Decisions! Hopkins or Columbia??

[amclose]

I just found this forum earlier this week and have been obsessively reading and searching through the posts. This site is a wealth of knowledge and I have really benefited from reading what others have written.

Earlier this week I found out that I have been accepted to the BS/MS program at Columbia for family practitioner. Then today I received the phone call from Johns Hopkins that I have been accepted to their accelerated BS/MS program also for family practitioner.

I am over the moon excited that I have been accepted to both programs. However here comes the hard part... deciding where to go. So far I have only visited Hopkins and really enjoyed my time there. I am planning on attending Columbia's accepted students day. I am sure that visit will help me with my decision process.

I was wondering if any current nursing students out there could give me any insider info on either Columbia or Hopkins. I would like the honest truth - the good, bad, and the ugly! I have read quite a bit on the boards about Columbia, but havent really seen a lot on what the Hopkins experience it like.

I am a newbie on the board (post numero uno!), so any help anyone can provide is much appreciated!!

Best,

A

[juicypear920]

hi amclose,

your post caught my eye because i "hope" (although it would be rather hard) to be in your position. i also was accepted to columbia for the FNP specialty and am waiting to hear from johns hopkins regarding the accelerated BS-MSN program also with the FNP specialty. i interviewed in person in late january and haven't heard yet. can i ask when you interviewed?

getting into hopkins would obviously give me options (i only applied to 3 schools) and at this point, i think i am leaning towards going there if they accept me. they're both highly reputable programs, especially in FNP, and really, i don't think it will be a decision that we will come to regret hugely when one school is chosen. the programs are similar so i think it comes down to location, cost to a certain extent (both programs are pretty expensive), and the feel you get from the school/staff which is obviously pretty subjective. i visited columbia this time last year so it's been a while but knowing alumni of hopkins and having attended 2 of their info sessions, i feel like hopkins might be a better fit for me.

i'm looking forward to any other replies you get from current students because i'd like to know as well!

good luck and congratulations on your acceptances! :cheers:

[amclose]

Hello Juicy!

I interviewed at Hopkins on January 12th and I was called about my acceptance last Friday (02/09). I only applied to two schools -- Hopkins and Columbia and at this point I am leaning toward Hopkins. Although, that all might change after I visit Columbia on March 2nd for the accepted students' day.

I am still hoping some current and former JHU and CU students will post on this thread!

Good luck to you!

Best,

A