FuturePsyNP

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1. Yale GEPN 2021

   FuturePsyNP replied to Psychmeout2's topic in School Programs

   I applied to the PMHNP specialty and was admitted (but will not be accepting). During my interview, the interviewer commented that my letters were very strong. Ideally, your LORs will be fairly recent and from people who know you well and can speak t...

2. Yale GEPN 2021

   FuturePsyNP replied to Psychmeout2's topic in School Programs

   Yes! To be clear, Columbia’s program is still more expensive annually and in total as compared to Yale, even with all the aid. The two main reasons are because it’s in NYC and because it’s four years as opposed to three, although you do earn both an ...

3. Yale GEPN 2021

   FuturePsyNP replied to Psychmeout2's topic in School Programs

   What a sad little financial aid package. I was thinking *maybe* if Yale offers a generous award, I would accept. But, seriously! Columbia is more expensive - of course it's 4 years vs 3 years - but they offered me $180k in scholarships that I DON'T h...

4. Yale GEPN 2021

   FuturePsyNP replied to Psychmeout2's topic in School Programs

   Accepted for PMHNP ? Congratulations, all! Will likely be giving up my spot so good luck! I hope someone here gets it!

5. Yale GEPN 2021

   FuturePsyNP replied to Psychmeout2's topic in School Programs

   I was pre-med in undergrad and shadowed a few psychiatrists over a couple of years, and while I loved clinical psychopathology, I was ultimately turned off by the fact that the primary focus is on psychopharmacology. APRNs provide comprehensive care....

6. Yale GEPN 2021

   FuturePsyNP replied to Psychmeout2's topic in School Programs

   I think what's clear is that we all have very different backgrounds, experiences, goals, and motivations for choosing one program/school over another. I've conferred with both masters- and doctorally-prepared APRNs (generalists and those in my chosen...

7. Yale GEPN 2021

   FuturePsyNP replied to Psychmeout2's topic in School Programs

   My interviewer did take notes and referenced my application package (e.g., essays, LORs) with strong positive feedback. At the end of the interview, she said, "I'm going to do my best to advocate for you, and if there's another school you're consider...

8. Yale GEPN 2021

   FuturePsyNP replied to Psychmeout2's topic in School Programs

   Even though interviews have concluded, I’d like to share my experience because when I was reviewing the threads, I’d wished for more transparency regarding specific questions asked. The questions I was asked were: 1. Tell me about yourself ...