When is it really too late to send in an application for fnp program?

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It's July 14 now and deadline is October 1. I've done everything except get my letters of recommendation and get transcripts both official and unofficial. Am I waiting too late? Should I wait til next time to apply? I've told one person about letter of recommendation and currently trying to get in touch with the other. So I'll have to wait for them to write the letters and also however long it takes to get transcripts. I'm hoping it's not too late for the October 1 deadline. I'm not sure how the application process works like does my application have to be amazing to be considered now since they have seen so many others by now?

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Specializes in OR Nursing, Critical Care, Med-surg.

Why would you wait until the next cycle? You should be fine. It's only July, you have 2.5 months to go. My deadline was April 1; I submitted my application mid-February and got my acceptance letter April 29. I start this upcoming Fall.

I know it's a hassle to get people to submit your recommendations; I know! You don't want to bother them, but at the same time - you need your stuff. I began my application process in January and was lucky to have all my peeps submit their recommendations within 2 weeks. And transcripts can also be stressful as well.

But, if there are personal reasons for you wanting to postpone starting school - do what's best for you.

Good Luck!

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I think my application for PMHNP was due January 15, and I submitted the final documents January 15. Received acceptance notice in April. If the deadline is October 1, I see no reason why you need to wait another cycle at this point.

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Specializes in Leadership, Psych, HomeCare, Amb. Care.

You still have time.

just Do It.

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have you called and asked?

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Specializes in Wound Care, Infection Control.

Hello,

I say you have plenty of time! Many programs have a deadline as yours does that is the absolute last day they will accept the actual "application" portion of the requirements. My program actually accepted other required documents the entire next week after the "deadline". Even so, you really do have plenty of time. Chase your dreams! I start 8/29

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