Phillips Beth Israel Applicants

OSuro · Apr 14, 2010

Oh Kuklara, don't worry so much. Yes, everything you said is totally possible BUT, if MG knew that you weren't going to be accepted why not just tell you so you would stop calling? I think what they are doing is waiting until May 1st because ALL documents MUST be in by then. There are probably files that aren't complete yet and their website does say that you have until May 1st to get all necessary paperwork in so maybe they're waiting until then to make it fair for everyone. I was under the impression that the earlier you send in your application the better chance you have of getting in. That doesn't seem to be the case. All I know is that I've never been this anxious in my life. This process is complete torture for me!
Try to take it easy Kuklara. I know how stressed out you are. I'm going to try to get in touch with MG tomorrow to see what she tells me. If I hear something different I will let you know.

Hi Jay,

I think MG can't tell you because they're afraid of getting enraged students banging down their door, and sending it in writing is according to protocol. I don't think MG would be allowed to tell you their decision because she's just the messenger and it has to come from the dean. Kind of like when you have to go see the doctor in person for bad results, they refuse to tell you over the phone.

jayzelena · Apr 14, 2010

That is a very good point OSuro. I'm just trying to find a way to explain all this waiting. I tried calling MG a little while ago and got no answer. I will try and call back later. Keeps those hopes up ladies. We should be hearing from them soon.

Starlette, keep us posted on your 2nd interview. Good Luck!!

OSuro · Apr 14, 2010

Good Morning everyone!

You should check out the "Phillips Beth Israel School of Nursing?" thread- it's from a few years ago, but it's what we're going through now. There were only 850 applicants and 130 seats available in 2008, I can imagine how much the competition has grown.

Based on reading the thread, it confirmed some of my suspicions of this whole "decisions will be done in May" thing. Someone on that thread faxed over their NLN scores since their app. was being reviewed and got a call 2 days later. Same thing happened to me, and then MG told me that I have to wait until May. This just confirmed that I wasn't accepted :-(.

I feel like such a negative Nelly and I'm really sorry if I'm bringing anyone down. This doesn't apply to all of us, just me.

If anyone has a story that MG told them BI will be making decisions in May after being told your application was being reviewed AND got an interview in May, your posts will be greatly appreciated!!

jayzelena · Apr 14, 2010

Don't go by something that happened to someone else two years ago. They may have changed their system since then. Even last year's threads are like that. There was one girl that got an interview in March and got an informal acceptance in April. All the rest didn't get interviews until the middle of April and a few didn't get their acceptance until June. One even got an acceptance letter in August so don't worry. It's only April 14th. We still have a ways to go. Keep your head up and pray. Prayer always helps. It's the one and only thing that is keeoing me somewhat sane right now.

jayzelena · Apr 14, 2010

Oh, I just remembered, they have changed their system a little. Starlette got called for an interview 2 weeks ago and she's going for another one today. A student of BI said that that was "odd" because last year they only did one interview per applicant but now they are doing two for the ATOP/evening programs. See, things have changed a little so try not to worry so much. Who knows what else they have changed.

OSuro · Apr 14, 2010

You're the best, J! Enjoy your day!!

987! · Apr 14, 2010

I don't know...I think we're doomed lol

I'll try to stay positive just for you Jay!

jayzelena · Apr 14, 2010

Aww, you guys are so sweet! Thanks for staying positive just for me Kuklara, I'm honored. I've been trying to call all day today but haven't gotten through to anyone yet. I'll keep trying. I'll post whatever I find out. Have a great day!

starlette926 · Apr 14, 2010

hi all, i met with the dean today and the 2nd interview for ATOP/evening people are pretty much asks about my work schedule and really is just to make sure they get the whole picture of the person...it really made me think about the schooling and working - how difficult it will be. that's pretty much why they've added a second interview. to make sure applicants are FULLY aware of what they're getting themselves into with the ATOP/evening programs.

and MG wasn't answering today because she was off today! i would try again tomorrow. i'm not sure when she is supposed to come back. did anyone try emailing her? maybe she has an out of office message up.

regarding the reviewing of applications, the current student that posted said that she had everything in by may 1st and got a letter by may 12th and otehrs were accepted as late as june, so they may not be completely reviewing everything until may 1st...i still wouldn't give up hope.

starlette926 · Apr 14, 2010

Osuro,

i remember in one of the previous threads one of the applicants had poor grades/withdrawals (basically a similar situation) on her transcripts. She was able to write a letter regarding her situation and i think she ended up being on the waiting list? i would read through the threads but i believe that's what happened with her. so you might be able to appeal or something??? dont give up hope...

OSuro · Apr 15, 2010

Starlette,

Congrats again on the 2nd interview and I can' thank you enough for your last thread! I'm going to write a letter directly to BS and hand deliver it to MG on Friday. Thank you for letting me know that. Thank you EVERYONE for all your positive posts!! I hope we're all accepted- we'll take BI by storm!

jayzelena · Apr 15, 2010

I remember reading that thread. She did have to write a letter explaining her grades but she did get in. She was the one that got her acceptance letter in August so don't give up hope!!