MGH Direct-Entry MSN

kelnikki · Mar 11, 2012

hi folks - congrats to all! i'm new to this thread but i just received my acceptance to FNP today and was shocked and thrilled!! i applied to MGH because i heard a lot of positive things about the program, but being that i live in san francisco, there aren't a lot of NP's who can speak to the school's reputation in the industry. for those of you on the east coast and boston, what's the general consensus? any and all info/advice/insight would be most appreciated - thanks so much! :)

Pianoman223 · Mar 11, 2012

Hi Kelnikki, congrats and welcome!

I have lived in Boston for 7 years. It is my impression that, while the MGHIHP doesn't rank terribly high nationally, the school does have quite an excellent reputation around Boston. The handful of people I know who went through the program are all very successful NPs, and all say they've liked their experience at MGHIHP.

We'll be classmates! =)

mellzie22 · Mar 11, 2012

Does anyone have any information on if/when there will be an accepted student's program. There are a few questions I want to ask before I send in my deposit.

mellzie22 · Mar 11, 2012

@nsgstdtMA - I don't think so. I think they probably look at the whole application. I say that because my GRE scores were pretty less than fantastic.

beeg025 · Mar 12, 2012

I just found out i've been accepted to MGH's program! I'm so excited, MGH has been my #1 all along :) I learned of my acceptance through a financial aid email ( I have yet to receive my acceptance letter via postal mail but they said it should be here sometime this week). I applied to the Acute Care specialty so I am assuming that is the track i've been accepted to. I can't wait to get out to Boston and visit. Hopefully we will get word of an accepted students day soon. Congrats to those accepted so far and good luck to those still waiting!

mrdth3 · Mar 12, 2012

I got the same email! I applied to Adult/Gero and the email didn't specify my program but congratulated me and talked about general financial aid dates and what to watch for. Yay! (Still want the real letter to be sure it's real.)

silvrdove · Mar 12, 2012

I got the financial aid email too! haha :) I'll be waiting to see what the official letter has to say, but I'll probably be going to BC instead. I applied for the dual adult gero/ women's health tracks. congrats everyone!

mrdth3 · Mar 12, 2012

My roommate read me my letter. No mention of merit scholarships but it was for a position in Adult/Gerontology, which was what I applied for. So happy to hear finally. I loved MGH's location, school, program. Does anyone know when the program starts?? Good luck to those still waiting for letters/emails.

kelnikki · Mar 13, 2012

@pianoman223 - it does indeed look like we'll be classmates, thanks so much for the feedback :)

i'm so excited for what's to come, but nervous to relocate as well - are there any other folks from the bay area on this feed? if so, i'd love to meet you!

to those in boston - i'm thinking of making a trip out the first week of april to visit the campus and get a feel for the school/faculty/students. meanwhile, i'd also like to get a taste of the city thru a local's eyes. i've visited a handful of times but am by no means acquainted with anything non-visitor oriented. do you have any suggestions in terms of more local-oriented places to eat and things to do/see? also, in terms of housing options, what neighborhoods should i check out? thanks in advance!!

lek17 · Mar 13, 2012

I received an acceptance letter today. I'm trying to decide what to do. Anyone else in for psych?

Pianoman223 · Mar 13, 2012

@Kelnikki

My suggestion: Make a post on Chowhound.com's Boston board - we are an excellent group of people :) and will give you some great food recommendations (provided you give them some specifics of what you want!) :)

Greater Boston Area - Chowhound

vamu4u · Mar 13, 2012

Same here!!! Trying to look for decent apartments out that way without breaking the bank. Anyone have any suggestions?