Direct Entry Programs: MGH or BC

[Jess RN]

HI-

I just sent in my applications to BC and MGH's Direct entry programs. I'd love some speculation on what my chances might be. I had a 3.5 gpa with a BA in lit back in '96. I've done statistics, A&P I and II and Devel Psych for pre reqs (Still have orgo and micro to take) and got A s. GREs: Q:580 V:710 Writing: 6.

I'm currently a stay at home mom- former HR manager. I volunteered at a hospital for this past year working with an interdisciplinary group on a cardiac care initiative. I"m going for maternal child health specialty.

Anyone have any info on these two programs- was accepted, went through them or know someone who did?

Thanks in advance!

Jess

[Jess RN]

Oh, Jess, I also wanted to correct something I told you earlier! I told you earlier that 1/2 of last year's class went on to work as RN's first... I was misinformed when I told you that (or else I wasn't really listening!) because later someone else told me that only about 1/3 took time off. From my class, I think only about 6 or 7 are planning to take time off as well (out of 30). I'm not sure on the exact numbers but it isn't nearly as high as I told you.

I really apologize for giving you wrong information. I meant to tell you earlier but I just kept forgetting!! In either case, they really don't look down upon students taking the 2nd year slower.

Celine- Thanks for the info. I'm leaning heavily toward BC- partly because for me it would be the least expensive of the three schools I got into. I also like the fact that taking a LOA isn't a big deal. I wonder if I can take a tour or something or speak with some people at BC before deciding. I will probably give admissions a call this week and see. What time do classes/clinicals end each day? It looks like there isn't much after 3- is that right? Also- what is the parking situation- do you have to pay for parking on campus? When I took classes at BC they were at night so I just parked on the street...

Thanks celine!

Jess