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Hi @yhi1991! As I'm sure you'll see in this and other threads, accepted applicants come from a very wide range of backgrounds. I have a BS in Biological Sciences, 3.88 GPA (4.0 prerequisite GPA), and applied to the Spring 2018 program right after graduating. During undergrad, I worked part-time as a waitress, completed research in a biochemistry lab, volunteered in a few hospitals, and went on a medical brigade to Nicaragua. In total, I had about 400 volunteer hours but no real clinical experience. I was also heavily involved with Relay For Life throughout undergrad and was the president of the organization my junior and senior years. My letters of recommendation came from a biology professor, a chemistry professor who I researched under, and my staff advisor from the American Cancer Society. I worked closely with the professor I researched under to perfect my essays, CV, and application materials. During my interview, I emphasized how much service has played a role in my life and how I plan to take those skills into nursing. They are looking for your unique story and why it makes you passionate to go into nursing (not just that you want to "help people"). I recommend to just relax, be yourself, and show them what brought you to this program/why you know you're a great fit. Best of luck!
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I know this is a pretty vague topic, but I'm wondering what advice any current students or nurses wish they would have had going into nursing school. I am starting a 2-year entry-level MSN/RN/CNL program in January after graduating with a BS in biology this past June. What are some of the best resources you would recommend? Anything you would change if you could go back? I would appreciate any input and insight!
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I was accepted as well!!! Congrats everyone, so excited!
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Definitely feeling the nerves with all of you. Whenever somebody receives an email tomorrow, please post in here and let us know!
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Do you think that means anything?
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I just received an email from financial aid... did anyone else?
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Thank you, RushHopeful! I have my interview this afternoon and am pretty nervous but excited. They will be sending out emails on October 6 with the decisions!
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Good luck to you as well :) I'm looking forward to meeting everyone at First Look. I'm sure we'll have name tags so feel free to say hi to Katie Hall if you see me!
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@aga_futureRN I'm excited too! I will be attending First Look and my interview is scheduled for Tuesday afternoon, a week from today.
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Hey, @futurepednurse1! I received the follow-up email to schedule my interview yesterday. I'm not sure whether they send out everyone's at once or space it out. Best of luck to you!
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Hey @aga_futureRN, my email said we should expect to receive information about scheduling a few weeks after the deadline, which was August 7. I'm assuming we'll hear something closer to the end of the month!
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Hi Anna! I'm in the exact same boat. I emailed DePaul Graduate Admissions to see if I could get an extension and they told me "We cannot guarantee that your spot in the cohort will be held until the end of September, but you are welcome to wait until then to submit your intent to enroll and deposit, as we will not disqualify your admission. It depends on if the remaining spots in the cohort are filled before you submit your intent to enroll and deposit. Please let us know if you have any further questions." So, I'm guessing it's fine if we decide to pay the $300 and provide our intent to enroll but then withdraw from the program. I'm still not sure what my plan is.
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Congrats, Anna010203! For anyone still waiting, I submitted on June 15th through NursingCAS and just received the "application status update" email acceptance. Rush is still my top choice but it's super exciting to know for sure about DePaul. Good luck to anyone still waiting to hear!
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Congrats, JSNurse123! Do you mind letting us know when you submitted your application?