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@randocurmudgeon my email hasn't been filling up with memes all weekend! I have missed you! I take it all decisions are out? Thank you for helping us by providing an outlet for our frustrations. For the people on the wait-list- I found out I was accepted on Friday and will be giving up my spot. I want get an APRN, so I might as well go straight for it. Fingers crossed you all get in. I know how stressful this process is on everyone and your still in limbo, hopefully it's over soon. For anyone one rejected. I know it is rough. Keep at it, you will find your place. Know your worth, best of luck.

Congratulations to everyone that was admitted! Good luck to those that were waitlisted, my fingers are crossed for you. I put off checking today until a little while ago, as I already knew- I knew the day of my interview that I did not get in. We will all get there, just different ways. I am so glad that I applied to a few different schools. Tonight I will celebrate nonetheless, nothing ventured, nothing gained!

@secondtimer14 - go for it! You are saving yourself time by figuring it out now? While I don't have your optimism, I can't give up on myself either. Fingers crossed for everyone. May everyone end up in the best place for them!

My fingers are crossed for everyone. In looking at last years MGH thread- decisions were released later than expected, which I have also noticed also happening in a lot of programs this year. Hopefully that will not be the case.

@WMO358 Thank you it is nice to hear positive information. One more thing, I could probably keep going all day- but I won't. With online learning and the cost of the program- do you feel like you are getting your monies worth? I know that seems to be an ongoing issue with a lot of other programs.

@WMO358 Hi! Thank you for offering to answer questions. I would love to know: Why you chose MGH? What you think of the program? Which specialty? And any I am so glad I chose this program because or regrets? From my understanding most programs have record breaking admissions applications submitted this year, which is wonderful. Given that I am a little surprised this thread is not a little more active, it seems to have been in previous years. I hope this year has been a good one- even in with the challenges of covid.

@TellMeSomethingGood- you are very kind and maybe we were in sync:0) Thank you for that. I have decided, to be kinder to myself- like I would be to a friend that went through this process. I have written about what I think I did right and a couple of things that I could have improved on. I am letting it go now- I just feel like I should be getting better at interviewing not worse. Yes 30 minutes goes by pretty fast. @secondtimer14 Thank you for the welcome! I totally agree that it very much depends on the interviewers personality. I liked my interviewer, don't get me wrong. I should have been better. It is over now and out of our hands. @FutureFNP-7- not yet, decisions are not until expected to be release until February first or that week depending on few different responses.

@wp650 regardless of if you get in or not, I believe it worked. You feel good about it. So much is our minds! I think your chosen specialty is psych?- so you totally know that. I feel like you should message me regardless- I obviously need to feel better about my interviewing skills and creating the right vibe is a great first step! It is very sweet, kind and thoughtful of you, thank you!

Hi- I have been following this thread, and the previous years for a while now. I have been hesitant to post as I have applied and interviewed to another school two times, rejected both times – it was the only school I applied to. My heart was severely broken, more the second time. I did not apply to that school this time. This time I applied to a few schools, so I am hoping the odds are in my favor. First- to everyone that applied Congratulations, you applied to Yale! To those that got interview, you interviewed with YALE! I am so proud of you. We didn’t let stinking thinking get in our way to our dreams. @confuseddog @birthworker @TellMeSomethingGood and anyone else I might be leaving out– thank you saying you don’t feel so great about your interviews. I appreciate your being vulnerable. It has helped me post. Last week I saw where people had very conversational interviews, while I think that is great for them and I truly hope it worked to their advantage. I went into mine yesterday hoping, but not expecting it to be more conversational. My interviewer was sweet, smart, and quick on the draw. She was finishing my sentences for me and constantly checking the time also making me feel like she was rushing me. I was asked eight questions that I remember, there was one more that I can’t for the life of me remember, and I think another one- so ten questions. I am over analyzing but that’s like 3 min a question with no small talk. At the end she did stay a few extra min to answer questions. At first she didn’t have time, then I think she realized she the slot after mine was empty- so she took her time answering my questions for her. The first question I asked her was not answered really. But my second one was- they are very aware of issues and they are trying to work on to address them. It is going to take a lot of blood, sweat, and tears. Things are fluid and in constant flow, I think everyone needs to be aware of the situation and I really hope that YSN will put together a written plan so that there some clear guidance in what is going on. As for my part in the interview- I am very disappointed in myself. I didn’t answer some questions as strongly and confidently as I should have. I know why I want to do this, like the back of my hand. I started off with my brain, tongue, and mouth not working together and then when I got to the situational questions- I was like a deer in the head lights. I started to wonder do they have a situational question along the lines of- "Can you tell us about the thought process and situation when you gave a good answer to a situational question?" I go from self-doubt, to self-loathing, to hey I did get an interview so I do have something to offer. My heart goes out to each and every one while we wait. I start nutrition next weeks, so hopefully that will help keep me busy. I am jealous of those that already have a yes. I don’t want to have to do this another year.

Hi Leah- I have been looking at this program, but there isn't a whole lot out there on it, some of the previous years threads cast a little doubt on the program for me, it looked like there was an issue with psych specialty. Between that and no thread for this year, and this one doesn't seem to busy –– I was wondering why it is your top choice? I totally get the pediatric specialty although I am more interested in women's health.

Thank you for the information. Ugh- it's so hard to wait, but it's good to know. Especially because we have no control. Everyone enjoy your Valentine's Day and weekend! Fingers are still crossed for us all.

I felt like talking to the financial aid people was bad luck and figured I would wait for an acceptance. Hopefully someone who went will chime in. Now back to work for me... until I get anxious and check my email or allnurses again- to see if anyone has heard anything.

Thank you @JoiCam It is comforting to hear time frames. But the anxiety! Congratulation on being in your 3rd year! Enjoy your Valentine's Day and good luck in finishing the year!

I can sympathize, I am thinking we should know soon- at least by Friday. But that is just a guess. Hopefully your deadline is extended if you don't find out in the nick of time. If you do find anything useful out, please share.

Yep! I can't concentrate on my work. I also have times where I wonder if I really want to know :O( I am guessing that we hear by Friday, but we'll see. Fingers crossed for us all.