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Hello pmkm10 - Many thanks for your reply. I truly appreciate it. Now that it's spring, I've gotten news back from all the other schools I've applied to...GREAT news...but alas...I am still awaiting a response from GMU (and I know you said that I shouldn't expect to hear anything earlier than mid-June). I am writing to you for some academic/professional advice, as you have already been accepted into the program and a soon-to-be senior (CONGRATS!!!). GMU is my first choice for many reasons...but as I have been accepted to all the other schools I've applied to already...the acceptance deadlines for those are coming up soon and I will need to give them a decision...yay or nay (I've already inquired about possible extensions, but due to the high volume of applicants and those on the waiting list - they want to get as many confirmed acceptances as soon as possible). With that said, I now find myself in a mess. I'm afraid that if I decline the acceptance offers from those other schools...solely because I have to wait until June for GMU (and possibly - but hopefully not - declined)...I may be stuck with no options in the end. That's a pretty pessimistic outlook...but I need to be realistic before making any concrete decisions. I'm confident enough to say that I think I'm a strong applicant and my chances of getting accepted into GMU are comparable to many others...but...the decision process could really go either way. I've tried to reach out to a few individuals at GMU...but I haven't had any luck. Do you have any recommendations on how I can approach this situation? Any feedback would be much appreciated. Thanks for your time.

Hey Emily123 - Congrats on the acceptance! I heard great things about Marymount and it's in a convenient location for me, as I already live in Arlington. :) Currently I am still waiting on decisions from GMU and ODU. Hopefully once I hear from them I'll be able to make a concrete decision. Good luck with this new venture!

Hey! I believe they're just finishing up/finished up the first review. I believe, they are already in the process of sending out decisions. I heard yesterday and received my acceptance for their ABSN program for Fall 2009. 1 down, 2 to go!! Good luck to you! :)

Hello - I have applied for the Acclerated Pathway at ODU for Fall 2009, as well as the ABSNs at GMU and Marymount. I'm originally from VB but went to Virginia Tech for my first degree (in biology) and since graduating in '07 I've been living in the DC met area. I've heard pretty good things about ODU's program so I'm excited to hear from them. I called nursing admissions and decisions are suppose to be out by the end of March. :)

Hello - I'm relatively new to the site and have found it helpful reading other's posts on certain things I, too, have been wondering as I pursue a career in nursing. I am just about finished with all my nursing pre-reqs and have applied to various nursing programs in the NoVa/DC met area. Basically hoping to get accepted into a program this Fall, preferable an absn as I already have a bachelors in Biology. Just wanted to get a feel if anyone else is in the same boat...'the waiting to hear from any school to accept me' one. In particular, anyone planning (hoping) to go to GMU? I've heard mixed reviews about the program and wanted to get some more direct feedback, both from those applying to GMU and students currently attending there in one of their nursing programs. Best of Luck to everyone who is working toward this career path!