ABSN UMASS Amherst 2018

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Hi there!

I will be applying to UMass Amherst for the Aug 2018 entering class. I wanted to start a thread for any prospective applicants.

Feel free to discuss anything! Hopefully we can all help each other through the next couple of months while we complete apps and await decisions.

:)

I have not received an email yet. Is anyone else still waiting? Starting to worry!

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I've been accepted as well!! So excited. Could someone post a link to the fb group? Having trouble finding it. Thanks! :)

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I received my acceptance at 10:00 am. I am so excited!!! Best of Luck to everyone!

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Hi all! I got in as well! Would love an add to the Facebook group! Congrats to those who got in and good luck to the waitlist folks!

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Hey everyone - congrats to those who got in and good luck to those waitlisted!

I wanted to get some honest feedback regarding the Welcome reception. Do you guys think it would be weird for my mom to come? We want to make a day of it, look at apartments/scope out the area, since I've never been in that part of MA. And she's been such a pillar of support for me during this whole process...

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I don't think that's weird at all! My husband will be coming with me. We're so excited to check it out together! :)

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Hey everyone - congrats to those who got in and good luck to those waitlisted!

I wanted to get some honest feedback regarding the Welcome reception. Do you guys think it would be weird for my mom to come? We want to make a day of it, look at apartments/scope out the area, since I've never been in that part of MA. And she's been such a pillar of support for me during this whole process...

I will possibly be bringing my father. I don't think it's weird at all, and it's good to have someone supporting you during an apartment hunt so that you're less vulnerable to manipulation. There are certainly some scummy landlords out here.

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Thanks for the feedback! :)

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Not weird at all! I'm sure I'll bring my mom because she is the one who gave me life and I love her :)

Viv makes a good point too, it's always nice to have someone else while looking for apartments. They can spot things and ask questions you may not have thought of.

Regarding Springfield, I actually lived there for four years while receiving my first BS. People will have all sorts of things to say about it, but I will tell you that I like it there. It is an old city with history, it is small, diverse, there is definitely night life and fun places to go. There are mountains and rivers all over Western Mass and if you like skiing Vermont and New Hampshire are short drives. Also you can hop on a bus or train to go to NYC or Boston quickly and easily. People will say Springfield is dangerous but I've found its just like any other city, you should be smart and aware late night but other than that it's totally fine.

This being said you might want to look at other towns/cities close by when choosing your apartment. Longmeadow is right next to Springfield, almost part of it, and is a quiet, suburban, middle/upper-class type of area if that's what you're preferring. Northampton is an awesome hippie progressive fun small city about half an hour away. Definitely a place to check out. Amherst where the main Umass campus is is also a fun small city with similar vibes. Umass is a big party school too and fun times can be had there.

Anyways, I don't even know how much free time we will have but my point is, life in Western Mass can definitely be a good time!

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Wish I had found this thread sooner. Congrats to all that have been accepted!

I have been waitlisted. The list is ranked, however they weren't able to disclose my position in the waitlist. Has anyone heard of anything else?

Just a little about me..I graduated five years ago at UMass Amherst (loved it there. Also served as an RA) with a B.S. in Public Health. Currently live in Springfield area. Hopefully I get offered a slot.

Goodluck to those on waitlist!

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Hi Kianny, how do you know the list is ranked? I got waitlisted too and I also graduated from UMass with a B.S in Public Health. Hopefully we get in :)

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@ Glesh, I emailed the program assistant. She responded soon after. Fingers crossed!

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