Penn accelerated BSN 2012

ccb1 · Feb 7, 2012

@amyf/sd340 - I'm still not sure if i will choose UW or JHU, it comes down to the decision of whether i want to move or not (i currently live in seattle). I honestly thought i had a better chance of getting into Penn when compared to UW or JHU. UW really emphasized previous health care experience which I dont have much of, and JHU said they looked more closely at the applicant's entire academic record whereas Penn said they considered the most recent academics. My pre-req gpa was 4.0, but my undergrad gpa ('01 grad) was 3.1. I also thought i wrote stronger essays for Penn.

I'm not sure why i had my heart set on Penn, but it was my first choice. I think the programs are very comparable, and from what I have heard from working RN's where you get your degree doesn't amount to a hill of beans in the long run. I'm not really that upset, just curious as to why i would be accepted at some schools and not another. Seattle is an amazing city, but i've lived here for a while and want a change of pace. I have always like Philly so i thought i would go there, but i'm sure Baltimore has a lot to offer as well.

renardeau, BSN, RN · Feb 7, 2012

Baltimore is pretty cool actually. It has its charm. I got into JHU as well. Wait-listed for Penn, which was actually somewhat of a pleasant surprise as I heard almost nothing from them since I applied (no interview or anything.) And still waiting to hear from Duke.

Chomper13 · Feb 8, 2012

I am in exactly the same boat as you are!

Curious why I got wait-listed @ Penn, got into JHU, and waiting to hear from Duke.

I think everything considered, JHU it is for me, at least for now...

mk2134 · Feb 8, 2012

Almost the same boat here....didn't apply to JHU. Anyone else feel like Penn just waitlisted everyone they didn't accept?

umdgrad · Feb 8, 2012

For those of you that were accepted, are any of you in the combined BSN/MSN program? I got accepted into nurse anesthesia, definitely my top choice, but the cost of attending is really scary...

good luck to everyone with all of their applications!!

sd340 · Feb 8, 2012

Yeah, it definitely feels like there are a lot on the waitlist! I am sure not many make it off.

cirrocumulus · Mar 16, 2012

Hey I was just wondering if anyone has heard anything more specific about the wait list decision window. The last I heard was that next Monday is the soonest we can hear from Penn, but we may also not hear until April 9. That's a big window!

:-)

renardeau, BSN, RN · Mar 16, 2012

I was reading over last year's thread, and it doesn't seem like many people (if any?) get off wait list... fingers crossed, I guess. And does anyone know if wait listed applicants still get considered for financial aid?

What are people's other plans? I'm currently deciding between JHU and Duke, but Penn always lingers in the back of my mind...

cirrocumulus · Mar 16, 2012

yea i don't really imagine the wait list is drawn from much (if at all), but it can't hurt to stay on the wait list if you are realistic about it.

i live in philadelphia and don't want to relocate, but i was accepted to both drexel & jefferson so i still have some awesome options here. i haven't visited duke, but when i went to an open house at JHU it was GREAT-- my boyfriend and i were both really impressed by the SoN and psyched about the program, so you have some great options either way, too! i honestly think most ABSN programs are pretty f*cking tough and future employers are going to respect that commitment, regardless of the specific school. good luck!

sd340 · Mar 23, 2012

I haven't heard anything else either. I was checking the My Decision page, but now it's closed until regular applicants can view theirs on the 29th. I have no idea if we will get an e-mail or if it will be on that page. If I don't make it off the list, I am going to Drexel. I live near Philadelphia as well and cannot relocate right now.

sd340 · Apr 3, 2012

Any updates from anyone? Any word of anything? One week left!

Kelsea1214, RN · Apr 27, 2012

Any one accepted/applied willing to share their stats such as GPA, GRE (if applicable), work experience etc.?

I am interested in applying to the ABSN, possibly MSN, program, but haven't been able to visit the campus yet. Can any one who has attended an open house/interview share their thoughts??

Thanks!

To be fair... I have: a BS in Dietetics from University of Delaware, w/undergrad GPA 3.0 (low I know!), my CNA license, shadowing experience, volunteer experience, management work experience (in a restaurant, but it might help!), GPA in last 60 credits is around 3.5-3.6 at present moment, haven't taken GREs yet :/