Anyone applying to Yale GEPN program for Fall 2009?

[LillyB]

Hi,

Since there was a very extensive thread last year about application process to Yale, I thought I would start a new thread for 2009 hopefuls. I am working on my application and wanted to know who else chose Yale as one of their options. What program? How is the application process going? Essay writing? Any anxieties? I am applying to the Adult Advanced Practice Nursing but still deciding on the specialty. The hardest part for me is the essay writing as English is not my first language, but I have been working on it for some time now and getting close to finishing the final version. Anyone else wants to share?

[yalienne]

I live on campus housing at the moment since I am a Yale student. I would recommend to look for an apartment, get a roommates from Yale. Some places will help find a roommate from Yale.

http://www-iisp1.its.yale.edu/offcampus/OffCampus_Housing_Search.asp

http://www.apartments.com/Rent.aspx?area5=y&rent_minimum=0&rent_maximum=99999&state=ct&rgn1=115&page=rent&prvpg=4&type_listing=1&SubArea12=Y

http://www.cawhite.com/apartments.html

http://www.wintergreenofwestville.com/

[yalienne]

For those of you, who do not have the pre-nursing requirement and are afraid that you may not get into Yale. My friend just e-mailed me an info which I think might be helpful. NYU has an accelerated nursing program which will allow you to complete the pre-nursing requirements. The deadline is March 1st to apply. http://www.nyu.edu/nursing/academicprograms/bachelors/grads.html

[lauralou2008]

Hey everyone, I'm in Seattle and got my acceptance letter yesterday as well -- big surprise, cuz I was sure I wouldn't hear anything until Weds. My friend here got hers too, for FNP. I applied for Adult/Women's Health and my letter says "Women's Health Nurse Practitioner" -- not sure if that's because the Adult track is a given....? Does anyone know? Congratulations to everyone! And to be on the waitlist is still pretty darn good -- you still have a chance! Good luck!

[yalienne]

Congratulation lauralou2008 :cheers:

[lauralou2008]

Thanks Yalienne! I have some decision-making to do! It may all come down to finances....

[yalienne]

Well just remember, you are not going into sales. You are going into a recession proof career. If you need to take out private student loans do that. Soon you will be able to work as nurse and start making money. I really hope everything work out for you.

[kyliese]

Did anyone in San Francisco hear yesterday?

[benzhuzhu]

Kyliese: No, I still haven't heard either. I live in Stanford, generally it takes an extra day for mail to arrive here.

[kyliese]

Wait, you live at Stanford? I'm a Stanford grad student (though I live in the city). I'm in Anthropology Dept. What do you do on the farm?

[benzhuzhu]

Kyliese: My husband is doing his PhD here at Stanford, so we live here.

[Ramiegrl]

Hey -- I'm new to this thread but found out yesterday i was accepted into Yale for acute care (i live in berkeley, california). While I'm very happy about this, it presents a bit of a tough situation. I'm firmly planted in the bay area and really don't want to uproot my life and move 3000 miles. I was not accepted into UCSF but have an interview at Samuel Merritt (which is in Oakland) this Thursday. If i do get into Samuel Merritt, I very well may go there. Do you all think I'd be crazy to turn down Yale in favor of a school which does not have the name recognition nor the reputation of such an illustrious university as Yale? I feel so torn and confused about all this. I know Yale would be such a great opportunity and I was really impressed with the staff and prospective students during the interview/orientation day. It's just that the thought of moving away from everyone i love and the place where i've lived for 27 years fills me with, well, dread. Any advice would be so appreciated. Thanks!

[kimiij]

Is anyone still waiting on the East Coast?