Georgetown U. Accelerated BSN - Spring 2010

This is just a speculation but I am guessing that ABSN & Direct-Entry students will all be lumped together for most of the day. Direct-Entry students have to complete the ABSN portion so it would make since that way.
I think that the Informational session might be split up since each program is very different. On my confirmation email it states that interviews would be with BSN committee & the FNP Director. So, it seems we get interviewed from both the Direct Entry Program & BSN programs, as we would be students of both.

Honestly, I have no idea if we would be considered for the ABSN if rejected by the Direct-Entry. I would think not, since there is so many applicants just for the ABSN. I think the programs are seperate entities, but like I said I have no idea for sure, I am just guessing!

I am definately very nervous too and kinda analyzing every detail-- what to wear, what to say, etc... But, we just gotta do our best!

Hi Allimar!
Thanks for the congrats, I was soooo relieved! I was expecting rejection letters across the board, and then my first letter was an acceptance! phew....I'm coming from california.... so if i get in DC will be quite the change!
I only applied to the ABSN, so that makes sense as to why you were told about the committee and I wasnt ( I was worried for a sec).. also makes sense as to why some were assigned dates and others had choices.

Jeter- I bought a suit for the interview. Thats what I was reccomended to do, kinda expensive, but if I get in so worth it! Also, I hear to be prepared for the "why do you want to be a nurse" and why can you handle the accelerated pace" questions... Other than that, Im nervous and dont know what to expect. All I can say is good luck to everyone!! Georgetown would be a dream come true.... we shall see!

Also, if you need to get in touch with ***** *****, I have emailed her and every time got a response almost right away (like, within the hour). I found her to be be so helpful!
Lets keep each other updated! Good Luck!

It seems alot of people are coming from California! I am from Los Angeles where is everyone else from?
We should have an allnurses.com dinner!

WLJ2009-
Thanks for the advice. I was thinking about wearing a skirt since it might be hot, but I wasnt sure if that was appropriate. Pants suits are always a 'go to' for interviews.

I also have had the most luck emailing ***** *****, she responds pretty fast.

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I will email her then. I don't know why I try to call her all the time, I guess I figured it would be easier for her to answer the phone than emailing. It really does seem like most of the people who have posted are from california.. I would like to apply out there, but it's just too far from home.

Jeter - I am from Sacramento... if I was closer a dinner would be fun! What is your interview day?
Can't believe the date is creeping up! I get butterflies everytime I think about it! ahahhhhhh

Hi everyone, I have a million butterflies as I review your posts.
Thank you for being out here communicating.

My interview for the ABSN is October 3rd. I figure it may be a crowded
day, but I have classes the other days of the week. What a relief to 'meet' some of
the other applicants before the day I've heard that a business suit is definitely
the way to go, and just wonder what they may be looking for. This will be my
first interview for nursing school, and G'Town is the only school I've applied to so far.
Intelligent, compassionate, not-taking-drugs...? What does one look for in nursing applicants
with such varied backgrounds?

I am taking 4 courses this semester, and hadn't considered applying until Fall 2010,
until I met with ***** ***** and she was like, "Apply for spring!" It
sounded like advice to follow, but as I get closer I'm intimidated that others may be
a lot closer to completion already. Would they really accept me with 4 courses left?
It's a gamble, and I'm trying to keep morale up. i.e. It's good to take them all in one
fell swoop to prepare for the upcoming pace.

Ay! Any thoughts on this are greatly appreciated. It's a supportive bunch out there!

Hi Lizzylou,

I have never had an an interview for nursing school either. With Georgetown being my first choice, I am extremely excited about my interview (in 4 days!). I wouldn't worry about the classes, as long as you complete them before the program at Georgetown begins. I only have 1 prerequisite left for Georgetown, but decided to take 2 classes this semester just in case they don't accept a class (paranoia gets the best of me). Congratulations on getting an interview and good luck!

Good luck on the interview everyone! Its coming up; so exciting :-)

Lizzylou--don't worry. Many folks have gotten in with a bunch of classes left. As long as theyre all done before classes begin, youre totally fine.

Allimar87--please let us know how the interview goes. I'm esp. curious about what everone will be wearing. And the weather...won't it be humid there? I'll have to look that up before going over.

Are you ladies wearing heels too? There's going to be tours the whole morning.

I have a feeling that we might be interviewed with a bunch of faculty and an admissions officer...or maybe I read that somewhere.

Looking forward to meeting some of you there! Keep us posted!

Hey everyone!

I interview on Tuesday (22nd). Kind of nervous about the whole process, dont know what to expect. Allimar please let us know ASAP after your interview on Thursday how it went and what questions were asked.
Best of luck!!!