UMass Amherst Accelerated BSN - 2014

[brunettebelle]

Hey everyone,

I submitted my application on February 1st for the UMass Amherst Accelerated BSN program that starts in August. I got an email a few days ago about setting up an interview either face-to-face or via the computer. I had to choose the computer option since I live in North Carolina. Anyways, my interview just ended and I wanted to see what others thought of their interview and such.

Also, I wanted to see if anyone who is currently attending there, had to have an interview before?

Thanks and good luck to all! :)

[vbnes1126]

Hello there,

I applied to UMass as well but I was wondering if anyone was considered a "waitlist candidate"? I contacted the admissions dept. before applying and because I am still currently a senior in college, I would have to be "waitlisted" until after the conferral of my bachelor's degree in May. Is anyone else in the same boat?

[kcun]

Hey everyone!

I'm just curious if anyone has heard anything yet!?!?

[brunettebelle]

Hey kcun,

Nope, no news on my end! I am guessing we will hear back maybe earliest next week but probably the following week... Just my guess though! Either way, no news is good news

[kcun]

The anticipation is killing me!! Haha!

[brunettebelle]

I hear ya. I feel the same way!

[meh1127]

Does anyone happen to know how they will announce admissions decisions? Letter, phone call, e-mail?

[brunettebelle]

Hi meh1127,

According to the flyer they will be announcing admissions decisions via snail mail. Also, online on the nursing website it says we will be notified by mail as well so I am assuming that is the only way they tell you. Good luck, hopefully we will all hear something soon :)

[anonymous219]

Oops, see below post.

[anonymous219]

Hello there,

I applied to UMass as well but I was wondering if anyone was considered a "waitlist candidate"? I contacted the admissions dept. before applying and because I am still currently a senior in college, I would have to be "waitlisted" until after the conferral of my bachelor's degree in May. Is anyone else in the same boat?

They told me the same thing via email. I didn't hear anything from them about an interview, so either my app wasn't "interview-worthy" or they aren't interviewing the to be-waitlisted folks. If the latter, I'd imagine we won't hear about being on a waitlist until much later on if they have any open seats after everyone accepts and pays their deposit. This is all my own speculation. When you spoke to them did they say how the process worked?

[emc87]

I got an acceptance letter yesterday! Anyone else? I wasn't expecting to hear so quickly after interviews ended...

[Drea9999]

I got an acceptance letter too!! So exciting!! I have a million questions though and I don't even know where to start! Congrats @emc87!

[emc87]

Congrats Drea9999! Did you apply anywhere else? I'm waiting to hear from New Jersey City University near where I live now, but UMass was my first choice :)