University of Pennsylvania (Penn) ABSN-MSN 2023

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Hello everyone! This thread is for folks applying to UPenn's Accelerated BSN-MSN program for the 2023 start.

Feel free to introduce yourself, ask questions and offer guidance and support to other candidates. Please be respectful and kind and remember that this is a long, exhausting, expensive, stressful journey for lots of people. Let's do our best to uplift and help each other. Good luck!

Do you all think that we will be hearing back before the weekend? 

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lmc33 said:

Just the regular application deadline was extended to February 1st -- So I'm guessing they're still accepting applications, but hopefully not for the early deadline cohort of apps. Part of me is hoping this means they received fewer applications this year... haha

The website states the priority deadline is still Oct. 17th, but the "regular" deadline was extended to 2/1. I would agree with you, that likely meant they received fewer applications that they had anticipated. 

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lmc33 said:

Just the regular application deadline was extended to February 1st -- So I'm guessing they're still accepting applications, but hopefully not for the early deadline cohort of apps. Part of me is hoping this means they received fewer applications this year... haha

That was my first thought as well. It's either they need more quality applicants for the program itself, or are looking to lower their acceptance rate by upping app numbers (then denying new applicants). 
 

I'm not gonna lie... I wouldn't be mad if there are fewer apps this year

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kiki99 said:

Do you all think that we will be hearing back before the weekend? 

I sure hope so! I'm dying LOL

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AstralMae said:

That was my first thought as well. It's either they need more quality applicants for the program itself, or are looking to lower their acceptance rate by upping app numbers (then denying new applicants). 
 

I'm not gonna lie... I wouldn't be mad if there are fewer apps this year

If they did that with the intent to draw in applications (and application fees) with the goal of just denying them, that would be incredibly unethical, if not unlawful. I agree with your first point, it's likely a need for more applicants or more quality applicants. 

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I just got an email saying my application has a new update, but I can't find the link on my page ? 

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kiki99 said:

I just got an email saying my application has a new update, but I can't find the link on my page ? 

Same, I tried calling but nobody picked up. If anyone finds the link please let us know where you found it!

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pinkpothos said:

Same, I tried calling but nobody picked up. If anyone finds the link please let us know where you found it!

I'm hoping it gets fixed soon. I keep checking 

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Same! I can't try calling right now because I'm at work, but would be so grateful if someone posts news if they're able to get an admissions staff member on the phone!

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Okay so I just got off the phone with the security desk who said they're getting a lot of calls about this. They tried to tell me it might be a phishing scam but I have a feeling they're doing something on the backend that generated the email.. she was very vague/not an admissions person but said she was told there will be an update tomorrow. Doesn't make me feel much better haha but just wanted to share with others!!

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gmb2142 said:

Okay so I just got off the phone with the security desk who said they're getting a lot of calls about this. They tried to tell me it might be a phishing scam but I have a feeling they're doing something on the backend that generated the email.. she was very vague/not an admissions person but said she was told there will be an update tomorrow. Doesn't make me feel much better haha but just wanted to share with others!!

Thank you for sharing. Personally, I don't buy the phishing thing. The email was sent from the official admissions email, [email protected]

Hopefully we'll find out soon. I wasn't antsy before but the false alarm got me.  

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I totally agree with you and tried to tell them that- such a cruel false alarm email to send out!!

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