Phillips Beth Israel Applicants 2014

Melinda757 · Mar 21, 2014

Dlaffin: Congrats and good luck! Let us know how it goes for you!

BklynEMT: thinking about you today! I'm sure you will be great. Let us all know how it goes!

BklynEMT · Mar 22, 2014

Dlaffin09: Congrats and good luck!

Melinda: it went well. I left there feeling good. But we shall see what happens when admissions meets in April.

kasha123 · Mar 25, 2014

Hi all! I had my interview on the March 19th as well. I'm sure I met several of you! Good luck to you all.

I think the interview process went well, but it's up in the air! I have no clue. There were 9 of us as previously mentioned. Everyone was nice and dressed up. I felt under-dressed in casual work clothes but I think it was fine. We were interviewed by an alum (3 in a group)-which was cool but I was hoping we talked to the staff more. The Assistant Dean came around and said hello and gave us a card if we had questions. I understand however how busy they must be to interview 150 people! I'm counting down the days until they make the decision. April 9th can't come sooner.

What program are people applying for? I applied ATOP or eve. I would love to do ATOP but not sure how to fit into my schedule

BklynEMT · Mar 25, 2014

Hi Kasha! Welcome to the thread.

I think we are all super nervous about the interviews. I like that they were so laid back though. I am currently counting the days til we are notified.

I actually applied for the traditional program.

dlaffin09 · Mar 25, 2014

Hey guys thanks for the well wishes! Cant wait till its over and outta my hands!

Kasha how do you know 150 made it to interview round? And do you know how many spots there are ?

I also applied for the atop program .

kasha123 · Mar 26, 2014

Hi dlaffin09. I don't actually know there are 150 people interview. I've been lurking around allnurses for years through my app process and have read a lot on these boards. I have read that Beth Israel accepts about 150 each year (about 50 people in each program, Regular day, ATOP and Evening). I have no idea how many people applied or are to be interviewed. In previous years others wrote that if you get an interview then more than likely you are accepted (minus any personality issues). However, this may be the experience of those active on allnurses. I read that in the past, the interview was basic and that the staff member interviewing primarily just shared info about the program with the prospective student. My experience this year was that it as a real interview with real questions. I am just speculating. It appears they are doing things VERY differently this year. So who knows? Maybe they are interviewing a lot more people than spots.

kasha123 · Mar 26, 2014

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KryBry · Mar 26, 2014

Do they offer job placement upon graduating? I have heard that it is hard for nurses to obtain a job upon graduating

Mattheww · Mar 29, 2014

Hey everyone, my interview was scheduled last friday @ 4pm. Boy, am I glad it is over...

It's weird how they do grouped interviews this year, I am almost losing certainty, the likelihood of acceptance upon being called for an interview. As Kasha said though, they might be taking in more interviewees than seats available. Who knows. The admission committee will be meeting on the 6th, so we'll know for sure by the 8th. oh my goodness...the anticipation for the results are so painful, it feels like I'm waiting to hear whether I am being selected to receive the last pill existing on earth that is known to cure cancer. I don't know.

I have 3 exams and 2 papers due next week, so they will keep me busy...its the sleep I'm worried about...lols I'm awake almost every night thinking about this. I really need to start getting efficient sleep, for my health sake.

Hope everyone's not going through what I'm going though. lols

Good luck on those interviews, have faith and have a triumphant week everyone.

suzane_nguyen · Mar 30, 2014

Hey guys, congratulations to everyone who has gotten an interview so far! I'm a bit worried as my application wasn't completed until the 20th of March when I took my NLN. Nervous to see that the interview process has already started. I got a 145 composite score on the NLN (98%), but a really shaky GPA in high school and college (around a 2.5). There were extenuating circumstances in my life that made it difficult for me to really apply myself in school, which I explained in my essay. I also had some good letters of recommendation from previous employers (doctors) and professors, and I have some good healthcare experience working in an ER for 2 years as a scribe. I also became a registered EMT. Just wanted to test the water and see what you guys think my chances are seeing how the interview process has already started. Did I submit my application too late to really get a fair chance? Any way thanks and again congrats to everyone who's made it far enough to get an interview!

Mattheww · Mar 30, 2014

From what I've heard, early applications are due by March 1st and their rolling admissions close at April 1st? But; never fear, they take your entire life's accomplishments into consideration. And from what I see, you make and excellent candidate for an acceptance:)

suzane_nguyen · Mar 30, 2014

Thanks a lot Mattheww, and I certainly hope so. Congrats on your interview, and best of luck with the rest of the process! I really hope we're both a part of the next entering class of future nurses, what a dream come true for me that would be!