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They automatically award it. I was shocked because I thought the $7000 was a one time thing, but it turns out it's every semester! I can't say much about the program because I haven't started yet, but I was very impressed at orientation. The faculty and Dean/Assistant Dean all stopped in to encourage us, and even told us we could call their cell phones at any time with questions. Thy were up front about how tough the program is, but they emphasized how much they are on our side and want us to succeed

I was already accepted and waiting to decide. I had originally planned to defer and wait to hear from UMich but I got impatient and didn't have any realistic idea about what my chances were like on the waitlist. My main issue was cost anyways...UDM's program looks ridiculously expensive on paper ($53,000) but I was awarded over $20,000 in grant money for my undergrad GPA being above a 3.5. And I can still apply for other aid and scholarships! I start in May. There is no wait and they get back to you quickly. May is full, and the next cohort starts in January.

Thanks for the financial info. I decided to do UDM for sure. With the grants I got for my transfer GPA, I think it actually works out to be less expensive than UMich. I hope you all get good news soon!

I wish I could get an idea...maybe I'd feel a bit better about choosing such an expensive program if the difference isn't that great!

I think I may cut my losses and head to U of D Mercy in a few weeks. I really wanted U of M, but if I don't get in off the waitlist I'll have to wait until January to start in U of D Mercy's winter cohort. I've heard good and bad things about both programs, and the thought of being done one year from now is just too tempting. Does anyone have an idea of how much U of M's program will cost with the new 16 month setup? I'd like to compare that to the U of D Mercy cost, which I believe is in the low $40,000 range after grant money.

If it's helpful to anyone, I found out about my waitlist status via email. My wolverine access account actually didn't change until over 24 hours later.

I was hoping that I might hear something about my waitlist status, as I have to put down a $500 non-refundable deposit to U of D Mercy by Thursday, but I haven't heard anything. I know that would be really soon to hear though as far as the waitlist goes. I hope everyone still waiting hears something soon!

Another question on the subject of vaccinations - what about medical exceptions? I am starting nursing school this fall and I have been wondering about this. I was recently ill with both a virus and a serious bacterial infection. It took me about two years to become functioning again, and I'm still not 100% (but doing better every day!). I am due for a tdap, but my doctor feels that it is unsafe for me to get it right now. I took a CNA class over the summer and they were ok with me not getting vaccinations and just providing titers. All of my titers indicated that I still have immunity to everything the school is concerned about. Does anybody have experience with this type of thing? I'm getting a little worried reading this thread!

I don't want to give exact stats, but I had around a 3.7 for my undergrad (which was a general science/health B.S) and around a 3.5 average in the pre-reqs. The average of my science pre-reqs may have been a bit lower, around a 3.3. All of the classes were taken at a university. Hope that helps!

It just says "complete" by my supplemental app as well, so I'm guessing that doesn't change. Hope everyone gets good news soon! :)

Students that eventually got in? Any idea about when they heard? I am also interested in hearing what a typical week looks like. Thanks for coming on to share!

Yup, UDM will allow you to push back your admission one time. I seriously considered starting in May, because I feel that the chances of getting accepted off the wait list are likely pretty low. But now, with all of these program changes, I'm not so sure! I love the new 16 month curriculum and want to be accepted so badly. It is pretty strange that the app due date was pushed back, I don't think that's ever been done before.

I've decided to defer my start at U of D Mercy to January in case I get in off of the waitlist. Perhaps if less people applied I'll have a better chance? I hope so, this program is by far my first choice! Good luck to everyone still waiting!

Congratulations! I just got my acceptance email too. However, I'm thinking about deferring until January 2013 because I was waitlisted at U of M and want to see how that plays out. Either way, I can relate to the nervous and excited feeling...I spent all day yesterday feeling alternately ecstatic and terrified haha

Oh, interesting...the email (did everyone get it?) made it sound like the curriculum changed to 16 months, it didn't sound like an option. I would do the additional app if it's required, but it would be nice to go right in! Fingers crossed for you!