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OMG love the it's always sunny reference ?. Did you get into Columbia's MDE or MDE-DNP? If you're really focused on becoming an RN first and aren't sure whether or not you want a specialty, I would say go JHU!

Hihi! I was admitted to Penn off the waitlist about a week ago, so now I'm deciding between there and JHU! I'm almost certain I'll choose Penn, however, because the program aligns better with my career goals. I definitely want to be an NP and I was accepted to Penn's BSN-MSN, meaning I don't have to reapply to a school once I'm ready to get my NP specialty. That's really the main difference between Penn and JHU for me. Also location- I'm so unfamiliar with Baltimore, but Philly is really close to NJ, I just feel way more comfortable with the thought of living there. And I agree with you- the admissions process for nursing school is balls-to-the-wall! I was first accepted at JHU (and I was really surprised, but considering it's ranked as the #1 MSN school, I assumed I'd get in everywhere else) then I was accepted at Northeastern. I was then waitlisted at every other school: Penn, Columbia, and Duke. It's just weird, but I appreciate that JHU seems to be looking for a diverse cohort rather than just an insanely smart cohort (because I really did not have the best grades in undergrad ?)

53% - depressing? What do you mean? Acceptance rate says absolutely nothing about the program itself

I believe in one of the webinars they said it’s typically around 35-40%?

Thank you! I got in for the combined ABSN/MSN. I got the email around 8:15 PM tonight to check my application status!

I just got in off the waitlist! 90% sure I will be committing ??

I noticed that and it was sent on the Wednesday of this week last year ? so maybe tomorrow? I emailed Filomena a week ago and she basically said they would know this week if they can pull people off the waitlist

Wow thank you so much! that's really helpful. The program starts a little sooner than I thought. I assumed it would be mid or even end of June. Really hope to see you in Philly too! ???

Waitlisted people! I think there will be a wave of decisions sent next week, just based off of last year's thread. This is also contingent on if they have spots available for those waitlisted, due to people declining their offers of admission on Friday. Fingers crossed, I'm super hopeful! ?????? also does anyone know the exact start date for this program ?

CUSON decisions were a SHITSHOW, literally took my name off the waitlist because of it

GIRL ? CHECK THAT SPAM FOLDER

OMG actually my favorite tv show ??

Manifesting that I get off Penn's waitlist, and if I do, see you there!

Did you apply for the direct entry BSN/MSN? or do you already have your BSN and are applying for the MSN?

Columbia waitlisted me (I removed myself from the waitlist) but JHU accepted me. Different schools look for different types of students! Also to everyone who hasn't heard yet - no decision posted doesn't necessarily mean rejection! I know I keep saying it but even though the wait sucks, they still accept people on the last day decisions are sent.