Accepted Columbia ETP applicants (and current students: some advice). get-together?

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:welcome: Hi everyone! I thought it might be a good idea to get our own separate thread for those accepted to Columbia ETP! Sure we have a lot to discuss!

I would also like to invite current students to this topic to share your experiences and answer some questions.:idea:

Here is one question that is really bothering me.

I have been working and studying simultaneously for the past 4 years, and to tell the truth I am really tired. Will financial help from Columbia (both scholarship and loans) allow me to only study? In particular, how much money do they give every month for living expenses? If you feel uncomfortable writing about it in public, personal messages are welcome too

Aside from this, - congrats to all those accepted and really looking forward to meeting you! :balloons:

Oh, by the way, I am Women's Health! What about you?;)

I only bought the required text books and not the recommended ones. Some of the current students said that a copy of the current textbooks will be available at the library. I am not sure if it can be checked out of the library, though.

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I wouldn't reccomend just using the books in the library, because who knows how many people are thinking of doing this, probably making it very difficult to gain access to the book when you actually need it.

I went on Amazon and bought all of the required books, I think I spent about $400, this actually isn't that bad considering what I would spend each semester at my undergrad.

Does anyone know how to get the drug reference for the PDA though?

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Specializes in Emergency.

I got some advice from a current student saying that we should hold off on buying the textbooks and see which professors really require them for the course - there will be a lot of powerpoint notes, which apparently are the main focus for certain classes. Also if any of you are rooming with a student a year ahead of you, try seeing if you can borrow their books.

See you all soon! :)

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Less than 2 weeks now!

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I'm in serious trouble. I'm graduating from U.C. Berkeley and I can't get any kind of proof that I'll be getting my bachelor's until June 7th (when grades are posted). But the ETP program requires that I get them in by May 30th!! Columbia can't admit me if I don't have official documentation saying that I have my bachelors degree. Is anyone graduating as an undergrad thie semester and immediately matriculating into the ETP program like me??? Is anyone experiencing the same problem as I am?

I've graduated, successfully passed all my courses, rented a place in NY, and I'm all set to flying over to Columbia. I've spent so much time and money on this, and if I can't enter the program just because I can't get the official documentation on paper on time, I'd be SO pissed off. I talked to Amy Greenstein on the phone and I'm expecting for a reply tomorrow. I'm just so frustrated and scared right now...

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Hi Sherlee,

Don't worry too much. I'm sure something can be worked out. Have you explained it to your undergrad? Perhaps they can do something seeing that these are pretty extenuating circumstances. No hurt in calling registrar and seeing what can be done.

On a different note...has anyone recieved their uniforms, kits etc yet? I am worried that I haven't recieved mine yet.

And as far as the PDA's go, I decided to get the 700p that is at the end of the list. It wasn't bulleted now that I look back on the list. Is it one of the PDA's that are recommended?

Thanks guys! I can't believe its almost time!

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we'll be receiving our uniforms and equipment during orientation, so no worries :).

can't wait to see everyone in 9 days!

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I just ordered my shoes online! Can't wait to get the uniform and the kit... can't wait to register!

Very very excited :)

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What'd you get for shoes, Cozzy (and anyone else)? I'm planning to head to our local shoes-for-old-people-and-nursing-students store tomorrow.

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Specializes in Emergency.

I got the shoes from my favorite online store - shoebuy.com I got these:

http://www.shoebuy.com/nurse-mates-pamela/107446/256032

Also if anyone decides to buy from them, they're having a 20% off sale for the next few days, i think the promo code is Memorial Day.

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Sherlee,

Did you have any luck with Amy? I'm in a similar situation as Columbia still hasn't received my transcripts for my microbio class even though my school has sent them TWICE. It's been a frustrating process.

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hey t-rock,

amy contacted me two days ago and told me that the letter of intent to graduate form i requested will suffice. however, i will be on "dean hold" until i submit my official transcript with my ba degree noted on it. everything is going smoothly now.

as for your transcript, did you request a "rush transcript"? usually (at least at my school) it takes a week just to process the transcript and plus a few more days to send it over to ny. when did you send your transcript? also amy told me that the mail at columbia's school of nursing is really disorganized. she told me not to send in anything; just bring them in during the orientation so that you can register for classes.

hope this helps!

sherlee

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