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Hi All, I have been away from the board for many moons since starting the Simmons direct-entry program. But seeing others struggling with the same decisions we all made last year, I thought I'd jump in ... and hello to everyone from last year First...

I have recently been accepted to Simmons, MGH and BC but I am leaning towards attending Simmons. If there are any current students out there (or grads) who are willing to chat, I would really appreciate some feedback! Looking forward to hearing back...

You are NOT going to die !! Just remeber that. But I do understand that it's a scary ordeal ... I was completely clueless when my ppd came back positive. But the reality of the situation is that plenty of people (very healthy people) have positive...

Hi CrissyLynn - I also have positie ppd's. I was started on a 9-month INH regimen (which is no the starndard according to the CDC and it is actally 90% effective). However, I had adverse side-effects (elevated liver function tests) and the treatme...

:rotfl: Hi All! I am new to this forum but I've been reading all of your postings as of late and can relate to so many of the discussions and wanted to be a part of such a great group! I am from RI and am currently trying to decide between the Direc...

Elizabells - Better to be sick now than in 4 weeks when school starts !! Feel better and rest up

Wow ... I guess it's really real now

Welcome back Diana :) Wow, that is exciting !! Did they already give you your clinical location (or are they all at MGH)? How many days/week? Good luck w/ classes. -Jen

Gen -- Good luck !! You'll do great :balloons: :balloons:

Smile and Jess, I haven't decided on the complete and final list of schools to apply to, but I am currently considering Simmons, NEU, USM, Columbia, and UCSF. I want to make sure to apply to a broad enough range so that I will get an acceptance lette...

Rachel - Hello and welcome! I took an online prep class through The Princeton Review which was great (it was about ~$400 I think)! Depending on how much time you have before your scheduled test day, they design an appropriate sylabus for you. I too...

I agree. I called the women from UMASS back and explained that I had recieved acceptances to other schools months before and had already made my final decision. She asked if there was anyway I would change my mind and I politely said no. She asked...

So last minute! I think I'm going to decline an interview. I'm not sure there is anything that could change my mind at this point so I don't want to waste anyone's time !!

Diana - FYI, I got a call from admissions at UMASS this a.m. requesting I come in for an interview tomorrow or Wednesday - nothing like waiting until the last minute! She said that the committee will be meeting Thursday morning to make decisions and...

Absolutely !! I in no way was suggesting that people not follow their passion. That was just my personal way of looking at my options :) I agree w/ Jess that your passion about a specific population/specialty will open doors for you !!

Hi Hillflower - Hang in there! I know it's so easy to second guess and over analyze everything during the long, anxious wait. But you'll only drive yourself crazy. It's out of your hands now. Try to just take it as it comes (i know, easier said ...

I'll second that !! I am not interested in being in Worcester for three years. I initially applied to UMASS as more of a 'back-up' (if there is such a thing in the world of direct-entry) and because of $$$. But I have 100% made up my mind on Simmo...

NEU was on my list of schools to apply to ... but not at the top. I was accepted to Simmons before the NEU deadline so I decided not to apply at all. I think the length of the program (4 yrs) was the biggest deterant for me. I prefer to go straigh...

Congrats to both of you !! I'm sure you'll both do great on your interviews !! :balloons: :balloons: :balloons: :balloons:

Woohoo ... congrats James !! It is great that you shared your news because there are others here still on waiting lists. Hopefully this will provide a little positive reenforcement :) Congrats and good luck - Jen

Hi Kim - It's always nice to hear from another direct-entry hopeful! Sorry to hear you have been disappointed but here's hoping to getting in off the wait list As Jess mentioned, I did get into MGH, BC and Simmons. I just mailed my decline lette...

THanks guys !! Yes, science classes start 5/23 and the actual program starts on 7/5 w/ Nursing processes and skills. Can't wait !! Jess - have you sent your $$$ to BC ??

I had a great visit at Simmons today and have conclusively decided that is where I am going to go :roll :roll My first day will be May 23rd

We sure are !! We're cheering you on all the way :balloons: :balloons: :balloons: I know waiting is so hard but try to focus on the light at the end of the tunnel. Good luck !!

Really ?!?!?! Oh Jess, thank you so much for sharing that with me !! I'm having such a hard time w/ this decision. I think I really want to go to Simmons but for some reason I'm having a hard time justifying saying no to others :uhoh21: Thanks f...