How many schools did everyone apply to?

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I am wondering how many schools everyone applied to. I have heard that you should apply to 4-6 at least. I was thinking 3-4. Should I do more? I also read that it is okay to send more than the required number of references. That way if one is late in coming you have a better chance of getting them in a timely fashion. If they all do get there than that is fine and that grad schools don't really mind extra paper work. What is everyone's experience with these topics.

The more questions I get answered the more I come up with.

Specializes in Critical Care, Nsg QA.

I applied to two state schools (Univ. of South Florida and University of Central Florida) and was

accepted into both. No GRE required for the Nurse Educator track.

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I applied to 7 schools as i'm from the UK and desperate to study in cali :/

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3, but I wish I had saved my money and only applied to the two I was really considering - but everyone (all my professors) said that I should really AT LEAST apply to three schools, but they really recommended 6. My answer was that I can't *afford* to apply to six schools!

I'm applying to 3 schools, www.rodp.org (FNP), U of South Alabama (geriatric NP) and Frontier School of Nursing and Midwifery (FNP.)

Got my application in at one, and am about to send the others. I can't afford to apply to more than that, and it's a stretch to pay for 3 (though USA is only $35.)

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Specializes in ER, ICU, Med/Surg, Pedi.
I'm applying to 3 schools, www.rodp.org (FNP), U of South Alabama (geriatric NP) and Frontier School of Nursing and Midwifery (FNP.)

Got my application in at one, and am about to send the others. I can't afford to apply to more than that, and it's a stretch to pay for 3 (though USA is only $35.)

So far has anyone heard back for fall 2009. I applied to over 20 schools so far here is my yes and no list

No:

Union University--because they did not like the Statistics class I had taken

The catholic university of America---not sure why did not give a reason

Yes:

University of Phoenix--my alumni, but I have to move to Arizona

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University of San Diego said no to me :( ..i havent heard from anyone else yet and i applied to 7 programs in total.

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Specializes in Couplet Care/Newborn Nursery.

I'm waiting to hear back from the only school I applied to this far....Western Health Sciences Univ in California.

I have received an email stating that they are reviewing my application.

I want to call them so bad and see what is going on, but I guess I'll just have to play the waiting game.

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I also applied to western university of health sciences and they re opened their offices today and said that they are reviewing applications this week.

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Specializes in ER, ICU, Med/Surg, Pedi.
University of San Diego said no to me :( ..i havent heard from anyone else yet and i applied to 7 programs in total.

What did San Diego say no about? What was the reason? I applied there too that is why I am asking.

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Specializes in Couplet Care/Newborn Nursery.
I also applied to western university of health sciences and they re opened their offices today and said that they are reviewing applications this week.

I am soooooo hoping I at least get an interview or in.

I'm getting nervous now.

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What did San Diego say no about? What was the reason? I applied there too that is why I am asking.

To be honest i didnt ask them for a reason as to why they said no, as in their email they said that there top 130 applicant pool was incredibly competitive this year...i'm sure you'll be ok, they should be notifying people for interviews soon.

I am soooooo hoping I at least get an interview or in.

I'm getting nervous now.

My top choice is Azusa Pacific EENAP program in San Diego..i really hope i get in :typing

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Specializes in IMCU.

Southern Adventist University has a great program and it is not real well known other than in Adventist community. It is small, and very supportive. Option of FNP, ANP, Acute Care NP, and Nurse Educator. They will be starting DNP in 3 years I believe. I am just starting the FNP program this semester. I graduated there in Aug. 2007 with AN and BSN in May 2008. I love the school :yeah:and I am not Adventist. I did not apply any where else this time. Before starting nursing school I did apply to Vandy's direct entry program and was wait listed.:banghead:

Mahage

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Specializes in ER, ICU, Med/Surg, Pedi.
What did San Diego say no about? What was the reason? I applied there too that is why I am asking.

Hello all, I am the nurse that applied to so many schools...so far here are my yes's

University of Phoenix---ground campus MSN/FNP

Monmouth

D'Youville

Azusa

Creighton

Grand Canyon

What does everyone think? So far, I am planning to go with the best choice that is shorter in length..

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