UPenn Second Degree/ABSN Fall 2016

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Hi Everyone!

I didn't see a thread for Penn's ABSN applicants and thought I would start one so we could connect. I received an email stating interviews for Second Degree applicants would occur between Nov. 16, 2015 and Jan. 29, 2016. Has anyone been contacted for an interview yet?

I only applied to the ABSN program as well and haven't heard anything about an interview either. From the posts on here it seems like they're going through the ABSN/MSN applications first...

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Hi group,

I initially applied to the BSN/MSN program but needed to withdraw my application from the MSN portion. I was unable to take my GRE by the deadline due to a medical issue. I'm new to this thread, and I'm wondering if anyone received the email regarding the financial aid? I was just perusing their website, and I saw that FA for the accelerated programs was due on the 15th of December. Have you all completed and submitted yours?

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Hi Bell427,

Penn admissions sent another email to the ABSN cohort last week stating the following: "Posted below is information on applying for financial aid. Please note we have a new deadline of January 10, 2016to submit the initial financial aid forms (the December 15, 2015 deadline is still posted online, but should be updated shortly)."

I'm assuming no one else has heard back regarding an ABSN interview yet, right? That January 26th date is approaching shortly, so I assume they'll begin in the next few weeks!

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I am an ABSN applicant, would I also be considered for an interview or just ABSN/MSN applicants?

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ABSN applicants are considered for interviews, too. However, looking at the past threads for Penn's ABSN, it seems that not all admitted students received an interview!

I am an ABSN applicant, would I also be considered for an interview or just ABSN/MSN applicants?
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Thank you, ennaebd!

I have not heard back regarding an interview. However, as otay5 said, not all students are invited to interview.

Thanks again!

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Hi All! I'm an ABSN candidate who applied 10/15/2015 for the Summer 2016 cohort as well. I don't know if this is helpful or not so everyone can begin looking out for an email, but I received an invitation last week for a phone interview next week.

I'll try and post helpful information afterwards about the nature of the interview! As of now, all I know is that it will be 30 mins.

Best of luck!!

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Is the program worth it, if you consider how much they want. Do they have a program for low income students where they don't pay anything out of the pocket as long as they meet certain obligations.

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Is the program worth it, if you consider how much they want. Do they have a program for low income students where they don't pay anything out of the pocket as long as they meet certain obligations.

I guess it kind of depends what you are looking for. It is the top of the top as far as ranking goes for nursing schools. It is an Ivy League school with an extensive alumni network and high levels of name recognition. Their nclex pass rates are in the high 90s. All of those things can help you get a job quickly, even out of the region. Their unique program of allowing people up to 5 years to complete their masters is wonderfully flexible and pretty unique. All of these things make it worth it for me.

However, it is a steep price tag to pay. Especially considering that finding a job for a new nurse seems pretty easy, given the current nursing shortage. If you have an in state program that will allow you to pay less, just keep in mind their pass rates for the nclex. I would not want to pay any money at all for a program that will potentially not prepare you for your future role as a nurse.

I have never heard of those kinds of low income programs at Penn, but I would reach out to the financial aid office! Do you happen to know some of others so that others on the site might look into them?

Thanks!

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I guess it kind of depends what you are looking for. It is the top of the top as far as ranking goes for nursing schools. It is an Ivy League school with an extensive alumni network and high levels of name recognition. Their nclex pass rates are in the high 90s. All of those things can help you get a job quickly, even out of the region. Their unique program of allowing people up to 5 years to complete their masters is wonderfully flexible and pretty unique. All of these things make it worth it for me.

However, it is a steep price tag to pay. Especially considering that finding a job for a new nurse seems pretty easy, given the current nursing shortage. If you have an in state program that will allow you to pay less, just keep in mind their pass rates for the nclex. I would not want to pay any money at all for a program that will potentially not prepare you for your future role as a nurse.

I have never heard of those kinds of low income programs at Penn, but I would reach out to the financial aid office! Do you happen to know some of others so that others on the site might look into them?

Thanks!

I might look at UPENN to get my masters but for the time time being I don't want to risk taking out loans on something as expensive as Penn unless it is covered by scholarship.

UPENN is very diverse and I see some students and I know they are not paying their money outfront. They have got to be involve in full tuition scholarships. The prestige is there and UPENN has an excellent hospital. I wonder if people understand the price for going to a prestigious school.

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Is the program worth it, if you consider how much they want. Do they have a program for low income students where they don't pay anything out of the pocket as long as they meet certain obligations.

I am also worried about the steep cost of many of the programs I am interested in, especially since nursing will be my second bachelors degree. I have done some research and looked in past forums (and on reddit), and many have said that it wasn't worth it for them to accrue so much debt, but like @kaykay210 said, it depends what you are looking for.

I don't know about any special programs with the school, but HRSA has a program called Nurse Corps, which will pay for 60% of your unpaid loans after graduation if you work in a designated community after graduation. It seems like a great option, and I am sure there are many other scholarships out there as well!

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Has anyone had their interview? I have mine soon and any tips would be helpful!

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