There didn't seem to be a main thread for applicants to Yale's GEPN program this year, so I thought I'd get one started. I'm applying for the midwifery specialty and am currently working on my application essays, having done everything else.
Is anyone else really struggling with the main essay? I've finished my apps to two other programs and was happy with how those essays came out, but Yale's essay guidelines as so restrictive that I feel like my essay is turning out all disjointed. The fact that we have to answer every aspect of every question in *exactly the order they list* (this is apparently something that you need to take very seriously) means that I'm having to tie myself in knots. I want it to be not only informative about me as an applicant but also a good piece of writing - and I feel like the essay format is making this kind of difficult.
My thoughts are going out to all of the applicants who are interviewing today and tomorrow. Good luck!
simplekategirl is right: The interviewers will have everyone's information in a folder. I was also wondering whether to bring copies of my resume and essay, but decided against it, and it turned out to be unnecessary.
dying to know what specialties were represented at the interviews today! on the 19th it was only acute care, family,adult and a portion of midwifery. what have the other days been composed of specialty wise?
Congrats to all of you who are done with your interviews! It's an awesome accomplishment, and now as you all know, you'll have to endure the torture of waiting to find out. :) Those of you I met seem like a fantastic batch of prospective students and we'll be lucky to have you.
Hope everything goes well for people! Feel free to ask more questions - I'd love an excuse to procrastinate studying for my exams next week
thanks for all your knowledge! sadly, I don't think you can answer my biggest question- what are my chances getting in?! how many spots are they accepting for acnp and how many interviewed?! all the unknowns...yes. February is going to be LONG!
I know that somewhere between 300-400 applications were received. My estimation is that about half of those people got interviews, and they said yesterday that they only have 66 spots rather than 88 as in most years.
I came away from the day loving Yale even more than before. It's far and away my top choice.
so everyone survived their interviews? :) Like others, I thought they gave very helpful information, and I thought the program sounded great. Not in love with New Haven but could make it work, I think.
Man, would I like to have a drink with the GEPN director (L.P.) - she's a firecracker!
I'm new to this forum and I just had my interview this week. I was reading a post that someone mentioned there were only 66 spots available this year. Can anyone confirm this information. I was told they had 81 acceptances last year. I'm nervously doing the math!! Thanks
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My thoughts are going out to all of the applicants who are interviewing today and tomorrow. Good luck!
simplekategirl is right: The interviewers will have everyone's information in a folder. I was also wondering whether to bring copies of my resume and essay, but decided against it, and it turned out to be unnecessary.