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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?
Yes, at the end of my interview she said they were really trying to get them out before xmas but no promises. If they couldn't she said def before Jan. 11. That's good to know about the acceptance letters. As I checked the mail today I was thinking about that. I was thinking if I got a thin letter it would be bad. Do they do e-mail acceptance letters or only paper or both? I feel like I keep clicking "refresh" on my e-mail all day and it's killing me!
LOL......yes I know the feeling....stalking the mailman and the hitting the refresh button every five minutes has become a sad daily routine. Feel better or at least sane that I'm not alone. I think they mail most of the acceptance letters from what Ive read at least in the beginning since it's rolling admission. For some who go on the wait-list, I heard they email. I read somewhere there was a very long wait list last year. But who knows? Did they happen to mention how many applicants they received for early admission? or how many they expect? I know last year overall they had 250 applicants, and accepted 65.
I had my appointment with the director of graduate admissions. It was very laid and despite my low GPA, she was extremely approachable and very encouraging. I left the meeting feeling like I could get in. But I mean I'm sure they have to be that way if they are representing the school.
It's still a very scary process. I'm totally on edge. Especially after seeing the high interest in the program at the graduate info session. Nursing is very competitive in general, especially with the economy more and more people are changing careers or going back to school.
So DelphiniumRN are you currently in a nursing program? How do you feel about it so far? Any suggestions for those of us waiting impatiently hoping to get in?
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Hey BananaNapkin,
I'm not sure which area in Mass you're from, but here in Salem we got well over a foot of snow! I'm basically snowed in. Lots of time to think I guess!....January is quickly approaching so the 11th will be here in a few of weeks. Have you heard anything from the other two schools you applied to, MGH or BC? I read on the MGH website they had an overwhelming response this year in terms of applications to the accelerated program. You can read the article on their website. It goes to show how much interest the nursing programs have attracted the past couple of years, especially the accelerated programs.
I'm trying to be realistic in my pursuit to get accepted to a good nursing program. Although I am hopeful that I will get that thin envelop from Regis with good news, I need to try to think of alternatives. Just in case. I could probably benefit from retaking the GRE over to get a better score and maybe take chem II over.....
I guess we'll see what happens in the next few weeks. I hope all is well with you. Let me know if you've got any news- good or bad. The support from individuals going through similiar ordeals can go a long way.
I'm in Mansfield and I don't know exactly how much we got, but it's alot! I haven't heard anything yet. I haven't sent in my application to MGH yet. It's not due until Jan 10 so I am going to send it out this week. I also applied to Accelerated BSN programs as sort of a back up. I'm going to wait until I get decisions and then think about other alternatives.. I'll let you know when I hear...hopefully this week from Regis but we will see!
What does that mean deferred? Are you on a waitlist? I do know that being waitlisted is way better than getting a flat rejection. Escpecially since the school is rolling admission and classes don't start until fall 2010, chances of them offering you a spot could be likely. I know students who were waitlisted from Regis and ended up getting in after a few months. I remember you said at your interview they suggested you take the GRE over? Was this the reason? I'm still waiting for a letter......maybe it's lost
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Thanks Julie! I actually thought of you when I was thinking about acceptance to Regis, you're name just popped up! I sent you a PM, but you just answered my question, so thank you:)
I hope I get a "regular letter/thin envelope" soon!