Vanderbilt MSN 2017

[PowerMPH]

For prospective applicants for the 2017 year in the Vanderbilt MSN program. Being as I am currently wait listed in the 2016 year due to a very late application, there is a high probability I would have to apply again come November 1st 2016 for the following year acceptance.

November 1st, 2016 is the priority application deadline for the 2017 year. All materials (GRE, official transcripts, application payment, letters of recommendation, statement of intent) must have been submitted by this date.

Letters of acceptance for August 2016 orientation and start were sent out the first week of February 2016. Wait listed recipients received their wait list offer in an around the first week of March 2016 with the caveat that seats may open well into late July.

[sasalsa947]

Hi everyone! I am applying for Vanderbilt this cycle as well for the Acute Care specialty. How is everyone doing with the essay questions and statement of intent? Also, I live pretty far from Tennessee and will not be able to attend the open house. Would anyone that is going be willing to relay the information they receive? Thank you! :)

[tessag12]

Are the essay questions available yet?

[mandalynne85]

Where do we find the 6 questions we have to answer?

[anchordown16]

when you start your application there are different sections to go through. After all your demographics and program designation the questions are listed in that section, including the statement of purpose.

[anchordown16]

question about recommendations, what is the opinion on waiving the right to read your letter of rec from someone? I waived it last year but was wondering if it helps or if it really matters, I was so curious last year to know what they said lol.

[sasalsa947]

My friend said he waived his right as well. He told me that he heard it lets the recommeder be more open in what they write because they know that you won't be able to read it lol. I guess he heard that schools like their letters of rec to be well rounded with positives and negatives. Not sure how accurate this info is. Personally, I want to be able to read what they say.

[mandalynne85]

I'd like to read mine too, but I will still waive my right to read them. I just started working on my statement of purpose....I feel so overwhelmed! I guess I feel like I have SO much riding on getting it 100% perfect. In case anyone is curious- they want it 1 1/2 pages, single spaced. I spoke with them about it yesterday

[tessag12]

Do they just want a general statement of purpose in addition to the questions we have to answer? Did they tell you there are any guidelines for it?

[anchordown16]

same here!

[anchordown16]

Yes, your statement of purpose is your opportunity to "own" and explain anything potentially negative from undergrad, or what you want to highlight, give them a sense of who you are and what your goals/motivations are, wherever you feel you are "lacking" in your application your statement of purpose lets you overcome that. It's meant to help you not hurt you. At the open house last year they said your statement of purpose can turn a definite no related to GPA and GRE to a yes. And it is in addition to the questions that are answered.

I would like to read my recommendations as well

[tessag12]

Thanks! Has anyone heard about amount of spots they have? I was told if you do your clinicals in Nashville there is a lesser chance of getting accepted.

[Lovetennessee]

I'm wrangling with the decision to apply to the FNP program instead of PNP. All I've ever done as an RN is pediatrics, but the lack of PNP jobs in Nashville is driving the decision. Does anyone have any insight into the FNP program? Is it the most competitive? Does this seem like a good decision?