Direct Entry MSN 2020 at Columbia University

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Hello Everyone, The applications for June 2020 at Columbia University has now opened. I haven't seen any new threads for this year so I wanted to start one. I am in the process of applying and half way done! References already sent their recommendations!! and an upside to this year is that Columbia University is no longer requiring the GRE. SO I am pretty happy about that!!

Good Luck!

36 minutes ago, NurseDTL said:

Anyone here got into Hopkins? Columbia and Hopkins are my top two but idk what I would choose.. Columbia has a higher price tag and lower NCLEX scores but then again, isn't it just the capability and effort of the student rather than the school itself? Hopkins is overall better support system I feel like BUT Columbia has the better environment for me and since I will apply to the DNP as well, it would be a better route. Anyone got some advice for me if I do get into Columbia?

@Barbiegirl1229 The acceptance rate is around 30%. Last year, apparently they received around 700-800 applicants and accepted 200-250. You can never see what the pool of applicants look like but assuming you will have a better chance as a well rounded applicant with passion. Thats very vague but that's all the information they give out lol. Assuming grades is just a small factor, your experiences, personal statements, and LORs is your key to the acceptance letter.

This wait is killing me too and sometimes I have to go back to the earlier pages to assure myself that I was a strong applicant so I don't have to stress myself over it.

i got into hopkins too! I amnot sure what to do because I am very focused on becoming an NP one day and I will need my DNP. but i got a nice scholarship to hopkins. I also am graduating in the summer and I feel iffy about columbia starting literally the day after i graduate

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Correct!

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Also, how many of you guys plan on going to the new admitted students day in Feb? I'm hoping I can make it so I can check out a possible place to live and of course ask some questions about the program.

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I will be attending if I get accepted. I live in San Francisco so I would book a flight as soon as I find out if I got accepted.

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2 hours ago, NurseDTL said:

Anyone here got into Hopkins? Columbia and Hopkins are my top two but idk what I would choose.. Columbia has a higher price tag and lower NCLEX scores but then again, isn't it just the capability and effort of the student rather than the school itself? Hopkins is overall better support system I feel like BUT Columbia has the better environment for me and since I will apply to the DNP as well, it would be a better route. Anyone got some advice for me if I do get into Columbia?

@Barbiegirl1229 The acceptance rate is around 30%. Last year, apparently they received around 700-800 applicants and accepted 200-250. You can never see what the pool of applicants look like but assuming you will have a better chance as a well rounded applicant with passion. Thats very vague but that's all the information they give out lol. Assuming grades is just a small factor, your experiences, personal statements, and LORs is your key to the acceptance letter.

This wait is killing me too and sometimes I have to go back to the earlier pages to assure myself that I was a strong applicant so I don't have to stress myself over it.

i’ve considered hopkins but the price tag isn’t really a lot less expensive compared to columbia, unless i calculated it wrong. from what i’ve heard, hopkins is much generous with the amount of scholarships that they offer.

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2 hours ago, nurseyogi said:

i got into hopkins too! I amnot sure what to do because I am very focused on becoming an NP one day and I will need my DNP. but i got a nice Scholarship to hopkins. I also am graduating in the summer and I feel iffy about columbia starting literally the day after i graduate

how many months is the program for hopkins?

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its 15 months for a msn

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Wait....Hopkins is only 15mths to get your NP if you don't have your BSN or RN license?

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no just an msn that makes you an rn

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I thought it was 15 months as well but I heard from faculty that it was actually 22 months. Not sure which is actually true.

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Columbia is 15 months, while Hopkins is around 2 years, about 22 months I think.

I hope we hear soon too! I might have to pay the $500 deposit for Hopkins even if I don’t go there, just to save my spot.

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3 hours ago, NurseDTL said:

Anyone here got into Hopkins? Columbia and Hopkins are my top two but idk what I would choose.. Columbia has a higher price tag and lower NCLEX scores but then again, isn't it just the capability and effort of the student rather than the school itself? Hopkins is overall better support system I feel like BUT Columbia has the better environment for me and since I will apply to the DNP as well, it would be a better route. Anyone got some advice for me if I do get into Columbia?

@Barbiegirl1229 The acceptance rate is around 30%. Last year, apparently they received around 700-800 applicants and accepted 200-250. You can never see what the pool of applicants look like but assuming you will have a better chance as a well rounded applicant with passion. Thats very vague but that's all the information they give out lol. Assuming grades is just a small factor, your experiences, personal statements, and LORs is your key to the acceptance letter.

This wait is killing me too and sometimes I have to go back to the earlier pages to assure myself that I was a strong applicant so I don't have to stress myself over it.

I got accepted into Hopkins last month! Honestly though, I think both Johns and Columbia are such amazing schools and will yield amazing career opportunities. Choosing between them almost feels like splitting hairs at this point. My preference is Johns so far, but depending on how financial aid and everything shakes out, I think that will be the ultimate determining factor. Johns is a 21 month program versus Columbia's 15 month, which could be a factor, but as someone who is looking to pursue a DNP eventually, those extra credit hours will probably be needed either way.

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