Columbia University ETP 2011

[PacoUSA]

Thought it'd be a good idea to start a thread for prospective applicants to Columbia's ETP program starting Summer 2011. I was going to apply last year but passed on it in favor of working for another year.

Applications are due November 15, 2010! Right around the corner ...

Anyone else preparing for this also?

[cu1234]

Hang in there guys, this is the most excruciating time! I think we heard around Valentines day last year? Good luck.

[trouble66]

nerve-racking...but if Columbia is responding quickly, hopefully it means they have made up decisions already..

[socialwrkr]

I am planning on applying to the psych ETP program next fall. I have a 3.4 undergrad GPA and a masters in clinical social work (3.9). I am currently working as a psychotherapist with clients who have mental illness. I also volunteer with a hospice. Still need to take the GRE. Any idea as to what my chances would be? Good luck to everyone!

[chula5008]

Hi everyone,

I've applied for the 2011 ETP, ANP. On the Columbia website under the ETP FAQ section, it says:

"When will I know my decision?

All BS/MS ETP applicants are informed of their decision the first week of February."

Just thought I'd pass this on. Perhaps we'll hear this week??

Best of luck to everyone.

[Boto]

i already fired my bullet at jose earlier this week; if someone else wants to send him an email, please let us know what he says!

[GCNP]

I called last week and they said mid to late February... Is that what other people are hearing? I'm going nuts and check my email 500 times a day. I'm so nervous for the moment that email arrives and I have to open my application to check! This is crazy stressful!

[Annie3289]

They might let us know this week, but I really think they will let us know next week. It is very stressful!

[TanyaPMHNP]

A little late in the game for this question...but does anyone know if we have to wait until we are accepted (and know for sure what school we are attending) to apply for most scholarships out there? Any thoughts on this would be greatly appreciated!

[linc668]

As we all hold our breath waiting for a response, I wanted to take a moment and thank everyone who asked insightful questions, and all of those who took the time to answer them. I found this thread particularly helpful, as well as a source of comfort. However, at this point, like many others, I'm waiting on tenter hooks to find out if I was admitted. I applied to the CRNA track, and knowing that it is probably the most competitive program available (since only 10 students are admitted a year), I'm finding the wait particularly painful. Good luck everyone! :hpygrp:

[chula5008]

Tricky, tricky Columbia Nursing School...

So yesterday, when I copied and pasted the info in my last message (see post #111 on this page) directly from the Columbia website, it said we would be notified this week.

Mysteriously, the wording has been changed *in the past 24 hours*:

"When will I know my decision?

All BS/MS ETP applicants are informed of their decision in February."

No joke!

[pdubya24]

This wait is so nerve wracking. I can't help check my email multiple times a day haha I know I just need to relax and it'll come when it comes. Good luck everyone!

[fried zucchini]

Does anyone remember the creepy dolls in the waiting room of the admissions office? That place is out of the twilight zone, for real.