Columbia University-ETP

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Hey everyone. I was just wondering who applied to Columbia University's ETP program.

I got an email today telling me to keep logging into the website where I applied to check on the status of my application. Has anyone else got this email? And does anyone know approximately when they begin to post decisions?

I'm nervous as this was my #2 school.

pfft.. you would think! however, this is my second year applying, and columbia is my first acceptance (and luckily, top choice :) ) out of twelve that i've applied to this year.

this entire process has made me quite humble, and caused me to realize admissions committees all have their own criteria about whom they want to make up their incoming classes. ==> it's all a cr*pshoot, and unfortunately a part of the process of applying to schools.

when all is said and done, nursing will not be an 'easy' profession, either, so this is preparing us for a difficult career to come. however, the passion we all share and fulfillment this chosen career will bring will make all the downs worthwhile. hang in there!

xxx

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this entire process has made me quite humble, and caused me to realize admissions committees all have their own criteria about whom they want to make up their incoming classes. ==> it's all a cr*pshoot, and unfortunately a part of the process of applying to schools.

Fionagurl, you are SO right on with that. It's DEFINITELY a humbling experience to realize how competitive these programs are, and how many qualified applicants they have to turn away. I definitely felt the sting when I was rejected without interview from UCSF. But they have to make cuts somehow, and sometimes it's not because we're not qualified, just that they are looking to have a specific makeup to the incoming class. I think it takes away some (but not all) of the sting when you think of it that way.

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Very humbling! I was rejected from University of Southern Maine, so I was convinced there was no way I was getting into Columbia. I think that's why it was such a shock. I am psyching myself to get ready to give up my life for the next three years and get down to business! Woo hoo!

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Has anyone heard from Columbia today? Rejections or acceptances? I am still waiting to hear.

Does anyone know if they have a waiting list?

Waiting is sooo nerve wacking!

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I have the impression that they will send the rejection letters last. There have been many posts on this forum from applicants celebrating their acceptance to the program, but none talking about being rejected. I am starting to believe that the longer it takes, the greater the likelihood of being rejected. I might be wrong, but these are my two cents.

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Benzhuzhu,

Don't give up hope yet! We have no idea how they are sending out these decisions.

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jalin_2009:

What is the speciality you are applying for?

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acute care

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i wouldn't give up hope either; they may very well be doing it by specialty. i know for the Yale interviews they were letting people know in bulk by their speciality.

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What a coincidence! Me too. I are starting to change my theory. Maybe they are sending letters in batches by specialty. I noticed that no one on this forum seems to have been accepted to acute care yet. Maybe this is a way for Columbia to test our anxiety level, make us realize what our threshold actually is. After all, we'll all be working in ICU. When that ends up happening, we'll long for the stress that we are feeling right now, as it is probably nothing compared to being in an ICU or Emergency Room

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A good way to think about it. I can feel the hope returning!

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Good luck to everyone still waiting! I'm sending good juju vibes your way!

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