Yale GEPN Fall 2010

U.S.A. Connecticut

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Okay, I know it's early, but Yale is my first choice, and I'm already terrified that I'm going to screw it up. My goal is New England (although I'm also applying to Pace because they have this Science Summer thing for those of us who haven't taken anatomy yet), and I want to be a Gerontological Nurse Practitioner.

I eventually want to either have a mobile clinic for poorer older folks who can't afford more traditional options or who are home-bound, or make home-calls in some other way.

I think Yale will help me get there, but I don't think I'll get in. I have a lower GPA (but still above a 3.0) from UC Santa Cruz, and I spent the last two years teaching in Taiwan, only to find out I don't like teaching very much. I'm taking my GREs in three weeks and I'm starting some prereqs this summer.

I'm also applying to Simmons, Pace, Northeastern, MGH and Boston College.

Before I ramble on any longer, anyone else applying?

Thanks :)

I graduated from Quinnipiac last May. I'll probably be moving around then myself. What brings you to New Haven? Do you know where you plan on living yet?

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hi, i just received my award letter:

student budget = $68,080.

$8,500 subsidized federal student loans

$12,000 unsubsidized federal student loans

ysn scholarship = $3,500

i am disappointed i didn't get the ~$10,000 scholarship everyone else seems to have received... do you think my expected family contribution is on the high side? (about 24,000k)

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Dear Biddy, and any other current/alumni GEPN students,

Question for you... On interview day a professor mentioned that some past students have done clinicals in NYC. Is it possible to do ALL of your clinicals in NYC hospitals during your specialty years? Do you know of any GEPN students who have accomplished this? I'm wondering if it will be possible to live in New Haven for my 1st GEPN year and then move back to NYC for years 2 & 3. I realize that if I choose to do this I would have a long commute back to New Haven 1-2 days a week for classes in my 2nd and 3rd years but I don't mind.

Thanks!

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Maxdog,

I would definitely say that your family contribution was the determining factor. I put down that my family wouldn't be able to contribute any money, which is true; therefore I did get the $11,000 scholarship.

In regards to placement, I haven't heard of anyone wanting to put themselves through a four hour commute twice a week; seems slightly masochistic! But I'm sure you can speak with professors and they can help you work something out.

Are you definitely starting in the fall? What specialty did you choose?

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Hm, my family is not contributing either and I didn't list their information on my FAFSA... I have no idea where the 24,000 EFC came from. That is not even remotely feasible. I will have to call the Fin Aid office.

I am doing Acute Care and no, I'm not sure about Yale yet even though I am submitting my deposit. Still waiting to hear from NYU in April. If I get accepted I have no idea which school to choose. Yale is certainly the better program but I would like a job in NYC after graduation so it would be advantageous to attend NYU in that respect.

Yeah, I'll admit a 2 hour commute is pretty extreme but in terms of my personal life I think it would be a lot better for me! The boyfriend is not happy AT ALL about my potential move to CT!

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I believe the EFC is contingent upon your 2009 tax return information. As the fin aid info session stated, we are all considered grad students so only our personal information is used, rather than including our parents income info as a BSN/MSN program might do. If you had a decent job last year then that would account for the amount you are expected to contribute (though those numbers are nearly always inaccurate- who has an extra 24k kicking around??).

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Hey guys,

Did anyone receive any emails/mailings since making your deposits? Thanks!

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hi JavaBean,

I did. I got something from Frank Grasso, two emails explaining how to set up email/student information systems, and a deposit confirmation

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HI! I know this thread doesn't apply to me because I did not apply to the program yet but I plan applying for fall of 2011 for PNP. I was just wondering out of all of you that got in (congrats :yeah:!!!!) what your GPA was and how did you do on you GRE exam? Let me know!!

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Hi there,

I was accepted everywhere that I applied, including Yale, Columbia, and Hopkins for FNP. I had a 3.5 undergrad GPA and 4.0 on my prereqs, with a 1370 GRE, and was a returned Peace Corps volunteer. In the end, I got much more funding at Hopkins and chose that school. Hope this is helpful- good luck!

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Just curious, does everyone have amazing credit, it seems you must to either get the grad plus or a private loan to cover the GEPN program. Just curious if anyone has any alternatives if your credit is not steller and you need to cover those types of costs. Also, does anyone know the job prospects of coming out of Yale as an NP? Thanks.

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I sent a friend request when I could have simply asked my question - I just realized this lol

Anyhoo, can you give a sense of what the actual interview process was like. What types of questions did the interviewers ask? Anything related to past grades etc; anything they zoned in on more than others? Please advise. Thanx

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