Bellarmine University

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Has anyone heard of this school? It looks like they're not accredited yet but not sure how long that takes or the likelihood. Anyone apply to this school or was a pilot cohort before like this? Is it pretty safe to apply to new programs like this? It looks like the cycle just ended for their first cohort. 

I am flying to Louisville on Tuesday and interview Wednesday morning...trying not to be SO nervous. I've been busy as hell the last two months so the interview dates have really snuck up on me. I'm glad it's almost over though! Crazy to think we could easily hear final decisions by the end of the month.

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I can't believe it's almost here. I wonder how many people applied and how many people are interviewing. I think they're taking up to 18? Are you guys going to the cocktail thing? I have no idea what to expect from the interview nor have I been to Louisville. LOL

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I'm not going to the cocktail thing cause I'm flying cross-country and can't take too much time off work, LOL. Plus I don't drink so I would probably just be standing around with my Sprite trying not to be nervous.

In terms of what to expect from the interview, I do find comfort in the fact this is their first time interviewing anesthesia applicants so there's not decades of precedent like at other schools. I think it's more of a "could I imagine being stuck in a classroom with you and 17 other people for 3 years" kind of evaluation, haha

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skellington said:

I'm not going to the cocktail thing cause I'm flying cross-country and can't take too much time off work, LOL. Plus I don't drink so I would probably just be standing around with my Sprite trying not to be nervous.

In terms of what to expect from the interview, I do find comfort in the fact this is their first time interviewing anesthesia applicants so there's not decades of precedent like at other schools. I think it's more of a "could I imagine being stuck in a classroom with you and 17 other people for 3 years" kind of evaluation, haha

Fair enough. I agree — going to be weird with no previous cohort to "guide". I am thinking maybe around 30 interviews - assuming 2 days of thirty minute increments. That sounds like not that many though...so maybe more. IDK haha. Just gonna try my best although this is my top school.

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It's also my top school! I believe in us ?

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skellington said:

It's also my top school! I believe in us ?

Yes! ?

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Daysnight said:

Good luck on your interview! Am excited for you as well. Hopefully we all get accepted someday.  My 1st degree wasn't that great either but my BSN was OK 3.6. The right school will definitely look out for each of us. 

 

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It's almost time! I'm so excited for this interview and the cocktail event. I hope it goes very well for all of us and we receive those acceptance letters!

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Beyond said:

It's almost time! I'm so excited for this interview and the cocktail event. I hope it goes very well for all of us and we receive those acceptance letters!

Yeah, the cocktail part is interesting - will get to see most applicants and staff I would imagine.

Beyond said:

It's almost time! I'm so excited for this interview and the cocktail event. I hope it goes very well for all of us and we receive those acceptance letters!

Good luck! Are you Tuesday or Wednesday? 

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So excited for this interview. Trying not to let my nerves take control! Just got to Lousville after a 6 hour flight. Briefly drove around the Bellarmine campus. It is beautiful! I interview tomorrow and I will be going to the cocktail hour. Anyone else interviewing tomorrow? 

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oceanly said:

So excited for this interview. Trying not to let my nerves take control! Just got to Lousville after a 6 hour flight. Briefly drove around the Bellarmine campus. It is beautiful! I interview tomorrow and I will be going to the cocktail hour. Anyone else interviewing tomorrow? 

Same here! I interview tomorrow and I will be at the cocktail hour as well. Good luck to everyone interviewing!! 

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Flagirl94 said:

Same here! I interview tomorrow and I will be at the cocktail hour as well. Good luck to everyone interviewing!! 

Interviewing Wednesday! Are you guys wearing a dress to cocktail? 

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