FALL 2020 Johns Hopkins MSN: Entry into Nursing

botmann · May 7, 2020

I asked during the January Accepted Students Day. We were told they typically get six to seven hundred applications. This falls cohort was around, if memory serves well, six hundred sixty.

Your GPA is not the key factor of getting accepted. It's important as a gauge for them to see if you'll be able to handle to rigors, but it can be below 3.0 and not get disqualified. They are NOT lenient on the B- for the core prerequisites.

For them, it's about you fitting their vision of the candidate they want. Thus, find good people to do your letters of recommendation. Work on your essay questions and have someone you trust go over them. A fresh set of eyes will help a lot. I used a friend who is a writer--novels, essays, short story, grad student in a literature department--help me because I've had to write very objectively for over the last ten years.

I also suggest going to an information session. Right now they're virtual. I went to one in person and spoke with one of the assistant admissions directors about my situation if I should include some stuff that is probably not very common in their candidates, and potential issues, and how to address and include them. I have found the staff at the JHU SON to be friendly and will help you if you're willing to spend the time to do the work.

With that said, it's still not easy to get into the program. Still very competitive, but there's definitely an element of subjectivity, thus not cut and dry--grades and GPA(s). I recommend applying to several programs. If you're done the TEAS or HESI, don't forget to try for ADN and BSN. All these programs will make you eligible to take the NCLEX and become an RN.

iceking · Jul 1, 2020

How are you guys paying for this??

RDHtoMSN · Jul 1, 2020

Scholarships and student loans

C1979 · Jul 1, 2020

Loans. How are you paying for it? Honestly, I’m praying I get in first and then go from there. ? good luck to everyone applying!

iceking · Jul 1, 2020

Yeahhh I am already in so much debt from my out of state undergrad loans that I will probably have to decline my acceptance bc the financial aid advisor said it would be 140K... and that they don't offer need based scholarships. I think for me personally, taking out more loans when I am already in so much debt would be unwise. *sigh* Life is pain.

FuturePNP18 · Jul 1, 2020

Oh 100% loans- I’m even asking for loans for the apartment I’m going to need to get when living there. But to me it’s worth the investment for my future

C1979 · Jul 1, 2020

I understand. I have loans too. But I’m still going for it. Praying I can get in. If you want something, go for it. Life’s too short. Play hard. No excuses! Good luck to you.

RDHtoMSN · Jul 1, 2020

Theres a lot of prograns after graduation to help pay for a lot of the loans. Including the WHO and many hospitals so I'm not too worries about it. I also plan to keep going into NP and increase my income more to be able to pay them back more easily.

botmann · Jul 2, 2020

I'm going to be using scholarships and loans. I got some monies for SON, but it's only a small dent; better than nothing. I recently got another scholarship, but I have not been advise on the amount.

Loan wise, I'm using that for everything else. I'm going to living the cheap, overall. I do not have any significant debts when I enter. I think it'll be under two thousand. My student loans were paid off a long time ago. The nice thing for me, I still eligible for subsidized student loans. I did not use all my eligible time as an undergrad. On the same token, it's probably the best time to get loans because the rates are dropping like rocks; get them as fixed rates.

Since I've been working full time for years and had been planning not to be able to work during nursing school. Thus, I've been saving. Too bad I had a crappy job; I also need help family too. It's a good chunk of money for most, but not enough to pay for this school. A public school, I would probably only owe for living expenses. An ADN program, just leave broke.

I look at it like I did my undergrad. Get it done, and figure out how to pay for it later. Not say I don't take the financial burden lightly. I went to the SON financial office during the Accepted Students' Day weekend and spoke with director directly about it.

FuturePNP18 · Sep 19, 2020

Hi everyone! I've recently been accepted into JHU's Spring cohort and I was wondering if I could ask you guys about your experience so far in the program since you have an earlier start! 1. What kind of housing options are there? I'm currently looking at the 929 so if there's insight that would be very helpful (especially for the 1 or 2 bedrooms). 2. Are there employment opportunities around the area that are flexible with students?

If anyone has free time to answer this that would be great, but if not I completely understand!!

325_FutureRN · Nov 20, 2020

Hi all!

For the Sources of Contacts where it says indicate what influenced you the most to apply to the JHU? did you respond to this in an essay format?

Looking forward to your feedback!

325_FutureRN · Nov 23, 2020

Hi!

I am applying for Fall 2021 and could you some tips from people who have already completed the application.

Did you all list all your achievements, experiences, and licensure and certifications under supporting information? even though everything is listed on the CV.