Johns Hopkins BSN/MSN Fall 2010 Anyone?

rockkstarr
I'm more concerned about the content of my recommendations than my own essays, even though I'm confident my choices were my best bets since I had an established relationship with each. (My chemistry teacher, biology teacher and immediate supervisor at the mental health facility where i work). But, I'm regretting not waiving my right to view the letters because even though I haven't seen any of them, a strong letter of recommendation with the rights of a student waived, may carry more weight than if the student has eventual access to it. The recommeder has the additional concern of hurting the applicant's feelings , you know?

i'm eagerly anticipating a decision more than feeling nervous. I love the wait and having something to look forward to as it concerns college. I got rejected from enough schools when applying for my undergraduate to have effective coping skills in my arsenal. =)

jesie and protongirl, I see I'm in good company. I've been obsessing about Hopkins too, ever since I went to the open house last spring. It IS the total package! My main interests lie in public health, and the idea of going to both the SON and Bloomberg is just too much

amojo - wouldn't it be great if we could all rock Baltimore? If I get in, I'd love to look up some other foum watchers!

PoetWhittier - I'm assuming from your name that you're a poet? That's what I was saying to my family... perhaps I should have written the essays in verse in order to fit the word count requirement You have a good point about the tedium of reading so many essays. I certainly had that in mind, and just wanted to write in a way that made my essay memorable. Definitely a challenge.

I haven't applied for the merit scholarship. The essay/application isn't due until February, so I decided not to put myself through that until I'm definitely accepted.

I see what you're saying about the recommendations, but I wouldn't worry about not waiving your rights to view them. I'm sure it's not uncommon to do so! It sounds like you have a great attitude about the wait. I could learn something about that, rather than being such an anticipatory stress monkey But I'm not like that about everything... just Christmas and Hopkins apps!

To those still worrying about the interview, I wouldn't stress at all over it. Just be prepared to express your interest in nursing and why you chose Hopkins. I saw it as a casual way to summarize your application and motivation to become a nurse one on one with an admission's officer. They won't ask you any trick questions or anything designed to catch you off guard.

I'm personally trying to avoid thinking about my application because it just makes me nervous! I, like most others on this board, second guessed a lot of what I said in the essays after I sent my application in. Oh well, here's to hoping.

Ok, so I had my interview yesterday and it wasn't as bad as I thought! I feel like a big weight has been lifted. I asked a couple of questions that I wanted to share with everyone. I asked him if it was true that somewhere between 40-50% of people who apply ED get in and he said yes. I also asked if I there were already people who had been accepted and he said no. They wait to tell everyone around the 15th of Dec. Strangely, that made me feel better. He also said that the interviews were really for the MSN portion. Most who apply for only the BSN are not interviewed because they feel like what they need to know is in the application packet. I am not sure if that applies for all people applying BSN ED or not. I read in another thread that everyone applying ED is interviewed.

So now all I have to do is nervously wait. I did also learn that they have duck pin bowling in Baltimore! Fun!! I will be praying for everyone to have a good interview and an acceptance letter! Blessings!

Jesie, that's great! Did you do your interview in person or on the phone?

And best of luck to you as well. This is such an exciting time and process

I did my interview over the phone. I prefered to do it in person, those are always better, but I just couldn't make it there. It lasted for about 45 minutes and he was very punctual!

rockkstarr, did you apply for the ABSN only or ABSN/MSN? I'm counting the days down in my head. It's like a kid waiting for Christmas, but hopefully we will get a present early!! That would be such great news to share with family and friends in the holiday season. But, it could go the other way too.. But HAPPY thoughts!! I am trying to keep myself busy with work (that's not really too hard!!) and family. Blessings to all!

Wow- 40-50%! Do you know what the odds are for those of us who are applying under regular admission?

rockkstar- PoetWhittier is an oxymoron to an extent; it references Whittier College whose mascot is a poet. This was my first choice college for undegrad; got accepted, but couldn't bridge the gap financially, so went to a state school alternatively. That left me depressed for some time, and I just started using that pseudonym for websites to cheer myself up, i guess, and kinda liked it, so just stuck with it.

Jesie- where originally did you learn that 40-50% of ED get accepted? It's not disputable since he confirmed it, just curious about initial source.

Abbie Grace - It would be proportionally less for those applying under RD. Overall, there is an acceptance rate of 15% i believe, since approx. 150 get accepted from a pool of 1000 or so. While 40-50% ED get accepted, we don't really know how many apply under ED. I'd venture to guess 50? Because I cant see 200 ppl applying ED then 100 getting in, while 800 applicants would be competing for 50 spots. But who knows for sure?

I noted in one of the online chats that they accept 130-140 out of ~500 applications for ED.

Jesie, I applied for the ABSN/MSN/MPH. Fingers crossed! It would be great to have good Christmas news

Poet - ohhhh I get it now. I always wonder how people come up with their screen names. And here i was thinking your name is probably Whittier and you're a poet.

I wish I had more insight into the exact admissions review process. Argh! Distraction is key... good thing I have A&P, Micro and work to keep me in super occupied!