Just wondering if anyone has applied to Umass Boston and Umass Medical (in Worcester), Simmons and MGH for 2009 direct entry and BSN @ UMB? I am a little confused on what is taking them so so long to get back to me. My undergrad GPA is 3.2, got a 3.85 in all the prerequisites, decent GRE scores...I got in last year at UMass Medical, they called me a week before the program started (I guess I was wait listed), but I couldn't attend since not all my prerequisites were completed. I just called Umass Med. and they told me they already picked the 25 students and I wasn't one of them. It would be nice if they send a notice once in a while, but nothing. Anyone please heard anything, I'm desperate, I hope I got in at least one school, not picky at this point, just desperate
juliewoo 72 Posts Feb 25, 2009 I think MGH is sending out their decisions next week (from what I've read.) I wouldn't think you'd hear back from Simmons anytime soon since their deadline was the 1st of this month.
caroline82 41 Posts Feb 25, 2009 Thanks so much for the info, I hope I get into MGH, praying and praying. Being turned down from Umass med. today was a little upsetting.
Tanguera, BSN, MSN, RN, NP 105 Posts Feb 27, 2009 Hey you guys, I called MGH earlier this week to see when they'd be sending out decision letters. They told me they'd send them out by the end of this week. So presumably they're already in the mail. I am having such a difficult time deciding between Columbia and an extremely competitive state school (which is small and cheap!) but I do think that if I got into MGH, I would have to go there. I know my chances are slim so I'm not keeping my hopes up.
Jennifer0512 213 Posts Specializes in Pediatrics. Has 2 years experience. Feb 27, 2009 OMG MGH IS IN THE MAIL?!?! THAT'S SO EXCITING! I'm so nervous! This is my first choice (and also probably the one out of the 3 schools I applied to that I'd be more likely to get in). I don't want to wait!
Tanguera, BSN, MSN, RN, NP 105 Posts Feb 27, 2009 Why do you say you're more likely to get into MGH? Do you know what the acceptance rate is? I thought it was a really good program, but have no idea on the acceptance rate or whatnot. I applied for the FNP specialty which I think is pretty competitive, so I don't expect anything, but of course I am hoping or the best!
caroline82 41 Posts Feb 27, 2009 Hi there, can't wait for that letter. I also applied for the FNP specialty. I guess not a lot of students pick that as their first choice (more clinical hours I guess?). What is the acceptance rate for MGH by the way? GPA, GRE scores, ect? I have no clue what my competition is... And did you guys take all their prereqs? I took all except BioChem, which I took 6 years ago, so it has to be renewed. I hope we all get in :)
Jennifer0512 213 Posts Specializes in Pediatrics. Has 2 years experience. Feb 27, 2009 I was saying out of the 3 I applied to (BCI am a Biochem major so I have taken a lot of the prereqs. I am finishing A+ P II and Stats this semester and whether I get in or not I'll be taking Nutrition this summer. I am a little nervous because I'm young. I've found out that some of the people who have had lower GPAs and GREs than me but have great work experience have been getting in where I've been rejected, so I'm not super confident, but if I were to get in anywhere I think it would be MGH vs. the other 2 schools I applied to.KEEP ME UPDATED IF YOU GUYS HEAR! I am from the area so the mail doesn't have too far to travel!
caroline82 41 Posts Feb 27, 2009 Hi Jennifer, are you still in college? Wow kudos to you for going straight from undergrad to grad. Good luck, I'll keep you updated if I hear anything :-)
Jennifer0512 213 Posts Specializes in Pediatrics. Has 2 years experience. Feb 27, 2009 Yeah I'm a senior in college. It was pretty simple. I've known I wanted to be a PNP for a while now and I'm tired of not doing what I want to be doing. Now if I can just get in to grad school that would be perfect! :)Good luck to you as well!
juliewoo 72 Posts Feb 27, 2009 Update: I just received my letter from MGH today and just got an email about 2 minutes ago.I got in :) Good luck to you, Jennifer!
Tanguera, BSN, MSN, RN, NP 105 Posts Feb 27, 2009 YAY! I got in also! I went to an open house where they said they only take like 50 people? Is that true? I can't believe this. I have been having such problems figuring out where to go.But I suppose I should just celebrate first! CONGRATULATIONS ALL AROUND!
