UPenn Direct Entry BSN/MSN 2015

GuiltyLove · Nov 15, 2014

You'll probably have to decide soon before prices go up!

Time to practice, then... hope it's not too difficult

Easyas123247 · Nov 16, 2014

Anyone have the specific day in June that the BSN/MSN direct entry programs begin?

zoiKers · Nov 16, 2014

I decided on doing the phone interview since it was going to be $1000+ for airfare and hotel without even food. And I don't know if I will be getting more interviews so if I figured if I have the chance to save money I would take it.

bridgetn0692 · Nov 16, 2014

For those who are doing in-person interviews, what do you plan on wearing?

zoiKers · Nov 17, 2014

I recently invested in a suit (jacket and skirt) because I figured I could use it for future interviews for jobs and other things and it's also versatile because I can mix and match for other professional outfits. I don't think it's required to wear a suit but maybe wear a blazer, collared shirt and a skirt/pants as long it looks professional! :)

bridgetn0692 · Nov 17, 2014

Okay great. I recently purchased a nice blazer and pants, but a friend was explaining that medical school interviews recommend a nice suit set. I have heard graduate programs aren't as appearance-oriented as medical schools during the interview process, but now I have started questioning if I should purchase another outfit.

zoiKers · Nov 17, 2014

Yeah, I heard that people wear suits during medical school interviews too. My friend has been doing interviews for medical school and he wore a suit too. My advice is being over-dressed is better than being under dressed but as long as you look professional it shouldn't be a problem. I think a nice blazer and pants would be good but you could always e-mail and ask what is recommended that you wear in case.

NPbound · Nov 18, 2014

Hi everyone!

I'm also interviewing for Penn's FNP specialty and I'm from California. I'm pretty sure I'm going to come to the in-person interview, and am wondering if anyone knows the deadline to decide phone vs. in-person?

Also, I agree with the "over-dressed is better than under-dressed" concept, but how does being in the snow affect business attire? Do we wear a heavy peacoat or something over a blazer/suit top? :bored:

Zewl · Nov 18, 2014

I believe the deadline to decide for FNP interviews is December 2. I'm attending the in-person interview and I have the same question about winter attire! What to do about shoes if it's snowy boots weather?!

zoiKers · Nov 18, 2014

Maybe you can bring the clothes with you and change inside? You don't want your clothes to be ruined/wet. I'm glad I'm opting for a phone interview. Well, the phone interviews are going to between Dec. 1st-19th so I would say you probably need to decide before Dec 1st?

GuiltyLove · Nov 18, 2014

You should wear an overcoat over your suit jacket (hence the term overcoat), and I suppose we can wear our boots to school first and then change shoes inside? I'm not familiar with snow because I'm from California... Regardless, I'll be wearing a suit as well because I think that's the "proper" business attire for things like this

Can't wait for cold weather though! This is going to be way more exciting than the interview itself! I'll probably end up exploring the city afterward (and spending a lot of money on clothes or something if I feel depressed after the interview).

GuiltyLove · Nov 21, 2014

Where is everyone staying when they go to the interview? Hotels must be expensive...