Vanderbilt Grad Entry 2013

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Hey everyone!

This thread is for all of those out there who are planning on applying to one of Vanderbilt's MSN programs for Fall 2013. I'm starting to get my application packet together. I haven't started my interview survey questions and goal statement yet but I need to get on it. I need to take the GRE still though. Has anyone taken that? What did you get? Did you study? Harder than you thought?

Let's help each other get into their program!

Kms, yes I would be working and doi the program at the same time, so no living expenses. I would be paying only tuition, fees, and books. So around $45,000 right? Seems steep if its mostly loans..

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Everyone,

If anyone hears anything about any application status, please let us all know (if you'd like!)

I know it is way early in the game, but dang the waiting game is already killing me, and we've got months to go!

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I received the same set of emails that you all above did. I got one after submitting the application online then another one yesterday.

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Greetings fellow applicants! I also received those two emails this week after submitting my application for the WHNP program last Friday. It's been a nerve wrecking few months, but I feel hopeful! I attended the October open house, and am glad I did, because it answered many of my questions about the program. I'm sure many of you were there - it was a room full of nerves and hopes and dreams!

My question is, how in the world are we going to make it through the next three months until receiving an answer?! :) I will look forward to engaging with this board in the coming months!

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Jasonmstone82 & Jenny J.- what specialties did you apply for?

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I applied for FNP...

FYI, I spoke with admissions and as long as all your supporting docs (transcripts, LOR, GREs) were physically at by 1 DEC you will be considered for priority review.

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@kms I live in the middle Tennessee area. No moving for me but I will leave my employment. Also I have heard 50k is a reasonable expectation of cost.

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Kms673I applied for FNP. What about everyone else? :)

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@kms I live in the middle Tennessee area. No moving for me but I will leave my employment. Also I have heard 50k is a reasonable expectation of cost.

That is cool that you already live nearby. I will definitely be looking to you for advice on places to live if I am accepted.

As far as the price tag, I can see why people are scared. It is a very personal decision to take on that kind of debt, and depends on current loan debt and how much you will gain in yearly salary. I previously looked at other grad programs (like MPH for example), and the degrees were only going to make me 3K-10K more than what I was making now. So for me, that was not a good investment.

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I'm a little confused regarding interviews. I remember them mentioning they do for certain specialities before hitting the submit button, but cannot find any more information. Are there no interviews?

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I'm a little confused regarding interviews. I remember them mentioning they do for certain specialities before hitting the submit button, but cannot find any more information. Are there no interviews?

From my understanding only psych requires an interview. I'll be visiting the the school on Tuesday though and can confirm that for you. If anyone else has any questions they would like to be answered, let me know and I'll ask when I go!

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Thanks so much, and have a great trip!!!!

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