Boston Direct Entry Masters and DNP 2020

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Thought I would create a topic for this application cycle. I made one for both DNP and Masters since DNP applicants are considered for the Master's program as well. I assume that means they sometimes defer people to the Master's if they feel that they are not a good fit for the DNP program

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Hi! I'm also looking at applying to the Boston College MSN/ DNP program for fall 2020. I'm so nervous!!

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Me too! I've been impressed by how quickly they respond to questions and whatnot when I ask. They're also one of the only programs to offer DNP direct entry so it would be amazing to be in their program I'm sure!

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Hi! I'm also applying! Anyone have any idea what the total credit hours are for the entire program?

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Sorry, no idea. I think they had sample schedules but I didn't pay attention to that part in particular. I was more so looking for support they provide for students. Looking at the website now, yeah it's general from what I can see. They only mention taking 7 credits during the first summer as for as being specific goes. Maybe you can call them and ask, they have answered every time I call.

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I guess I’m just nervous about course load because the program is short for a DNP.

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29 minutes ago, cmartin said:

I guess I’m just nervous about course load because the program is short for a DNP.

It is definitely the shortest I ever seen for dnp in the fact that it combines masters and dnp material in one. I wonder if there would be a way to ask current students how they handled it ?. Maybe checking if there is a forum for last year or another year, or finding some other way to talk to a current student. Because that is a good question and legitimate concern to have.

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I am applying this cycle as well. Any idea on when they will send out interview invites and then decisions?

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From the past 2 years forums they sent it on the last day of january-mid February. I'm not sure about invitations to interview, they didn't interview last year from what I know

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Just submitted my application to BC! Good luck to everyone!

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Does anyone know who I should email to let them know I'll be abroad in January with limited internet/ phone access?

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Hello! I am also very nervous about how short the program is, but I am wondering if there are different amounts of time for different NP directions?

I did call and ask and there is no interview and they said you will get an email in January of February if you have got in or not.

I also did not see how many people typically apply? And how many people actually get in? Does anyone know the stats on that?

I am also pretty nervous about my GRE score because it was not great... I am not sure how much emphasis they put on the GRE?

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