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I keep getting those emails from Northeastern too. They might send them to me because I'm on their mailing list, but I agree that it seems a little "mean" to send the housing info things to people who might not even be accepted. As far as Yale is concerned, I didn't get a very friendly feeling when I was there. My interviewer wasn't all that outgoing or helpful either. There were about 30-40 people there for interviews the day I was there, and there were two other days of interviews as well. The applicants that I saw were fairly diverse, but not as much as I would have expected. Like I said, there were two other days of applicants that I did not see. It's interesting to read what Jess said about a friend who went to Yale. Even though I only spent a day there, I kinda felt the same way...that it was quite competitive among students. They also send students all over the place for clinicals. While I understand that they want students in the best clinical placements possible, some students have to travel an hour or more just to get to the clinical. I thought there would be plenty of clinical locations available in the New Haven area, but I guess not. Hope this helped, and feel free to ask more questions! - Kris

I applied to Northeastern, as well as MGH, BC, Penn, Yale and some others. I'll be going to MGH in Boston, but I emailed the director of the program at Northeastern, and she told me the same thing--that not all the applicants are interviewed. She said that they had 264 applications for 24 spots this year. Talk about competitive! She also said that they already notified 24 people for acceptances and that they were working on the wait list now since some of those people will probably decline. I wasn't contacted for an interview there, but she told me that I was definitely being considered for their wait list...I guess I don't have to worry about it now that I'm going to MGH. :) I got into Penn, but honestly, wasn't interested in moving to Philly (really wanted to be in Boston). It's one of the top ranked nursing schools in the country, if you really care about rankings. It sounded pretty good to me. I got an interview at Yale, but was ultimately rejected. When I went to interview there, they REALLY stressed the intensity and rigor of the entry-level program. I know that all of these programs are intense, though. Yale was my first choice on paper, but I didn't get a super great feeling when I visited. It just didn't seem right for me. Good luck!! - Kris

I got a letter from MGH in the mail today. I emailed the director of the grad program a couple weeks ago to find out my status on the waitlist, but I never heard anything until I got this letter. THey have to receive my deposit and acceptance agreement by Wednesday, April 6. Not much time for me to think about it (but I'm sure I'll go). I'm sure that there will be at least a couple rounds of people being accepted off the waitlist, since some people will probably turn them down. My original letter from them said that the process could take a long time, but luckily for me, it worked out pretty quickly. Seahorse, the first day of classes at MGH is right after labor day, I think. They offer classes over the summer for people who haven't finished the prereqs, but I'm done with all of those, so I'll be moving up to Boston sometime near the end of the summer. -Kris

Hi everyone, I've been a longtime lurker on this thread, but I've been in touch with some of you on other boards. I know that many of you are going to direct entry programs in Boston, and I will most likely be joining some of you at MGH. I was planning to attend the Univ. of Rochester in NY because I didn't get into BC (rejected) or MGH at first. However, I just found out today that I was accepted off the wait list at MGH for the family track!! :) :) I live in CT and did my undergrad in Maine, so I really want to stay in New England. And besides, Boston is a great city with great hospitals....the only downside is the expense. I really want to encourage other people on wait lists (including those at MGH) to stay positive! I was starting to run out of hope and time, since Rochester starts in May, but now I don't have to worry anymore. I can't wait to finally start school, and hopefully I'll be seeing you "MGHers" in the fall! - Kris

Jess and Celine - Thanks so much for your help and advice. And Celine, you were more helpful than you think. It's always nice to get opinions direct from students in these programs instead of the just admissions staff and faculty. I also really agree with you both about going to school in an area where I'd like to live/work. That's why I'm leaning to these three schools (if I get in) rather than Rochester and Penn (even though Penn is a great school). I did my undergrad in Maine and I have some friends from college that live in Boston now, so it would be a nice place to move to. I'm also only 23, so I'm not in much of a hurry to get through nursing school, and I would be interested in working in the Boston area, at least for now. I guess all I can do now is wait to see what happens, but if I come up with more questions, I'll definitely let you know. Take care, Kris

Jess- I didn't go to the recent info session at BC...but I heard about how competitive it is from one of the admissions people. I'm keeping my fingers crossed! Do you know the acceptance rate at MGH? I've been thinking lately that I want to stay in New England, so one of those Boston schools would be great. I haven't heard from Northeastern yet because there is a conflict with my GRE scores and I got my app. in just a week before the Feb. 2 deadline. I sent the scores way back in September, but they just sent me a card saying that they don't have them. I don't know what could have happened, so I will be contacting them on Monday. What does your friend think about the Northeastern program as compared to the other two? The built in co-op/internship seems like a good idea, but it's hard to compare the programs when they seem fairly similar. Thanks for your reply. Kris

Hi, I've been a longtime lurker, and I just came across this thread. These boards have been really helpful. I applied to both BC and MGH, along with Northeastern, Yale, Penn, and U. Rochester. I got into Rochester and Penn and was rejected by Yale, but I'd really like to go to one of the schools in Boston (I'm from CT). Jess, I won't have a chance to attend the MGH info session, so post a note saying how it goes. I have a question for celle507, the current BC student. Since the program is only two years, do you feel that you will have enough clinical experience and education to be comfortable/prepared to be an NP when you finish? I was thinking of doing the masters portion part-time so I can work as an RN to get more experience. Is this common with the master's entry students? What specialty are you doing? I am applying for the family NP track. Thanks for any info. you can give me!! And good luck, Jess! Kris