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  1. Michigan State vs. University of Michigan?

    parris posted a topic in Michigan Nursing

    I have been accepted into both Michigan State and the University of Michigan's accelerated nursing program. I feel very luck and grateful to be able to finally fallow my dream after so many obstacles...

  2. University of Michigan (UofM) Accelerated program

    parris replied to LovinbeingaMommy's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Hope everyone is enjoying the program. It is the fastest and longest 12 months of my life. Very happy to be done and be a

  3. Michigan state university traditional nursing program!!!please give advice

    parris replied to michiganyan's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Wish I could tell you. However, I am not sure where I found it. I think i just googled nursing school ratings... Sorry I am not more

  4. University of Michigan (UofM) Accelerated program

    parris replied to LovinbeingaMommy's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I received my acceptance letter from UofM for the accelerated program the end of January. I submitted my application August 14th. I received my acceptance letter from MSU for there accelerated program...

  5. University of Michigan (UofM) Accelerated program

    parris replied to LovinbeingaMommy's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Yes, a friend of mine was. She was notified by phone in May. Good

  6. University of Michigan (UofM) Accelerated program

    parris replied to LovinbeingaMommy's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Yes, I know of one person who was accepted off the waitlist. She heard in mid-May back from them. I think they told her there were 5 others attending the late orientation session with her. Good

  7. vent, need some advice, Michigan Nursing

    parris replied to bella4490's topic in Michigan Nursing

    When I was not getting into MSU's traditional program I got into University of Detroit mercys. I did not end up going there, so I can't give you much detail but it seemed easier to get into than some...

  8. U of D Mercy Accelerated Second Degree

    parris replied to Magen1021's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I had to pick either UofM's accelerated or MSU' after I said no to UofD. I finally chose UofM for their reputation and that my boyfriend would be in Ann Arbor also. MSU had said no to me 3 times for...

  9. U of D Mercy Accelerated Second Degree

    parris replied to Magen1021's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I was accepted there with a 3.4 GPA from MSU with a B.S in Psychology. I did not have all course work finished when I was accepted either. I have no comment on the program because I chose to attend...

  10. University of Michigan (UofM) Accelerated program

    parris replied to LovinbeingaMommy's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I really do not know what or if they have a cut off. I think it is a good thing however that you have been increasing it. I know that really helped me that I was able to say each semester I have been...

  11. University of Michigan (UofM) Accelerated program

    parris replied to LovinbeingaMommy's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Spend a lot of time writing some good essays. If they do rolling admissions again get you application in as soon as it opens. I did not have a high undergrad GPA (3.4), but it did not seem as...

  12. PDA's in nursing school

    parris posted a topic in General Students

    i will be starting the second career accelerated nursing program at the university of michigan in the fall. they are not requiring us to purchase a pda but said that we could get one of any kind of we...

  13. Is anyone currently attending MSU and applying to different schools??

    parris replied to GoGreen1221's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Yes, I had taken Pharmacology (350) before I applied to the accelerated program. I have not taken BMB 200 yet, I will do this the second half of the summer and it does transfer to UofM and UofD. Look...

  14. Michigan State vs. University of Michigan?

    parris replied to parris's topic in Michigan Nursing

    jasmine, try to get your gpa up as far as you can. i got mine to a 3.4 by the time i applied to the accelerated program, and it seemed to make a difference. for uofm the biggest thing is to apply...

  15. Michigan state university traditional nursing program!!!please give advice

    parris replied to michiganyan's topic in Michigan Nursing

    congrats!

  16. University of Michigan (UofM) Accelerated program

    parris replied to LovinbeingaMommy's topic in Michigan Nursing

    No, for 2009 they did not open up the application until August. So if they do the same rollling admissions they will open up the application in August and then you can submit it anytime after it open...

  17. University of Michigan (UofM) Accelerated program

    parris replied to LovinbeingaMommy's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Apply early and spend a lot of time writing your essays! I think they look most at the science prereqs. so try to do as well as you can in those. The earlier the better, like the first few weeks of...

  18. Northern Michigan University

    parris replied to DahlstromPreNurse's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    For sure get a winter Jacket, boots are good but if you are walking you don't need really big heavy ones. Also do your clothes shoping before you come, because it is very limited as far as good stores...

  19. Northern Michigan University

    parris replied to DahlstromPreNurse's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I don't go to the nursing program, but I grew up close to marquette. If you are used to a city, marquette may be the biggest city in the U.P, but some expereience a little culture shock. It is a great...

  20. University of Michigan (UofM) Accelerated program

    parris replied to LovinbeingaMommy's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I received my acceptance letter in the mail in January. I also was notified on wolverine access, but I had not checked it in a long time. So I found out from a large Michigan envelope though the mail....

  21. Michigan state university traditional nursing program!!!please give advice

    parris replied to michiganyan's topic in Michigan Nursing

    My final decision to go to Michigan over State was based on having the UofM hospital right there and I felt like I would get more of an opportunity to see more. Also my boyfriend is in the Ann Arbor...

  22. Michigan state university traditional nursing program!!!please give advice

    parris replied to michiganyan's topic in Michigan Nursing

    the last time i applied i had a 3.4 so it was a lot lower than your. i think with a 3.8 you have a lot better chance than i did. i found that they really really only look at gpa and don't consider...

  23. Michigan state university traditional nursing program!!!please give advice

    parris replied to michiganyan's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I applied 3 times while at MSU and never got in. However, your GPA is higher than mine was. They told me the last time I applied (spring 08) that the average was 3.7. Each time I applied the GPA went...

  24. Housing in Ann Arbor for Accelerated Second degree Student

    parris posted a topic in Michigan Nursing

    I have talked to a few people already (thanks for the input), I was wondering if anyone knew the Ann Arbor area well enough to give me some advice on housing. I will be starting the accelerated...

  25. Housing in Ann Arbor for Accelerated Second degree Student

    parris replied to parris's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Kazoo2009, I am also interesteded in finding a roommate. I sent you a private message with some more information.