I was wondering if there are any Summer 2009 Rush GEM applicants out there and if you have heard anything back from RUSH at this point? I applied for early decision and don't really know how competitive I am as an applicant... My undergrad gpa is a 3.6 with the last 60 hours being a 3.8. I have research experience at Northwestern at the medical school, have been published once in a peer-reviewed journal, have been a vp and pres of BBB national honor society. I have a year of full time EMT experience and about 1,000 hours in volunteering at a nursing home. I am just really worried because I keep reading that people are like 3.9 GPA's with tons of clinical experience and what not.
If anyone is out there who is applying let me know how your process is going.
Very standard, I think if you scan up on this thread someone else posted things they are likely to ask: why nursing? why now? strengths/weaknesses? do you have concerns about moving to such a big city (I'm a country bumpkin), etc. They (2 interviewers) record the interview to play back to the admissions committee. I would do research about aspects of the program/scholarships so they know you are invested in the program. Oh and if you are from a different time zone than Chicago... don't forget they call you on *their time zone*. I got nervous until I remembered they were an hour *behind* my time!
Congradulations on being accepted by the way!! How long did you have to wait until you found out that you were accepted? Thanks again for all your help!
Thanks! I think two weeks later -- interviewed on a Friday and found out 2 or 3 fridays later. My life has taken a bit of a different turn and I'll be starting a program sooner (this summer) @ a different school... but I still think Rush is amazing and would be honored to pursue my master's degree there someday. You'll do great :)
If you all want to know more info about your summer session, I suggest emailing the program director to find out - we didn't find out until the first week of our orientation and by then we were pressed for time to buy our books online (although, the Rush bookstore is closing, so I suppose everyone will have to buy their books online anyway). Sometimes communication has been a bit slooooow, so if ever in doubt, just email and ask Frank Hicks or give him a call. His number is probably in the directory or he is reachable by calling the College of Nursing.
I submitted my application for 2010 Summer and am waiting for an interview for early decision. Do you or anyone know about early decision? Oh, Also is there anyone has Bachelor degree from other countries ?
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Very standard, I think if you scan up on this thread someone else posted things they are likely to ask: why nursing? why now? strengths/weaknesses? do you have concerns about moving to such a big city (I'm a country bumpkin), etc. They (2 interviewers) record the interview to play back to the admissions committee. I would do research about aspects of the program/scholarships so they know you are invested in the program. Oh and if you are from a different time zone than Chicago... don't forget they call you on *their time zone*. I got nervous until I remembered they were an hour *behind* my time!
You'll do great!