UPENN BSN MSN 2020

ShellztheNP2b · Feb 14, 2020

Does anyone know when we’ll be told if we were given any scholarships? And is it need-based?

Psych99143 · Feb 14, 2020

Has anyone heard back with a financial aid offer? I thought we were supposed to have our offers by tonight.

snurs2020 · Feb 17, 2020

Hey all!

Was wondering if anyone could help me out with two things!

Does anyone know any information about the waitlist and potential to get off of it?

What is the best way to get in contact with someone from admissions? I have called both numbers listed on the page multiple times but have never gotten anyone to pick up the phone, return a voicemail or answer an email. I was wondering if there was an easier way since i wanted to visit the school and speak in person with someone from admissions

Scar2019 · Feb 17, 2020

1 hour ago, snurs2020 said:
Hey all!
Was wondering if anyone could help me out with two things!
Does anyone know any information about the waitlist and potential to get off of it?
What is the best way to get in contact with someone from admissions? I have called both numbers listed on the page multiple times but have never gotten anyone to pick up the phone, return a voicemail or answer an email. I was wondering if there was an easier way since i wanted to visit the school and speak in person with someone from admissions

Hello!

I too, was waitlisted... the information I received is that the waitlist is not ranked. If spots become available, the admissions committee will review everyone that is still interested in the program. I was told that if you are still interested in Penn you should email/write a letter to admissions during early March stating your continued interest. Also, the best person to contact in admissions is Ms. Filomena Circelli via email. Hope this helps!

snurs2020 · Feb 17, 2020

@Scar2019 I have sent her an email today, is she usually quick with emails?

Scar2019 · Feb 17, 2020

3 minutes ago, snurs2020 said:
@Scar2019 I have sent her an email today, is she usually quick with emails?

Yes, I would say 1-2 business days.

eeens148 · Feb 18, 2020

I’m giving up my spot due to how expensive the program is and having received admission to a more cost effective program. Hopefully Others gets off the waitlist Soon. I was waitlisted at Yale, it’s such a stressful feeling! I know at least one other person who is going to another program too. I feel Like they probably take a good portion just because of how costly it is.

Psych99143 · Feb 18, 2020

7 minutes ago, eeens148 said:
I’m giving up my spot due to how expensive the program is and having received admission to a more cost effective program. Hopefully Others gets off the waitlist Soon. I was waitlisted at Yale, it’s such a stressful feeling! I know at least one other person who is going to another program too. I feel Like they probably take a good portion just because of how costly it is.

That’s understandable. What did your financial aid look like if you don’t mind asking? Any scholarships? I’m waiting on mine to be processed..

tomatofriend · Feb 18, 2020

How do you find out about your financial aid?

eeens148 · Feb 18, 2020

1 hour ago, Psych99143 said:
That’s understandable. What did your financial aid look like if you don’t mind asking? Any Scholarships? I’m waiting on mine to be processed..

I havent heard anything about financial aid from Penn but it doesn’t seem like from past years I can expect them to be generous.... even if they gave me a huge amount like 30k for Accelerated BSN portion vandy would still be cheaper lol.

Doulaseason · Feb 18, 2020

Over 60k in scholarships and it still doesn’t even make up half of tuition ? I genuinely can’t afford to join this program.

kkelly532, BSN, RN · Feb 18, 2020

Would scholarships have been included in the spreadsheet they just sent out? Are these all final numbers? It says “preliminary” so I am a bit confused..