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Thank you so much guys. I really appreciate it.

Hi, I was a pre-med student until about 72 hours ago, when I decided that my true passion is actually nursing instead of becoming a doctor. It was a HUGE weight off my shoulders and I am more excited about my future than I ever was with medicine. So, I have decided to apply to Northeastern and MGH in Boston, which both offer an accelerated masters program with a neonatal specialization . My question is how competitive are these programs. I can't seem to find any statistics about GPAs, GREs, etc. Medical school has a basic logarithm for acceptance and matriculating student statistics are even published. However, I feel a little like Dorothy in Oz with nursing. Here are my current stats: Majors: Biology ('08) Genetics ('09) GPA: 3.56 MCAT: 29 (12 on biology) "A": Cell Biology, Microbiology, Neurobiology, Human Biochemistry, Immunology, Anat/Phys, Advanced Genetics, Pharmacology, and Bacterial Pathology Shadowing: Volunteered 3 semesters at the local hospital; Shadowed multiple physicians (Pediatrician, Endocrinologist, etc). Research: 1 year Salmonella Research Will nursing schools even accept the MCAT? Is 3 semesters of volunteering enough?? Is a 3.56 going to be sufficient? Does the admissions committee look for/at research in an application? Is there anything I can work on to improve my chances of acceptance? If anyone has any light to shed on the nursing application process, I would REALLY appreciate it. These are new, uncharted waters for me. Thanks! -Ashley PS. I was asked whether or not I would be having children in my medical school interview. Sexist much?