Even if I could tell you how many applied it would not mean anything. Traditionally, we receive fewer applicants for spring than for fall but it all depends on the quality of the applicant pool - your competition. I am tempted to post when I know that the first set of offers have gone out (and none have yet) but it would be awful if I implied that you should have heard something when there may be a very good reason for why you have not. Please try to let it go for another week. Bless you all for being as patient as you can be - believe me, this waiting business is driving us crazy as well.
Help! Someone in another thread said that they talked to the admissions office today and they told them that they wont be getting their decisions until the middle of next week. Is this true?
Btw, just wanted to say thanks for being the voice on the other end throughout the process, if we hadn't been able to ask you questions well I would have probably been a lot more stressed out about the whole thing. I know, it is what it is, and I can't do much about the waiting game, but you have been a big help! So thanks!
Thank you for your kind words, I have been hoping I have been helping. I am sorry to say that it does not surprise me that it won't be until the middle of next week that the announcements will be made. If I hear anything different, I will post it here. Hang in there, everyone, I am sure good news is on the way! and I hope each one of you posts as soon as you do hear. I have become really invested in you.
I have been reading and keeping up with most of the posts though i haven't had time to post anything this semester. I know the suspense is unbearable but hang in there. I know I must have checked online a million times to see if I got in and I didn't break the system though I did wear out my keyboard! If its any consolation I applied to a couple of programs and got offers as late as December last year. UMB is by far the best value for your money, it's a top 10 US Nursing School (Johns Hopkins is the other one in MD but far more expensive) & has a reputation for top notch students. For those of you who might be weighing between a BSN and ADN program, steer clear of the ADN programs if you can afford to. Many hospitals are trying to get "Magnet Status" (look it up online if you want to learn more) which require 75-80% of working RNs to have a BSN degree or better. This is making it difficult for people with ADNs to get hired and those who are working with ADNs are faced with having to go back to school to get their BSN. It's a shame given the fact most ADNs end up going to school for 4 years just like we are doing, but unfortunately that is the reality today.
As far as number of applicants to UMB goes - it really isn't relevant. I know a number of people apply who don't meet the basic requirements. Like Grey Lady said or implied the applicant pool for those applying during the Spring is usually lower. And because its a "nontraditonal" time to start, things seem to be more last minute.
I had to chuckle when I saw the post about socializing. You will - whether you want to or not - become close with most of those you start with in January. The amount of time you spend together for school work alone will make this happen. Because of the common struggles you face and our unique schedules - trust me your friends and family will never understand how difficult & stressful nursing school is unless they have been there themselves - you will end up spending time with classmates outside of school.
Best of luck and look forward to meeting those of you going to Shady Grove in January.
will everyone find out on the same day (Nov 11ish) if they did or didn't get in? or will it be semi-staggered on different days? thank you :redbeathe
I would imagine that the goal would be to send out all letters at once but would not be surprised if batches are sent out as they are ready. When your letter gets to you will depend on the Baltimore mail service and yours. I was able to check the applicant status report yesterday and nothing has changed since last week. I am wondering if letters will go out before your status in the system is updated. That is not the way it has been done in the past but things can change.
I would imagine that the goal would be to send out all letters at once but would not be surprised if batches are sent out as they are ready. When your letter gets to you will depend on the Baltimore mail service and yours. I was able to check the applicant status report yesterday and nothing has changed since last week. I am wondering if letters will go out before your status in the system is updated. That is not the way it has been done in the past but things can change.
Hang in there, everyone, it won't be long now!
What is in an applicant status report? Just the names?
What is in an applicant status report? Just the names?
Names and status - like Requirements Outstanding, Complete and Ready for Review, Committee Ready.....just what you see when you check your status online. I have connectivity issues with the system right now so I can't see this report until it's fixed. I am on pins and needles, too!
I just received an email from the admissions office apologizing for the delay, etc... There was no mention of an updated decision date. I'm thinking this means at least a couple more days before we're notified of any decisions? Grey Lady, do you have any insight you can share?
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Best wishes to all!