St. Mary's

brookesbuddy · Apr 20, 2007

I haven't heard from them yet, either. Someone told me invites should be extended by the end of April. I read on the website that they interview in May and June so that should be fairly true. GL!

brookesbuddy · Apr 20, 2007

Okay, I just got a letter in the mail from St Mary's. It said they had over 190 applicants, had a hard time selecting the class, etc etc. I didn't get in or on the waiting list. But wait--what about THE INTERVIEWS??! I don't get it. The letter implied that they already selected the class (they gave avg GPAs, exp, etc of the selected individuals), but how could they have already interviewed everyone they wanted to and selected already? I mean the application deadline was only 20 days ago. It doesn't add up to me. Am I crazy or does this seem odd?

badgernurse · Apr 20, 2007

Huh? That almost seems like the wrong letter was sent to you. I didn't get anything in the mail today but will let you know what mine says. It may be a good idea to call the school. This does seem very odd.

Okay, I just got a letter in the mail from St Mary's. It said they had over 190 applicants, had a hard time selecting the class, etc etc. I didn't get in or on the waiting list. But wait--what about THE INTERVIEWS??! I don't get it. The letter implied that they already selected the class (they gave avg GPAs, exp, etc of the selected individuals), but how could they have already interviewed everyone they wanted to and selected already? I mean the application deadline was only 20 days ago. It doesn't add up to me. Am I crazy or does this seem odd?

brookesbuddy · Apr 20, 2007

I thought it was weird!! I think I'll give them a call on Monday just to check in out. But please do keep me posted on what you hear from them/what your letter says if you get one.

Thanks Badger!

asianrn · Apr 21, 2007

Saint Mary's have waiting lists that carries over the next year. So they probably have enough students from last year's application to fill in for this year..but it's always good to call 'em to check it out.

GregRN · Apr 21, 2007

I got the same letter, brookesbuddy. I guess we both suck.

You're right...it's very strange to get that letter as it appears to be the "regrets" letter they send out AFTER interviews. I'm guessing it's an automation issue and they meant to send out the "other" regrets letter, the one that says we didn't get an interview. Who knows. I'll also call on Monday to figure out what's really going on. I'll share what I find out here as soon as I know it.

brookesbuddy · Apr 21, 2007

Haha! No offense taken, Greg :) I did also apply to MSA but was put on the alternate list. Talk to you Monday I hope!

magno79 · Apr 22, 2007

I got the same letter. I also though it strange, the wording and all. I really thought that I had a chance getting an interview having interviewed and been placed on the waiting list for MSA. Both you guys let me know what you find out.

Magno79

GregRN · Apr 23, 2007

I just got off the phone with someone from admissions. Apparently, it's the correct letter. She said that is, in fact, the letter they send out for the first round of cuts. She then volunteered information that the reason I didn't receive an interview is because I have less than one year of ICU experience (I'm actually coming up on a year and a half, the first year in MICU and the last four months in SICU...). :confused:

badgernurse · Apr 23, 2007

Thanks for posting the info. I still haven't received a letter yet. Maybe that's a good thing?

I just got off the phone with someone from admissions. Apparently, it's the correct letter. She said that is, in fact, the letter they send out for the first round of cuts. She then volunteered information that the reason I didn't receive an interview is because I have less than one year of ICU experience (I'm actually coming up on a year and a half, the first year in MICU and the last four months in SICU...).

GregRN · Apr 23, 2007

Thanks for posting the info. I still haven't received a letter yet. Maybe that's a good thing?

Trust me...it's a VERY good thing...