UIC GEP 2013

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Anyone applying to UIC's graduate entry program starting Jan. 2013? I've glanced at the threads from the past couple of year's and thought I'd start one for the next application cycle. I'm finishing up pre-reqs and taking the GRE in a month. Good luck to all who plan on applying!

I had my interview April 4th

was that the original date from their website?

Hello, Ive had my interview but feel slightly disadvantaged since it was over skype. 12 of us went there to interview and half were taken for one on ones with a professor there and the other half were interviewed via skype by a professor remotely. Did anyone else have this experience? Do you think it really makes a difference?

I was invited to interview via telephone for the FNP track, but I actually decided to decline the invitation. I've already accepted an offer from another school and as much as I'd love to attend UIC, I feel there is a disadvantage that this program doesn't bestow a BSN, only an RN and MSN. Also, the whole group interview with half the interviewees present while the rest of us were on telephone definitely made my stomach turn--I am NOT great at group interviews, especially when no one can read my body language! I think the should do one-on-one interviews, especially if there's only 25 interview slots for FNP applicants. Anyway, UIC is an AMAZING school and I hope whoever gets my interview spot makes it in and does awesome things :)

just got an email from Julie with the attachment of rejection. Looks like this will be my last post on this group...for anyone who's curious here's the copy:

We have reviewed your application for admission to our Graduate Entry Masters Program and I am sorry to inform you that you have not been selected to progress to the interview process. Please be aware that admission to this program is highly competitive. We had many well-qualified applicants and had to make some difficult choices. Your interest in our program is sincerely appreciated, and we regret that we are unable to report a favorable response to your request for admission. If our office can assist you in any way, please do not hesitate to contact Julie Kim, by email at [email protected] or phone (312) 413-1085. We wish you success in your pursuit of nursing education

If I couldn't even get an interview to make it to the top 25 then I must be sorely outgunned for FNP. I may have to reconsider what to do with my future plans...

Anyway, good luck to the rest of you!

Well, I'm just waiting for my PNP rejection letter... Which I assume is inevitable since interviews are over :((and don't think you have to change all of your plans just because this one school didn't interview you! ...As disappointed as I know I will be)

Samdaman... I received the rejection too. Don't stop! There are other programs out there and that you still have time to apply for! I'm starting my Rush and DePaul apps tomorrow! Good luck to those who were accepted!

I also received the rejection email last night. Although I felt the way UIC handled the admissions process was very unprofessional (refusing to return emails, phone calls and missing deadlines) I am disappointed that I will not be part of UICs great nursing program.Both Rush and Depaul have masters programs that will give you a MSN with classes that can be used towards your DNP. I have actually come to like their program better although if I had gotten into UIC I probably would have gone.Thanks for everyone's advice. This forum has been extremely helpful.

You definitely should not change your plans based off of one school. There are other schools that you can apply for or you can try again next year and in the meantime get some experience that'll make you stand out like working on research etc. This is just one school and if its your dream school try again next year.

Although according to UIC you can complete your DNP in two years after your MSN.

I recently had my interview on Monday. I am extremely nervous and anxious waiting to hear their final decision. Wish me luck.

I am sorry to hear about everyone who received a letter of rejection :( I also think that everyone should still pursue this career if it is your goal! Rush and DePaul are amazing programs! If I don't get into UIC I am definitely applying! Loyola also has the ABSN program. Good luck to everyone!

Jameese I also had my interview on Monday and am FREAKING out! How do you feel your interview went? I don't know if I exactly liked the group interview. I found it hard to fully demonstrate my personality, goals, and credentials. The staff members were all very nice, which was a huge plus! How did your interview go? Good luck awaiting the news! We hear first week of May, correct? Not too long to go :(

Sorry to those who got rejected. Like others have said, this is not the end!

Has anyone emailed Julie Kim about when we will hear back on final decisions? During my interview they said the end of April and past years found out around April 23-27th. I did not know if anyone had emailed and gotten a definitive answer...?

I had my interview on the 11th and she said that the Graduate college will be meeting in 2 weeks and if I don't hear anything back by May 10th, to shoot her an email. So I guess we will know something within the next 2 weeks or so.

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