Boston College - Master's Entry Pathway

allnurses Guide · Oct 16, 2009

Hi,

I'm a recent grad of this program. Just so you know, BC only accepts about 10% of applicants. They are looking for people who have very strong academic records, but a high GPA isn't enough. They really like people who have life/work experience that shows a commitment to patient care and well being. They're big on social justice and volunteer work. If you have these experiences, play them up in your admission essays. The program is very intense if you go full time, and you won't have a lot of free time. However, I think I got a good education and the BC name opened some doors for me. I would also recommend making an appointment to talk with someone there if you haven't already done so.

Good luck!

617ebony · Oct 21, 2009

Thaank you very much for the tips!

Sesqui · Oct 25, 2009

What kind of funding (if any) do they offer? As a single person in my 40's with a mortgage to pay, I'm not sure how I'd pull of the $70k tuition bill but love the idea of getting my masters degree in 21 months.

Like another poster, I think I have a strong background in high gpa, long history of volunteer work & experience in a hospital setting. Still, with a 10% acceptance rate, I'm sure many great candidates may still be turned away.

Any experience folks in this program have had with grants, scholarships & loans that they can share would be greatly appreciated.

allnurses Guide · Oct 25, 2009

I did not get any grants from BC, probably because I'm married and had my husband's income to rely on. However, BC took care of getting almost all of my loans, which was very helpful. You fill out your FAFSA and the BC financial aid form, and they get back to you with your loan breakdown. I only had to borrow $3000 through private loans, cause BC found me the rest through Stafford and Perkins loans. I know other people in my class did get some grant money from BC, so they do give some.

kspills10 · Nov 18, 2009

Is an interview part of the admissions process for the master's entry program? It doesn't say anything about one on their website. Thanks.

allnurses Guide · Nov 18, 2009

I don't believe they interview.

kspills10 · Nov 19, 2009

Thanks. So if they just send out admissions decisions, when do they usually do that by?

allnurses Guide · Nov 21, 2009

I think I heard some time in January.

Stephieee · Jan 30, 2010

I applied for fall 2010 and got a rejection letter via email this week Hopefully the other schools I applied to don't follow suit!