University of Pennsylvania ABSN Fall 2023

[nightingale23]

Hello everyone! I don't think I see a thread specifically for ABSN 2023 applicants so here's one (and perhaps, the only one LOL). Based on what's written on the website, decisions are supposed to come out mid-March, but the deadline was also extended so who knows? Anyone know why it was extended? Was it due to inclement weather because I could have sworn, that deadline extension was posted AFTER the Dec 1 deadline, hahah. ALSO, were any of you contacted for a formal interview? I never had one, but honestly, this is a reach for me, so I can't really complain. Lowkey expecting to be denied LOL. Anyways. I'm out here from the PNW, super anxious. 

If you do/did get in, please share some stats (if you're comfortable!) or any advice/tips, really. Attending UPenn would be a dream come true for me. 

[LifetimeLearn]

Hi! 
I applied early admission so I got my response awhile back but I got in and never had to do any formal interview. You're probably fine! 

[nightingale23]

LifetimeLearn said:

Hi! 
I applied early admission so I got my response awhile back but I got in and never had to do any formal interview. You're probably fine! 

Oh I see! Congratulations! I heard that regular decisions are released this week so I'm really nervous. 

[Bluexap520]

I got my admission update last night and I got accepted! I think you should have received an email by now. 

[pediatricnurstastic]

Congratulations to those who received acceptances! Mine appeared on my application as an "update," but an announcement never came through my inbox.

Would anyone be interested in sharing additional scholarship/financial aid resources and housing tips? 

[nightingale23]

Bluexap520 said:

I got my admission update last night and I got accepted! I think you should have received an email by now. 

Congratulations! I was offered a spot on the waitlist! I'm not entirely sure how their waitlist process works, and whether this is their "soft rejection" approach, but I'm grateful! If you are comfortable, do you mind sharing your stats/what you did for your healthcare experience? 

[nightingale23]

FantasticNursetastic said:

Congratulations to those who received acceptances! Mine appeared on my application as an "update," but an announcement never came through my inbox.

Would anyone be interested in sharing additional scholarship/financial aid resources and housing tips? 

Same here! I checked the portal myself, I guess that's just how it is for UPenn LOL I heard about the HRSA scholarship and thought about using that to help pay for my schooling if I ever got in. 

[pediatricnurstastic]

nightingale23 said:



Very cool! Thanks for the tip. I am sure you would be an excellent addition to the program, so I am keeping my fingers crossed for you! ?

[Bluexap520]

nightingale23 said:

Congratulations! I was offered a spot on the waitlist! I'm not entirely sure how their waitlist process works, and whether this is their "soft rejection" approach, but I'm grateful! If you are comfortable, do you mind sharing your stats/what you did for your healthcare experience? 

Thank you so much! And good luck to you, I hope you get it!! I don't really have much hospital experiences but I worked in social work field/behavioral health for the past 3 years. I also had some home care experience. My prerequisites I got all As, except for one I got a B+.