anyone applying to the simmons dix scholars program?

NeNe25 · Mar 29, 2010

Hi, I've heard nothing but great things about Simmons. Their staff is so helpful and relates to you on a personal level which I like. You're not just another application. I actually applied to Simmon's but withdrew my app. this past Friday as I can't afford the program not to mention I'd have to take biochem before the start of the program at $4K no financial aid. I love the school and will consider going there for Grad school. I can't say I've heard as much about MCPHS.

Good luck to you guys and Congratulations!!!!!

bri123 · Mar 29, 2010

Hi! Thats awesome you got grants! Were they from Simmons?

jlnp7 · Mar 30, 2010

Hi allaboutnursing77,

I was accepted to Simmons direct-entry program, beginning in July. I'd love to hear your thoughts about your experience - I've had trouble finding info from current students/recent grads.

I'm particularly interested in your clinical experiences. I've heard from some students in Boston-area programs that the clinical placements can vary tremendously in quality - have you or your fellow students found that to be the case at Simmons? Do you mind sharing some of your clinical sites, and your impressions?

Have you begun the "internship" portion of the program? Can you explain a little bit about how that works? How much input did students have in selecting the internship sites?

I'm trying to decide between Simmons and MGH, so any thoughts or comments you have would be greatly appreciated!

Thank you!

bri123 · Apr 6, 2010

Hi!

Has anyone been contacted by their advisors about registering for classes? Also does anyone know if we are suppose to take a CPR class before we start, I feel like I have read that on the posts, but never heard it from the school.

honeymist · Apr 6, 2010

I'm starting in July too. I haven't heard anything about registering or that CPR class but I'm going to inquire. A girl I know who is going to MGH is taking her CPR now (in advance of starting the program) so I feel like that might be a good idea to do.

mass234 · Apr 15, 2010

is anybody still waiting to hear from Simmons who applied to the 18 month program? can't believe i still haven't heard yet....

allie2010 · Apr 15, 2010

When did you apply? They are doing the next application review in the new couple weeks, or so I've heard. As of last month at the open house, there will still spots open for the 18 month but not the 2 year that starts in September but were expecting to pull some people off the waitlist.

mass234 · Apr 15, 2010

I applied in the beginning of January, but they requested some more info from me- so my application wasn't really complete until mid-March. I guess they haven't done a second round of reviews yet? It seems like it's getting so late....but it's comforting to know there are still spots available.

Was that an open house for accepted students? Will you be attending in July?

allie2010 · Apr 15, 2010

No the open house was just a general open house for people interested in the Dix programs. I was originally going to apply for the fall but when I heard there were spots for July I applied for that one. I just sent my application in about 3 weeks and have not heard yet, but was told applications were being reviewed soon. So fingers crossed! Yours will probably be done then it sounds like if you haven't heard anything. Good luck!!

mass234 · Apr 15, 2010

Thanks for all the info, good luck to you too, I have my fingers crossed for both of us!

honeymist · Apr 15, 2010

Anyone who's gotten in and planning to attend? I just got my email with all the registration instructions, etc. (check your Simmons email account, not your personal). Just wondering if there are any future Simmons ladies on here! :) Can't wait!!!! :)

Stephieee · Apr 15, 2010

I applied in January for the 18 month program and still haven't heard back. I received my transcript evaluation and a request for financial aid documents (copies of my tax returns, W2s, etc).

This wait sucks!