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Congratulations to everyone !!! I can't wait to meet you all in Spring :) What is the facebook page called?

NurseCrespoEM you have an impressive background. You have definitely been off the beaten path on quite an adventure of your own. Arabic is a difficult language to learn if is not already your first. I don't speak it but understand quite a lot (my best friend is Egyptian). We can definitely learn a lot from each other. I think you will do great as a nurse. I hope you we get in. Good luck to all of us :)

NurseCrespoEM, thanks for sharing. I called the financial aid office and I was told that unless admitted, they could not help me. They told me to call back once i have been admitted to find out my financial aid options. I am just worried, that we are already into the the third week of November and we still don't know about our admission status Were you the one who said that you deferred admission to Spring 14? Thanks for sharing the article.

DeedleBugg, are you planning on commuting daily? given that we get in, may be we can car pool. I live in Germantown and I am divided between taking the ICC or I-70.

Is anybody commuting from Montgomery county?

They normally accept 50 applicants in the CNL program. However, one of their open houses I attended recently, the lady told me that for the Fall class of 2013, they ended up going overboard and accepted 10 too many with total of 60 applicants. So, its possible that for the upcoming Spring 2014 the number accepted may be more conservative, or not. I'm guessing they will not be accepting more than 50 this time around. In the past the number has always been less than 50. I was told also that the applicant pool for the CNL cohort is a lot smaller than BSN. BSN program is more competitive and receives over 500 applications every semester with 100 accepted (50 in Baltimore and 50 at Shady Grove). CNL applicant pool is 100-120 with 50 accepted on average, so chances of acceptance in the CNL program are definitely higher than BSN program, given that you have a bachelors already, of course. But generally speaking masters program anywhere have lesser applicants than bachelors. The day I went in for the interview, they had 3 time slots, so I am assuming they conducted three possible interviews. My guess is that if you were interviewed, then you are a strong candidate and higher up on the consideration list.

I actually called the school just now and I was informed that the decisions will be posted prior to Thanksgiving. I thought they will have the decisions done by November 15. Not sure what is taking so long. Oh well happy waiting

I hope today is the day too! Good luck everyone. Please post your status as soon as you hear something. fingers crossed

I had my interview last week. You're right it wasn't too bad. The interviewer was really nice and pretty much asked the same questions as the essay. The writing sample was also doable. Yes the wait is going to be a killer. Do any of you know, when the spring semester start?

Yes !!! I just scheduled my interview too. So thrilled woot woot.

I know me too : The anticipation is killing me. I wonder if the CNL admission committee is the same as the BSN committee. Are you all from Baltimore area? I would love to know how many people will actually live on/near campus. I live in Montgomery county so I will be doing a commute for the most part. Although i am thinking about finding a part time living arrangement in Baltimore during the week. Are any of you out of Baltimore area?

That was truly helpful. Thank you so much for sharing your experience. I will update my status as soon as I hear anything form the school. keeping my fingers crossed.

Yes. For the interview they do notify us via postal mail, I believe.

On my online status, next to decision box it says, "committee ready" what does this mean? Interview I hope?

Hey Nursekdw, Welcome to this forum. Congratulations on your acceptance :) I hear that admission can be deferred for up to a year. When and how was your interview? Also, what was your writing sample about? Please share your insights. I am anxiously waiting to hear from the program. Enjoy your next couple of months of relaxation.