Regis College in Weston early decision due Dec. 7, 2009? Anyone apply?

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I just mailed out my application packet today to Regis College in Weston, MA for their Accelerated Master's of Science in Nursing (NP program). My packet is basically complete with sealed transcripts, sealed recommendation letters, my resume, cv, and essay. The only thing that is pending is my official GRE scores. I took the GRE yesterday. I was only 10 measly points away from the required minimum score of 1000. My total score was 990 (420 verbal and 575 quantitative), although on the upside I think I did fairly well on the Analytical Writing portion. My GPA is 2.8 (they require about a 3.0), but I have retaken most of the prerequistes to improve my science grades (got A's/B's in all of them). I do have about 4 years of clinical experience in research and my recommendation letters are excellent. Although my application is somewhat weak, I think overall I've done a decent job of improving myself. Hopefully Regis will take all of that into consideration.

I applied for their early decision deadline due Dec. 7, 2009. I wonder if this would benefit me in any way? Supposedly letters are mailed out by Jan. 11, 2010. I wonder how many applicants apply for early decision? Also, what is the actual advantage of applying for early decision as compared to waiting for rolling admissions? Is it less competitive or more? I went to one of their info sessions and learned that they receive about 200-300 applicants and 25% get accepted. Im just so nervous, the anticipation is killing me....plus Regis is the only school I'm applying to....so all the eggs are in one basket..lol

Anyone else applying for nursing schools in the Boston or surrounding areas for 2010?

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Hi Cherish-

I sent my application in today and my application is almost identical to yours (my GRE's are a little lower) I also have a 2.8 GPA and 4 years of clinical research experience! I think it's ok if your GPA and GRE are lower than the requirements. If you get accepted you are placed on a sort of "academic probation" where you are required to keep yours grades above a B for the first semester or so. I also heard that early decision applications have a better chance but I'm not positive. With a weaker application I think anything will help! I'm going to the info session on Wednesday.

I'm also applying to the MGH program and already applied to BC. I plan on applying to some accelerated BSN programs as a back up. That way I could always improve my GPA then apply to masters programs as a stronger applicant. I'm so nervous and I think we hear about interviews within a few weeks! Do you know if they interview everyone?

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Hey there BananaNapkin,

I am so happy you applied to my thread! I wasn't sure if I would get any response. Somehow there was much more hype last year.....although I was kinda just watching and waiting. I didn't want to apply until I finished most of my prerequs. And oh gosh the GRE was such a drag. I spent one whole month studying (I think you would need probably 2 months to really know your stuff). I didn't think I would do as well on the Math portion but I did alright. Thank god! My score on the verbal was much lower. Ironic, I'm so much better with words than numbers. I just freaked out and there were like 3 reading passages! It was awful. Im pretty sure they look at all aspects of your application equally. So grades and GRE would have to balance everything else.

It's so funny how our profile is so similiar! I applied to MGH's accelerated program last year and got put on a waitlist. Apparently, MGH is a little more competitive and the acceptance rate is low. At that time I didn't finish retaking all of my classes, so my science grades looked poor. I also applied to Simmons College last year, they have a similiar program to Regis. I flatly got rejected. That was disappointing, but it pushed me to take the classes over and I do feel better this time around with my application to Regis.

The early decision hopefully will be advantage to us somehow. I mean why push to apply early if it didn't help right? I think it also depends on the number of applicants who apply early too. Applicants who have a stronger application can afford to apply with rolling admission. So I think it was a good move on our part to apply early.

I did go to there info session in October and it was very helpful.

I think they require interviews for all applicants, at least that's what was said at the last info session. I think that would benefit us because Im so much better in person than I am on paper! Lol....Plus Im hoping to talk them into accepting me:)

It would really really be nice to get an idea whether you get in or not by Christmas, but I doubt that would happen. They said response letters would be mailed by Jan. 11......that is soooo long!

Keep me updated! If you learn anything new at the info session on Wednesday, let me know! Take care!

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That's good about the interviews. That way they can see us "diamonds in the rough". It would be great to hear by Christmas! What a gift that would be! They said the latest would be Jan. 11 so there's a possibility it could be sooner I guess! I will definitely let you know how the info session goes on Wednesday. It's really good to hear from someone who is in the same boat as me. It seems like a lot of people on here have stellar GPA's so I haven't gotten a good feel on what my chances are of getting in...

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Hey BananaNapkin!

So I went to the info session last night at Regis, were you there? It was somewhat informative, but I still don't really have an idea of how many applications they received for early decision. It seems they are still apparently very open to new applications, so they prob haven't reached anywhere near their quota or whatever.....so we may have a chance......unless these other applicants are really really strong. There seemed to have been a lot of interest in the program at the info session.

I received an email confirming they received my application for early decision but it won't be complete until they get the official GRE scores, which should get to them next week. I'm hoping to hear from them soon. Just to have a feel for by chances of getting in. Have you heard anything from them? Jan 11 seems soooooo long. I feel so impatient.

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Yes I was there. Well they said the benefit of early decision is that there are more slots open so hopefully that helps. I never got am e-mail but I scheduled my interview and it's tomorrow!!They said they had everything for my application so I don's have to worry about that. I'm really nervous but it should be fine. Did you schedule your interview yet?

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Oh that's great! I think the interview part should be just fine, just be yourself, answer truthfully and if you really have a passion for nursing it should come easy. I'm sure you'll do great!

So you contacted them for an interview? I didn't know we could do that. I thought we had to wait until they emailed or called us to set up the interview. My GRE scores are still pending so I'm sure if my application is complete or not. I think I'll try to email them too see what's going on. I've heard that they basically give you a decision shortly after you have an interview, like within a week or so.

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No I didn't contact them, they called me but I missed it so I called them back. I don't think your application will be complete until your GRE scores are in so that's probably why they haven't contacted you yet. You can always call them and ask just in case. I can't believe they make a decision that soon!! I just went out to get something to wear, I wasn't prepared for it being so soon!!

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Ok I feel better now, I'll just stare at my phone all week.... Actually I just emailed the director...to check on my status. I've met her before and they're all really nice, so I'm sure the interview should be a breeze for you. I'd like to have a decision made before Christmas if possible, only because I can't seem to focus or really enjoy the holidays with this hanging over me. Probably a little too anxious of me! But yeah Regis is known for their quick turn around time in the applicaiton process. Anyways, you're gonna have an awesome interview tomorrow! Let me know how it goes.....

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I also applied to Regis and just sent my application in yesterday. I am not expecting to hear anything for a few weeks but if you feel its ok to pass on any info I would love to know how the interviews are, what types of questions they ask etc. Good luck!

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Hey Allie,

Doesn't it feel good to turn in your application?....the hard part is waiting though. I have absolutely no patience. If you don't mind me asking, how strong was your application? Did you do well in the GREs and GPA? We were trying to get an idea of what they would find acceptable. I know it is all about balance, but my application is somewhat in the weak end. My GRE- 990 and GPA 2.8, but I've had 4 years of clinical/research experience since undergrad. I really do feel like I've changed since then, and I have a strong interest in nursing, hopefully this will show in my application. I'm just so nervous because Regis is the only college Ive applied to this year. Did you apply to other schools?

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My application is ok, but I don't think there is anything on there that sets me apart from everyone else. I got an 1180 on the GRE's and my undergrad GPA (from 10 years ago) was a 3.0, but I have a 3.9 since then. I am pretty sure my recommendations were really good, although I didn't read them. I'm pretty sure my essays are going to be a weak spot, I am not a fantastic writer so I knew that was going to be an issue. I am hoping to at least get an interview since I think I am better in person. I also applied to Umass Worcester, Northeastern, and MGH. Umass is my top choice and although I am taking a pre-req at Regis right now, I don't know much about their program. Do you know anyone who has gone through it?

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