Columbia BSN/MSN ETP 2014

[WavyGravy]

I was surprised that there didn't seem to be a thread for this year's applicants to Columbia's ETP program. So I thought I would start one. The information session was today, but I wasn't able to go. I was hoping someone else went and would be able to post any admission statistics or tips for the personal statement they gave.

[droux]

Yes, military is the only reason.

And mfs298, thank you for sharing your experience!

[ColNursing]

Financial reasons are not allowable then??

[droux]

Negative. They will tell you to reapply.

[futureeastcoastNP]

Financial reasons are not allowable then??

Considering the insane tuition Columbia is charging, I think everyone is going to have financial issues.

[ariahealingarts]

mfs298, thank you for sharing. I am sure your concerns are ones that many of us have. I am curious if the FA officer had anything more to add to the process of getting private loans. Does Columbia offer any assistance/advice on obtaining private loans, or have any private school based funding that students can apply for? Some schools endorse certain private funding companies and some do not...was there any more detail given to you, or did if feel like, " you are on your own with that"?

[BICT]

I think all of these questions are valid. Has anyone signed up for the financial aid webinars beginning next week? I would assume all of these questions will be answered at that time. I think ultimately we will need to receive our actual package to determine what loans we will need.

[theordinarydays]

I signed up for the webinar coming up this Tuesday. Hopefully it is very informative. I am right there with you @BICT...I think the package will be the moment of truth for most of us

[sweet03nesy]

Hey guys,

Is that webinar for accepted students only?

[BICT]

It doesn't specifically say, but the information did come in an email.

Here are the registration links.

If you are not planning on visiting NY, you can register for anonline webinar (Registration is limited):

Tuesday, February 25 @ 3pm

https://cuson.webex.com/cuson/j.php?ED=285123772&RG=1&UID=0&RT=MiMxMQ%3D%3D

Friday, February 28 @10am

https://cuson.webex.com/cuson/j.php?ED=285124842&RG=1&UID=0&RT=MiMxMQ%3D%3D

Tuesday, March 4 @ 3pm

https://cuson.webex.com/cuson/j.php?ED=285125502&RG=1&UID=0&RT=MiMxMQ%3D%3D

Thursday, March 6 @ 10am

https://cuson.webex.com/cuson/j.php?ED=285127322&RG=1&UID=0&RT=MiMxMQ%3D%3D

[sweet03nesy]

Thanks @BICT it looks like it's made for accepted students. I wont register in case an accepted applicant needs the spot. I'm sure if I get off the wait list with others, they'll have a later webinar for us. Thanks again!!

[BICT]

Happy to share info with you tomorrow after the webinar….

[apreefer]

Hi Everyone! I just found this thread. I was accepted to the ETP and midwifery specialty. My heart almost stopped when I saw the acceptance! Is anyone going to the in-person open house in March? I'm looking forward to meeting all those fellow midwifery students (and everyone else as well!). I'm still waiting to hear back from SUNY downstate. Columbia and Downstate are my two top choices. Is anyone else waiting to hear as well?