Simmons College FNP Nov '17 Cohort

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Hello to all,

Not sure if there is another thread for this as yet (didn't check) but I found out I was accepted to Simmons for the November Cohort. I applied to the September cohort but have to take the bio bridge course first which will put me in the November start date. If there's anyone else in the same situation maybe we can create a FB group to keep in touch and support each other. Looking forward to this journey!

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Hi! Congratulations on your acceptance! I just got my acceptance letter today in my email and a phone call from the admissions counselor, telling me I've been accepted to Simmons, too. I was also suggested the bio bridge course and a statistics refresher course in September and will also be starting the program in November.

I haven't yet made my final decision on enrolling in this school yet, but I'm more than eager to start the program. :)

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Thank you and congratulations to you as well. Yes, I have to do the statistics and health assessment refresher too. I'm going to call them tomorrow to get more guidance on these refreshers as far as cost and such. What is holding back your decision if you don't mind me asking?

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I've just been waiting to hear back from a couple of other schools, that's all. But every day that passes by, it seems a lot more likely I'll be starting at Simmons! I can't remember all that well, but the bio refresher course was about $2k out-of-pocket, and the statistics refresher course is $63.

Sorry for the late reply. I forgot to bookmark this topic.

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Yes, I'm still in denial about this refresher cost. But I have to keep telling myself that it will all pay off in the end. One of the many reasons I chose Simmons is because of the live lectures so at least I can get immediate feedback if I should have a question about the content. They also find your clinical placement which other schools don't. I don't know your situation but I hope choose Simmons so I can say hey I know her! Lol jk. We could possibly start a group if there's not one already so we can get to know others for our upcoming cohort and bridge course.

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Live lectures, huh? I sure didn't think about that. I sure hope I can make it to all of them! I guess I better start arranging my work schedules around the lectures. Either way, it's gonna be hard 'Cuz I work nights. We will see! I'm only waiting to hear back from a couple more schools until I make my final decision on Simmons. Simmons is looking more appealing to me everyday. Also, it's such a huge relief to see that Simmons will help us find clinical placement. That really saves us time and energy.

Yeah, I hope I choose Simmons too so I can see you in class sometime!

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Ok I understand. I also applied to one other school but probably will not hear from them any time soon because it was for the Spr18 semester. That school do not find placement. I just did my new student orientation yesterday and it wasn't bad. They just wanted make sure your connection was functioning properly and also information on all the resources Simmons have to offer. I get more and more excited about this journey. Good luck with your decision.

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So glad you're getting excited! I am just still waiting on another school, but I don't think I'll make it in. We will see. The school is much more expensive ($80k) so Simmons still seems pretty likely.

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I applied to GU and didn't get in because I did everything at the last minute for the deadline. I also applied to GWU and Simmons at the same time. Still waiting for GW since I applied for Spring 18. When I compared GW and Simmons, they weren't too different as far as cost and the deal breaker for me was the live class and placement. GW don't do neither and placement was something I didn't want to stress about. Only you know which school will best for you whichever way you go because it would be what works best for you so take your time.

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The fact that GU doesn't place us for clinical may be the deal breaker for me, but I'm still waiting on them anyway. Yeah, we shouldn't he using our time to stress about that on top of our classes. Only other school I'm accepted to is West Coast University, which is completely online and they are about $44k. Maybe you could look into that, too.

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GU does clinical placement if I can remember but GWU doesn't. I already paid the admission for Simmons so no turning back now lol.

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Oh! That's a relief. Well, good luck at Simmons! I'm so excited for you. I just can't wait to start somewhere.

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