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.
I emailed Melissa a few days ago to make sure I was all set with fanancial aid - in her response, she wrote the following: "Yes, it seems we are still on the path to March 1 notifications.* No final decisions have been made yet, we are still in a folder review stage."I thought I'd share!
i am catching myself drifting more and more back into the world of "what IF, i really do get in...?!" some of us will embark on a new life journey starting on thursday! and some of us will continue doing what we are doing...continuing to move forward. and maybe someday (a year?!) be back to start down that road. i am trying to just stay excited for the moment either way - this is the peak of a whole mountain of work and preparation! this group is the only group in the world who can relate! days are going by - sometimes way slower than others.
i'm a nervous wreck, anxiety dreams and the whole lot - talk about a mind trip! i'm doing my very best to stay positive and remind myself that everything happens for a reason, but it's so hard...thank goodness for all of you, i can't tell you how comforting it is to know that i'm not alone on this journey!
I just had a heart attack - when I saw the email from Yale in my inbox I was CERTAIN the decisions were early!!!! wowzers. still breathing, but barely!
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I emailed Melissa a few days ago to make sure I was all set with fanancial aid - in her response, she wrote the following: "Yes, it seems we are still on the path to March 1 notifications.* No final decisions have been made yet, we are still in a folder review stage."I thought I'd share!