Columbia SON MDE 2019

[Glal2]

Hey Everyone!

Just wanted to start this thread for those who are all applying to the Columbia School of Nursing MDE program for 2019 Entry.

I figured we could all share our thoughts/ questions/ concerns here, or just use this to meet some new people ?

My name is Gurdeep, I'm from NY, and I'm a recent Grad from Binghamton University. Looking forward to meeting all of you ?

[storm30]

Hi All,

Does anyone mind sharing their stats?

I don't have the strongest GPA but I have a ton of healthcare experience and strong LORs + essays. I am hoping that it would help. I applied to Columbia because I loved their holistic approach to each applications (and of course how great their academic programs are).

[Ftr Provider, BSN]

Has anyone heard, anything yet from Columbia?

[emilianany, BSN, RN]

No, we won't get any decisions until February.

[enjoi6510]

@PsychNP I just added you as a friend. I don't yet have the ability to PM yet, as I've not yet sent many messages on this forum. Either way, thanks !

Also - anyone else having any trouble rationalizing the cost of CU? I mean, I love their program layout. I like that you come out with a DNP. I like the location. But I cannot seem to come to terms with $270k. Of course, I know I'll be able to pay it back once coming out. But really?

I just attended a Webinar for MGH today. Their program is 3 years (albeit coming out with an MSN), half the cost, and offers significantly more scholarships. Anyone applying there, too? Or where else are you all looking at?

[enjoi6510]

I'll share stats:

Edu

Undergrad - 3.84 GPA

Prereqs - 4.0, need to retake stats (>5yrs) and take nutrition

Work

2 years Research - Neuroscience Lab

3 years Clinical - Psych Hospital

2 years Administrative - Family Practice

[PMHNPCatracho90, DNP, NP]

I'll Share my Stats as well:

Education:

Undergrad: BA Psychology- University of Florida GPA 3.29

Grad School: Master of Public Health (graduate April 2019)- University of New England GPA 3.7

I also attended medical school in the Caribbean (didn't finish the program), GPA was 3.58.

Most Pre-requisites came from here and were above 3.50.

Experience:

over 1,000 Hours of Clinical Rotations in Clinical Medicine including clinical course in Psychiatry and rotations

at Psychiatric hospitals.

Work:

2,000 Hours of Medical Assistant

Legal Assistant in Brain Injury and Accident Law Practice

Thats pretty much me.

Good Luck everyone!!!

[emilianany, BSN, RN]

Hey guys, did any of you get an email from Columbia today saying that your application had moved on to the Faculty Admissions Committee?

[FNP2B1210, MSN]

Nope. I think it's all according to when we submitted. I still have a red X next to my GRE.

[emilianany, BSN, RN]

I submitted my application on October 4 so not too early

[Mandoo]

emilianany said:

Hey guys, did any of you get an email from Columbia today saying that your application had moved on to the Faculty Admissions Committee?

I got an email last Friday that my application moved on to to the faculty admissions committee

[emilianany, BSN, RN]

So it sounds like it's sent individually, not in waves? Good to know lol

[PMHNPCatracho90, DNP, NP]

From my understanding decisions will be posted by February 15, 2019. Although from reading last year's thread, admissions released decisions onto the online application portal on January 30.

Regarding cost, it is a very expensive school. The way I see it, it is an Ivy League Institution, has a state of the art new building for the School of Nursing, and is at the forefront of nursing education at the national and international level. With the scholarships they offer it definitely brings down costs reasonably, though living in NYC is not cheap at all. At the end of the day one needs to introspect and see if for them the cost does or does not outweigh the benefit. Being a Columbia grad is definitely something that will always be looked at as something positive, competitive, and attractive to any potential employer.