Seattle University-APNI 2017 applicants

[kayshull]

Hey!

Like so many before me, I thought I would start a thread for those applying to the Advanced Practice Nursing Immersion program at Seattle University set to begin summer 2017. I am an SU alumni who double majored in Psychology and Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies. Thinking I wanted to pursue a PhD/PsyD in developmental psychology I took a position as a volunteer research assistant at the Center For Child and Family Well-Being at the University of Washington and have been doing work for them on various research projects for the past year and a half. I also volunteered for two years in undergrad at Childhaven with at risk children and families. My first rounds of psych PhD applications completely destroyed my soul (I may be exaggerating). In the aftermath of numerous rejection emails, I continued research, but ultimately decided that it was too sterile for me. Although the study I was assisting on worked specifically with those in underserved communities, I felt that I needed to be more hands on/directly engaged with their needs rather than conducting data collections and sending them on their way. I have been eyeing out Seattle U's Family Psychiatric Mental Health DNP specialization (yes, they have made the full switch over to the DNP and I believe we will be the first cohort accepted into it). I have been in touch with Ann Hirsch, one of the program directors, and she told me that they tend to look at the GPA from your last two years of undergrad (90 credits quarter/60 semester) and would like to see at least a 300 on the GRE with a score of 4-4.5 on the writing portion. She recommended that I make an appointment to see the head of the psych track so she can answer more of my questions about the program. Dr. Hirsch told me that it sounds like I'm going to be a very strong applicant, but the thought of applying to another doctorate program completely terrifies me. ANY and ALL advice from ANYONE would be greatly appreciated. I'm hoping I'll glean some tips and support from this forum as I know firsthand that applying to any graduate program is an extremely frustrating and stressful process.

[seattle3573]

The wait is awful, and I don't understand SU process at all. It really sucks for those who have not been interviewed or invited to interview.

[ilovecorgis]

The wait is awful, and I don't understand SU process at all. It really sucks for those who have not been interviewed or invited to interview.

I agree, their timeline is strange. I think I would understand more if it was rolling admissions, but from my understanding it isn't. It is also frustrating that they are barely interviewing whilst other schools have already given out decisions. I wish they had started their process earlier in the year.

[healthyhappy]

@communityhealthfan, just out of curiosity how were you informed of your admission decision? Was it via the app tracker? Thanks in advance, and congratulations again! Can't wait til we all hear back!

[soylatte]

Hi everyone, been lurking the thread and trying to find an answer to this but I can't seem to find a consensus. What is the last day Seattle U will be interviewing? When will we know for sure? I'd honestly just like to know if I can move on with my life yet!!

[communityhealthfan]

@healthyhappy, I was sent an email that said a decision had been made about my application, and to visit my apptracker. When I went to the apptracker it said that I had been accepted, where before it had said pending faculty review. Thanks for your well wishes and GOOD LUCK!

[communityhealthfan]

@jbs123 - I received an email on January 17th that said "interview dates [are] currently scheduled between January 28 - February 25." Hope this helps!

[Jillibess]

@jbs I have an interview on the 28th, so at least until then! And they just contacted me last night.

[soylatte]

@jillibess wow that's awesome! congrats! that's also good to hear they are still calling and scheduling interviews.

[goto]

@jbs I have an interview on the 28th, so at least until then! And they just contacted me last night.

Congrats!

Do you mind sharing your gpa/experience?

[Jillibess]

Thanks, goto! I've taken classes at so many different schools I'm not exactly sure what my GPA is, but it's something like a 3.5, maybe a little under. I got 164 on both parts of the GRE, and a 4 on writing. I've been working as a doula for about a year. My undergrad degree is in Arabic, so I also volunteer with the immigrant community in my area. Those experiences are the most relevant to wanting to be a midwife; otherwise I've have a smattering of office and coffee jobs.

[badabing]

@communityhealthfan...I know the experience will be different for everyone..but out of sheer curiosity how long after your interview did you hear you were accepted?

[communityhealthfan]

@badabing - I heard back pretty quickly (within a week). I think you're right though, everyone's experience will be different. Good luck!