Direct Entry MSN 2020 at Columbia University

nursingnursing1212 · Dec 13, 2019

2 hours ago, Gmilitar said:
Wow so that’s about 112k on tuition alone not including the fees. do you know the amount for the merit based scholarship?

I don't know that, sorry ? .

Our "projected" cost for our second summer semester (tuition and fees only, not counting indirect costs) is $28,865 to be exact. LMK if you have any other q's, happy to answer here or through private message

guest1126576 · Dec 13, 2019

38 minutes ago, nursingnursing1212 said:
I don't know that, sorry ? .
Our "projected" cost for our second summer semester (tuition and fees only, not counting indirect costs) is $28,865 to be exact. LMK if you have any other q's, happy to answer here or through private message

it’s fine! you were very helpful and informative. man that’s a lot of money. i really hope that they grant more money this year. also, how is it after the first summer? are there a lot of ppl who drop?

nursingnursing1212 · Dec 13, 2019

1 hour ago, Gmilitar said:
it’s fine! you were very helpful and informative. man that’s a lot of money. i really hope that they grant more money this year. also, how is it after the first summer? are there a lot of ppl who drop?

The fall semester has proven to be a lot more manageable. Still accelerated and a lot of work, but nothing compared to the summer. I think around 25 out of 200 have dropped out for various reasons

MaleNP · Dec 13, 2019

Does anyone know if we should hearing back soon for interview (MDE/DNP) or do we just hear back for final decision in late January?

mulaniani · Dec 13, 2019

2 hours ago, MaleNP said:
Does anyone know if we should hearing back soon for interview (MDE/DNP) or do we just hear back for final decision in late January?

There is no interview for this program!!

NurseDTL · Dec 14, 2019

Did anyone here apply to Hopkins as well? I got into Hopkins (deferred) so I can wait for Columbia's decisions. Does any applicants or anyone who knew past applicants who got into one or the other? Or both? I believe those two schools look for very similar values in students via diversity. Long story short, I wanna know if the chances of an applicant who has gotten into JHU would have a solid chance of getting into CU's MDE program. JHU may outrank CU in nursing program but the environment and city of NY tops Baltimore for me.

guest1126576 · Dec 14, 2019

5 hours ago, NurseDTL said:
Did anyone here apply to Hopkins as well? I got into Hopkins (deferred) so I can wait for Columbia's decisions. Does any applicants or anyone who knew past applicants who got into one or the other? Or both? I believe those two schools look for very similar values in students via diversity. Long story short, I wanna know if the chances of an applicant who has gotten into JHU would have a solid chance of getting into CU's MDE program. JHU may outrank CU in nursing program but the environment and city of NY tops Baltimore for me.

i haven’t, but i’ve been considering it. i heard they’re very generous with their scholarships.

imgreen2 · Dec 17, 2019

Hello, Would anyone on this forum be able to walk me through exactly how you are doing a FAFSA for both grad based (masters on up) programs like Columbia and bachelors based programs like Duke? I know some people mentioned that they are doing the FAFSA with all their grad programs on it first and then submitting another one with all their bachelors programs, but I am really nervous about doing all of the financial switching stuff and don't want to click the wrong button and mess things up. I submitted my FAFSA with Columbia on it a few days ago and it was successfully processed.

MaleNP · Dec 17, 2019

@imgreen2 - Since your fafsa submission for Columbia has been processed, the next step will be for you to go back to your Fafsa and update/change the school code for your BSN programs.

First, add Duke (or any other Accelerated BSN program) school code. And remove Columbia school code at the same time. The reason why you're removing Columbia for the second submission is because if you don't then the financial aid office at Columbia will take your second submission "grade level = undergraduate" as a replacement of your first submission (which was graduate level) and base your financial aid as an undergrad instead of graduate. Hope that helps and make sense.

guest1126576 · Dec 21, 2019

On 12/9/2019 at 4:30 PM, oneday_nursepoundcake said:
Yes, @Gmilitar- taking it at LaGuardia! It's been a nice experience taking classes there, but I am very eager to move on. ?

how did your semester go? finally done with this last prerequisite.

oneday_nursepoundcake · Dec 21, 2019

10 hours ago, Gmilitar said:
how did your semester go? finally done with this last prerequisite.

Hi @Gmilitar- I'm very relieved to have gotten through chemistry, and with an A to boot. I missed a lot of fun weekends studying for that class. It is still so odd to me that Columbia does not have chemistry for a pre-requisite.

Eagerly awaiting LGA's letter about whether I got into their RN program or not on Jan 15. Mixed feelings, though -- would be drastically cheaper to go the associate's route, but I cannot imagine finding a job at age 45 as a new nurse with an associate's in NYC. And if I try to hurry and get into a BSN program after, will have to take some pre-requisites *again* because they will be more than 5 yrs old... sigh.

Columbia is totally my dream in every way, but I can't help but feel like I'm not in the target audience for this school as a mom in my 40s with a family that's kinda just staying afloat right now money-wise. I think I'm smart and motivated enough, though, were it not for the $, so it makes me sad.

guest1126576 · Dec 21, 2019

1 hour ago, oneday_nursepoundcake said:
Hi @Gmilitar- I'm very relieved to have gotten through chemistry, and with an A to boot. I missed a lot of fun weekends studying for that class. It is still so odd to me that Columbia does not have chemistry for a pre-requisite.
Eagerly awaiting LGA's letter about whether I got into their RN program or not on Jan 15. Mixed feelings, though -- would be drastically cheaper to go the associate's route, but I cannot imagine finding a job at age 45 as a new nurse with an associate's in NYC. And if I try to hurry and get into a BSN program after, will have to take some pre-requisites *again* because they will be more than 5 yrs old... sigh.
Columbia is totally my dream in every way, but I can't help but feel like I'm not in the target audience for this school as a mom in my 40s with a family that's kinda just staying afloat right now money-wise. I think I'm smart and motivated enough, though, were it not for the $, so it makes me sad.

That’s great news! Congrats! Statistics should be easier. That’s gonna be a tough decision to make between Columbia and LaGuardia. Personally, I’m still adamant about going for an associates degree in nursing. Also, I don’t think that it is drastically cheaper if you consider the financial benefits of finishing a higher degree at a much shorter time. Nevertheless, I think it’s a good backup. As others may have mentioned, I think your background makes you unique and competitive.