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As a Penn ABSN/MSN alum I thought I would weigh in on this question - the answer is yes and no. I was very happy with the education I received at Penn through the ABSN program and I felt more than well-prepared to enter clinical practice. Having sai...

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Hi Everyone! Congratulations on your decision to enter the nursing profession! I just graduated from the BSN portion of the UPENN program, and am starting my first RN job on Monday. Super exciting! Just wanted to let you know that I'm available to...

Just curious if any accepted students have heard about the RWJ scholarship (if you applied for it). I thought we were supposed to hear on March 1st. I didn't get an email . . . wondering if that's bad news

Thanks, vfro! That really clarifies things. I was completely clueless about the whole deposit process. (By the way, I'm Marina (suprise, surprise) on Facebook. Amojo99 - are you on Facebook? Thanks!

Thanks for your thoughts! I am pretty clueless about the whole "deposit" thing. Is it a firm commitment, saying "Yes, I will go to this school no matter what the financial aid award says, and I am canceling my applications to all the other program...

This is a question for those who have been accepted. I found out today from Financial Aid that they will not be sending out financial aid information until April! That is one month after the deposit deadline. I am not sure how to deal with this. ...

Good for you - I bet that felt amazing. I'm still waiting for financial aid from Hopkins . . . I'll probably be waiting until the last minute! My other dilemma with Penn is that, because I am married, they are not counting living expenses as part o...

I agree! Hopkins should NOT ask us to decide without knowing the financial consequences. That seems really manipulative to me! Which is sad because Hopkins is my #1 choice - I love the global health focus, the incredible School of Public Health, e...

I agree! A great dilemma to have. I actually thought the cost difference was much greater between the two programs. (I thought Penn was only $40K. Forgot about the summer!) I would LOVE to go to Hopkins because they have a fantastic School of Pu...

Another question . . . is anyone choosing between Hopkins and Penn? How are you thinking about the two options? How are you dealing with not having financial aid info from Hopkins but having to make a decision between the two so soon? Just curious...

Sorry for posting the same question in so many different places, but I'm wondering if anyone is driving from or through Boston - would love to car-pool, share expenses, etc. Thanks!

Hi Everyone! (I've posted this in another list already - just trying this one too!) I was wondering if anyone is planning to go to the Penn Accepted Students Day on Friday 02/26, and if any of you are planning to drive from or through Boston. I would...

Hi Everyone! I was wondering if anyone is planning to go to the Penn Accepted Students Day on Friday 02/26, and if any of you are planning to drive from or through Boston. I would love to car-pool with you (I'll pitch in for gas, of course), and I t...

Me too - I have been accepted to both programs as well for ABSN/MSN/MPH. Also a tough choice for me (but so happy to have this choice to make!). My plan is to take a look at financial aid offers and hope that helps me decide. Unfortunately, JHU se...

Hi Everyone! I got a call this morning, and I'm in for ABSN/MSN/MPH. So excited!!! So just a question - how many of you applied for the Merit scholarship? I applied, and I'm dying to know where I stand . . . even though I know it's super competitiv...

Thanks for the advice! I got in too! Yippee! Now also have to wait for FNP and Financial Aid!

I can't log in. Anyone having luck?

Thanks for your advice, Lena. I'm not sure what I would do about other programs, but I definitely feel like I need to know about the financial aid package before making any decisions. If I somehow get an incredible package at another school, I wou...

Hi Everyone! Congrats to everyone who has been accepted. Quick question - how are you all handling the February 10th deadline? I personally don't feel like I can make a commitment and spend $400 without knowing my financial aid status, whether I'll...

I'm glad you started this thread, and I hope you don't mind, but I have a question for you. I was also accepted to the Masters Entry (for FNP), but I'm a little concerned that we are being asked to respond by February 10th! Doesn't that seem awfull...

Hi Everyone! Just wondering if anyone is working on the Merit Scholarship Essay due February 1st. After writing ALL those essays in the fall, I just can't bring myself to write one last essay! And I'm having a really hard time finding things to say...

Thank you! That is very helpful information.

Hi Everyone, Hoping for some advice. I applied for the BSN/MSN program (FNP specialty), and I received an email in October about interview dates. I responded, asking for a phone interview since I couldn't get away during those dates. I received a ...

Hi Everyone, Has anyone started working on the FAFSA yet? Here is my dilemma. I'm applying to some programs (like Yale) that are graduate programs, and others (like Hopkins) where I would begin by earning a second Bachelors degree. Since I'm apply...