Boston College Master's Entry

fibergirl · Jan 25, 2008

Has anyone gotten their letter yet? I called yesterday and was told that Maureen's in Jamaica until next week, but the secretary said that the Master's Entry letters had been mailed on Tuesday. Considering I live in Boston, I really expected to get mine by today, but the mail just came, and, no dice. I won't worry so much if no one else has gotten theirs either! Hello out there? :)

joey86 · Jan 26, 2008

i haven't gotten mine yet either.. i'm waiting anxiously though! =P good luck everyone!

fibergirl · Jan 26, 2008

I got in! Thank effing Bob!

Now, of course, I realize I know very little about the program at BC -- it seems shorter than Yale's or the other schools' -- only two years and you're done with everything? Is that right?! I gues I need to do some serious figuring things out, maybe go down there and take a tour, talk to people. Any one else in the same boat?

smit1989 · Jan 26, 2008

I live in Minneapolis, and haven't received a letter yet:( I hope I get mine soon!! All this waiting is driving me crazy

fibergirl · Jan 26, 2008

The waiting is the worst! Checking the mail constantly was starting to make me crazy.

Hopefully you'll get good news from BC on Monday and then you can relax a bit waiting for Yale and everyone else! BC is my first acceptance, it's so nice FINALLY knowing that whatever else comes through, I will be going to nursing school this year! Hang in there!

smit1989 · Jan 30, 2008

Well, I guess I'll go ahead and say it: I didn't get into the program:( I was very bummed, because it was the first decision I've received and it always sucks for the first one to be a bad one. On the bright side, for me and anyone else that didn't get in, the class size is something like 30 people with hundreds of applicants. Plus, each school looks at different things, and your application information (essays etc.) is probably different on each one. So I am trying to not think of the bad news from BC forecast the decisions for my other schools. Hope that helps anyone else in my shoes...it helped me!

fibergirl · Jan 31, 2008

Aw, that sucks. I'm sorry. But you're looking at it the right way -- each school has their own criteria and it seems they each get a different pool of applicants. it's all kinda random. Stay positive! :)

darcy2473 · Feb 1, 2008

Hey guys,

I'm in California and still haven't gotten my letter yet. It seems like it should have come by now, right? Has anyone else not gotten theirs yet? Has anyone in California received it? I wonder if I should contact the school today, or wait till monday. I don't want to be impatient and I know its a long way from Boston to California, but its not Mars or anything. :icon_roll

msnkiss · Feb 1, 2008

I also live in California and I got my letter on Monday... So you should definately call

Webbigail · Feb 5, 2008

Hello everyone!

I also was just accepted into the BC Master's-Entry Program, and I was wondering what the schedule is like? Do we start in August with an orientation, or go right to class? Also, I am interested in the Women's Health specialty, and I was wondering also if anyone would have any information about that? Are all the classes on the main BC campus? Finally, are there special uniforms that we are supposed to buy, because it said something about that in the letter. Thanks so much!

-Jackie

katester5249 · Feb 8, 2008

Hey Jackie,

So exciting! I am thinking of going into the FNP track; thankfully, we dont need to "commit" per se until after the first year which is a plus.

Do you live in Brockton currently? Where did you go for undergraduate? Are you going to live in the city? I am freaking out about the costs! UGH. My parents live in Medfield so I may live w.them at least for the first year to save money and not be totally in debt!

Do you know anyone else who has been accepted? I'm so excited to start. Are you definately going to BC?

Katie

nicks · Feb 9, 2008

BC Grad nurse and all others, You guys seem extremely insightful!! I would greatly appreciate your advice.

I was just admitted to the BC masters entry program. As of right now I am leaning toward attending BC because of its stellar reputation and close proximity to Boston. However, I also got into Columbia, UMASS med and Simmons and am waiting to hear back from Yale, Northeastern and MGH direct entry NP programs. Given your experience at BC, what are its strengths? Does the program treat its current students well? How does it support its alumni? and will I be considered more of a competitive job applicant compared to Simmons, Northeastern and MGH graduates? In short I am trying to decide what program offers the best preparation for a future adult health NP.

Once again I would appreciate any insight you can offer!! thanks