2016 UPenn BSN/MSN Applicants

degratrj · Oct 19, 2015

I'm thrilled to find this thread. I just applied to the PMHNP program. I will already have a BSN. I visited back in September and LOVED everything about Penn. Seth, when did they tell you about it only being a few weeks to find out? I thought it would be 4-6 weeks. What are your stats if you don't mind?

SethD · Oct 21, 2015

Hello BriAllene,

Well I graduate in December with my BSN, so I am applying to the direct entry MSN. Also, I just got accepted into Psych NP school for this summer! I am so excited. I am going part-time so that may explain why I was accepted so early.

SethD · Oct 21, 2015

Hey degratj,

All I know is I heard back within two weeks. If by stats you mean GPA, I have around a 3.9. Have you interviewed yet? Since the interview was just related more towards my questions about the program, I made sure to try and incorporate their values in anyway that I could in that process. I think that might have helped me get into the school.

hummingbirdheartbeat · Oct 29, 2015

The update email sent by admissions mentioned that we could possibly interview for the 2nd degree BSN if we don't get the interview for BSN/MSN. But does anyone know if we do interview for BSN/MSN, could they still place you in 2nd degree BSN?

MakeMeAMidwife · Oct 29, 2015

From what I understand from the info session, you can still be passed to the BSN pool after you have interviewed for BSN/MSN. Are we just supposed to submit the midterm grade report by email?

hummingbirdheartbeat · Oct 29, 2015

Thanks for your response! The midterm grade report can be faxed to 215-573-8439 or emailed to [email protected] -Attention: Accelerated Admissions Materials

Bell427 · Oct 30, 2015

Hi, did you already receive an email from admissions asking for a midterm report? It seemed from your past post that you were contacted recently. I haven't received any emails. Thanks!

hummingbirdheartbeat · Nov 6, 2015

Yes! I received an email on October 22nd with information about Admissions timeline and received an attached midterm grade report filled out by professors. I would assume if you aren't currently taking any pre-reqs, you would just ignore the report.

oldsockventriloquist · Nov 6, 2015

So, I have a question for everyone that is applying. I know UPenn has a very good nursing program, but it is incredibly expensive. I believe the BSN/MSN program is well over $100,000. How is everyone planning on paying for this school?

degratrj · Nov 6, 2015

Just like everything at this school, the financial aid is brilliant.

runner4 · Nov 6, 2015

Hi everyone! I've also applied to the BSN/MSN program. I know they mentioned that we shouldn't contact them about the status of our checklist (i.e. to ask whether they've received all of our applications materials) until mid-November, but I'm just worried because I sent my transcripts at the end of September and, according to the checklist, they've received only half of them. Is anyone else having this problem?

MakeMeAMidwife · Nov 6, 2015

According to the checklist I have transcripts missing as well. I wouldn't worry about it until November 15. Of course then we will all be in a panic trying to get express mail transcripts if they haven't received them by then. Moral of the story: you are not alone.