I am a married SAHM of 3 and I am preparing to apply for Seattle U's APNI program's 2016 cohort. I wish I could apply for 2015 start but I am finishing up my MPH in Epidemiology and Health Education and Promotion mid December and I do not have time to study for the GRE (My current school allowed me to waive the GRE). Can current students and alumni tell me what the schedule is like the first year for the FNP track? Also has anyone used the HRSA scholarship for this program?
This program sounds even more competitive than I anticipated. Of course I am looking into the family practice program which is extremely competitive.
I recently took the GRE and am debating taking it a second time. I really don't *know* if I did my best on the writing portion. Anyone have any insight on that?
It's a bit late but thank you so much for your detailed and thoughtful advice! Best of luck to your application this year too. Hopefully we can be classmates soon :)
Hello everyone! I have since transferred over from the 2015 page, to this one....because I didn't get into Seattle U this year :-( But, I'm still going to have an awesome summer and will definitely be applying this coming year. With all of that being said, I went through the whole process, including an interview, then being waitlisted, and then being far down the waitlist.
Anyways @tranq05, I did learn a few things about what they look for in scoring the applications. Your undergrad GPA is a big determinant as far as how many points you get in the "application score." The higher your undergrad GPA, the higher your app score. They actually don't weigh pre-requisites (as far as application scoring goes)...soooo you could have a 3.0 in undergrad, but a 4.0 in prerequisites, and still not get enough points because of your undergrad GPA..lame I know. They also score you heavily on the writing portion of the GRE. Try and score above a 4.5 on the writing portion, apparently a 5 or more gets you bonus application points. The other things scored are your letters of reference, and your personal statement. I heard from the current cohort that when writing your essay, try and paint a picture of who you are, why nursing, why Seattle University, and why you fit the mission of the University. I don't think the volunteering or the CNA gets you too many points, but don't quote me on that.
The applications for FNP were a ridiculous 250+ applicants for 14 spots
over 350 total applicants for all specialties
There were roughly 12 spots for AGNP
and less for the other specialties...maybe 10 for each..I can't remember
The true person to be asking how to better your application, would be Dr. Hirsch. Google her name and Seattle University, and you will find her e-mail address. She's the associate dean of admissions, and she usually writes back in a timely manner.
Here's a link to the Facebook group: facebook.com/groups/1438473813034828/
who knows if it will be around by the time we all start applying..or ahhh re-applying
i spoke to the associate dean of graduate admissions and they look at your last 60 credits. I quote her email " The GPA used by Graduate Admissions will be the last two years of your baccalaureate degree so that should be helpful to you."
nikxi36, MSN, RN
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This program sounds even more competitive than I anticipated. Of course I am looking into the family practice program which is extremely competitive.
I recently took the GRE and am debating taking it a second time. I really don't *know* if I did my best on the writing portion. Anyone have any insight on that?
155 verbal 153 quant and 4 writing
Anyone applying to the ELMNS program through PLU?