Like midwifery students of past years, I as well have fallen in love with Yale's GEPN Midwifery program. This question is about the personal statement.
Ive been told that this is the most important part of the application, and that it should tell your story. This was said by Dr. Korevec during the informational, so I'm fairly confident in knowing that's what they want. It should explain why Yale and why nursing. However, whenever someone proofreads my personal statement, they know I'm applying to Yale and say it reads too much like a story and not like a college application essay. It's happened like 3 times and now I'm not sure what to do. Any advice?
As for why Yale...gosh, there's so many reasons! To start, the love and passion the faculty have for students and our success is so palpable. Everyone really cares about us-such a wonderful feeling! I also really loved how Yale puts an emphasis on better health for all people; it's what attracted me to the program in the first place. And it's not just a motto: everything about the school of Nursing fully embodies that mission statement. From symposiums, volunteer opportunities, and special guest lectures, it's clear that Yale truly cares about improving healthcare for all, and I am so grateful to be a part of that.
It's definitely a lot, but by no means impossible. Generally we have 15 hrs of lecture per week, plus 12 hours of clinical, two hours of Interprofessional Longitudinal Clinical (with students from the med school and PA school), and various review sessions that are optional but definitely encouraged. We've had 3 exams so far, with another coming up on Thursday, and then 1-2 exams per week until winter break. Plus, we have care plans for our patients, which take about 8-12 hrs to fully complete.
It sounds like a lot (and it is), but it's not nearly as overwhelming as it looks on paper! Generally, I have at least one day to myself during the week.
Financial aid is pretty much solely based on your FAFSA/income. However, because Yale's program is considered a Master's Entry program (as opposed to Accelerated BSN/MSN programs), you have access to GradPLUS loans through federal student loans.
Thank you for the response, especially when you are so busy. The program and its focus sound amazing. What a great place to get your nurse-midwife training. I used to have a neighbor who was a nurse-midwife, and she would come home from work at totally random times, exhilarated from a delivery. Sure beats another boring day at the office!
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Thanks, that is very generous of you. I'll just ask two - what track are you on? What did you like about Yale's program that made you choose it?