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.

Specializes in cardiac electrophysiology, critical care.
Does anyone know what the interest rate is on the private loan? I know Columbia will set it up for you, but I thought it would be good to do some looking to see what I can get for myself.

The loans the school and gov are giving out avg around 6 and 5%. I hope the private loans are similar, 40-50k borrowed from a private loan could be costly interest wise.

I am in sunny mexico near the island of cozumel. My family was taking a trip and i convinced them to take me with, then I got to break the news to them during dinner! Then I showed them my financial aid package and everyone started yelling. My dad refuses to believe that the 100k is for the first year and not the entire program. *shrugs* I'll be paying it on my own anyway so it doesn't really concern them.

Speaking of packages, you need to fill out a FAFSA before they can give you a deal, I assume it's similar to all the rest of us.

How much do RN's make in NYC anyway?

Also do people think it will be cheaper sharing an apt on their own vs campus housing?

I know I can get all these questions answered at the open house (just got my invite today) but I want to show up already knowing.

See you all soon.

Hi Tempest,

I used a private loan to pay for an accelerated bachelor's last year (not for Columbia), and when I was looking into which lender to use, I found that private loans typically (if not always?) have variable interest rates....and typically have no upper limit. My federal loans are fixed rate at ~6.5%, and my private loan started out ~8.25% I think, but now has dropped way down to around 4%. The rate on my private loan can change every 3 months. I used citibank.

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Hi doggiedad,

I was also accepted at Penn and Columbia for FNP. Have you heard anything about how the two compare?

Thanks!

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Hi guys,

I still didn't receive anything from Columbia as today (no financial aid package, housing application, etc.) Does anyone receive those in mail yet? I especially worry for the housing application since it has a deadline to submit according to last year's post.

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Planet - i haven't heard anything either. I would imagine they will send out housing info after 3/16 when they have all the deposits.

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i've been trolling craigslist as well for places. i live in nyc, but am looking for a place closer to campus. there's definitely areas to be careful about...my friend just moved out of her place on 145th and edgecombe because she was hearing gun shots at night and clearly didn't feel too safe. unfortunately, apartments on the upper west side are pretty damn expensive, so inwood (in the 200's; columbia is on 168th) may be the way to go. i have a friend who lives there and her apartment is amazing and the rent is affordable. she even has a dishwasher, which is something you probably won't see the entire time you're in new york. ;)

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Thanks for the input btlejoos! I haven't heard too many bad things about Inwood. Is it fairly close to Columbia?

I have been thinking about doing the ETP, and then working full time and doing the masters part-time. I've heard most hospitals will give you money toward your tuition, and working full time definitely offsets the costs. I'm trying to figure out if i'll save more this route, vs. forfitting the $10,000 extra in scholarship money from SON. Is there anyone else there stretching their brain to think of ways to make this work without being condemned to a lifetime of debt?

I have NO resources outside of loans so its hard! My shoulders get so tense everytime I think about a private loan for $50 or $60 thousand. All i can hope is hope it pays off. I'm still hearing mixed reviews about the program, which is making it harder. I cannot wait for Visitors Day!!!

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Hello Everyone, It is so fun to have found a site full of future classmates! WE GOT IN!! I just wanted to post because I am also interested in off campus housing options. I have spent a good amount of time in the Upper West Side and Morningside Heights, and I love both areas. So many great markets, parks etc. And as long as we are on the west side the subway should be pretty easy. Right now I live in DC, but my boyfriend lives on 102nd and Broadway, so if it would be helpful to have someone to go up there and look at places I could definitely do it. Let me know if you are interested or we can all just chat on visiting student day. So excited to meet all of you!

Also, a little background: I'm 23/F doing the WHNP specialty. I am originally from Palo Alto, California, went to school in North Carolina and am currently living and doing health policy work in DC. Would also be interested in a place that would let me get a pup, I'm less of a cat person but that wouldn't be a deal breaker.

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Hi kgacherry,

I am also living in DC right now, are you going up for visitors day? I am probably taking the bus up!

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My boyfriend is coming with me, nevermind!

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Hey Minnesota622, I'm in St. paul working at UMN, where are you at?

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freyalisa -

inwood, from what i've heard from friends is a quiet, residential area, and very safe. the commute isn't bad either....about 30 blocks from columbia, which by train is quick.

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I just booked my hotel and plane tickets for Visitors day! Yay!!! My first real time in NYC . i'm so excited :)

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