that they'd combed through my background pretty well. Questions about any sub-par grades; questions about time off; questions about how you would apply skills from your previous background; questions about the activities you're involved in -- are all fair game, and pretty standard for any job/school interview.

Make sure you have a good answer for why you HAVE to be a nurse, why you HAVE to be at G'town, and make sure you can address any obvious weaknesses. For WHC, they want to make sure that you really want to work in an urban hospital setting, not just get a scholarship.

They're also looking for a well-rounded pool of students, so the more 'diversity' you can add (gender, age, race, foreign languages, etc) the better. Both interviews were pretty quick - WHC was harder just because it was at the end of the day and everyone was pretty tired. Pick up a business card from your WHC interviewer & make sure to send a thank you. Smile, relax, and try to have fun with it. Good luck!!

This is incredibly, incredibly helpful. From all of us in the Fall 2011 ABSN thread, *thank you*!!!!! :)

Glad I could help!

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