Yale GEPN 2020

[think34]

Hi All,

I have been on the lookout for the 2020 thread but figured that I'll have to create one. I am sorry if there is one that I am not aware of.

I am a 2020 hopeful that is looking to make a career switch. I was at one of the information sessions where I gained further insights on the application process and the program. I took the GRE yesterday and was around the 50th percentile for both Q&V.

One of the changes to this years' requirements is that you don't need the GRE if you already have a masters degree or would complete one before the start of the 2020 session. I haven't taken the major prerequisites, but I will take and complete them in the summer of 2020.

I will start talking to my recommenders from next week, I have a tentative list that I composed with a view of having them tell different stories about my candidacy.

May I crave the indulgence of both current and past GEPNs and the benevolence of prospective class of 2020 to make this thread the best one yet. Your views and insights are welcome and appreciated!

[softclouds]

On 9/10/2019 at 5:21 PM, AmyS4 said:

Is anyone else having trouble adding a 4th recommender to the application after you've selected 3? The instructions say you can upload as many as 5 but there is not a button on the application to "add recommender", which is what other applications have. Does anyone know anything about this? I left Joseph a message today so I'll update this once I hear from him if no one else has found a solution.

I think the maximum numbers of recommendation letters we can submit is 3. I didn't see the 5 letters in instruction. Maybe you're looking at the materials for another degree?

[Psychmeout2]

I think once you are physically in the application it tells you you are allowed 5.

[AmyS4, MSN, CNM]

Yes, that’s what is says but there are only three slots for recommenders without the option to add more...

[Psychmeout2]

Has anyone been accepted with "lower stats?" I say this in quotes because sometimes knowing the stats of others has, at least for me,made me have moments of insecurity. Even though Yale seems to look at applicants more holistically than some other programs, I can't help but wonder how much GRE scores and GPA play a factor? I'm above a 3.0 for my GPA but I'm taking the GRE tomorrow and honestly I'm pretty scared about what score I may get. I'm going to try to retake it before Nov 1st depending on what score I get, but I may not be able to afford it. Any comments would be greatly appreciated.

[Mickey444]

I’m an RN applying to the women’s health program this year. I’m surprised a majority of the YSN students are in the GEPN track. I’m curious why this is. Does anyone know if those applicants are given preference over people with a BSN already? Good luck to everyone!

[AmyS4, MSN, CNM]

Regarding the letters of recommendation, Dr. Korevec told me "You can submit up to 4. The system will only let you enter three and the 4th will have to be uploaded." but it looks like they specifically say not to upload Letter of Rec into the uploads page. Anyone else have any luck with further explanation?

[AtYourCervix247]

Hi all! I recently found this site/thread and I am so glad for that! I am applying to the CNM/WHNP specialty. Anyone else?

I found this site after taking the GRE and honestly freaking out... because I received less than competitive GRE scores unfortunately (working full-time and studying is not easy!). I graduated with over a 3.5 from a well-known competitive university and have taken many pre-reqs such as anatomy, physiology, microbiology, etc. I also have worked as a certified sexual and reproductive health educator, volunteered as a doula, and currently am a medical assistant at an Ob/Gyn office.

I have found that the essay is the most looked at to depict the applicant as a whole rather than just the numbers on paper... I am certain I want to be in this field as I love the science coursework and have been fully immersed in the daily activities of the career given my outside experiences. anyone have advice on how to answer all the questions while making the piece flow as a whole. I find mine feels a little choppy and want to portray my personal narrative as to how/why I got here while including an answer to every question!

Hopeful to meet you all, as I know you must be radiant, positive, determined people just by being applicants to this program! If no one has told you already, be proud because even just applying takes so much work. Best of luck to all!

[Psychmeout2]

Love the name and thanks so much for the positivity. Really appreciate that, given how stressful the whole process is. How I answered the essay was by making it a story. So I essentially said I'm prepared to be a nurse and this is the journey to how I came to this decision. So I immediately went into significant life events that started the interest, then went into my professional work to confirm my decision. Then discussed in my work how I realized it would be better to get a master's versus a second degree. I ended it by saying why I think yale would be the perfect place to do this. I also made sure to have a sentence or two that discussed why nursing versus anything else. I'm more concerned about polishing up the prompt about your strengths and weaknesses. So hard to balance not making yourself look bad while being honest in regards to weaknesses.

[thet0wn20]

Hey All, I’m applying for GEPN in the AGACNP specialty. Looking forward to having camaraderie through this crazy process!

[thet0wn20]

Hey laurynd-

I have a friend who applied last year with Q149, V158, E4, and a 3.5 in prereqs and was accepted to AGACNP at Yale GEPN, Penn BSN/MSN, Columbia MDE/DNP, plus UCSF MEPN in AGPCNP. Had 7 years of allied health experience as well. They really do seem to review each application holistically. My friend said that nearly all of the interview questions were derived from their essays.

[Psychmeout2]

Well my quant was 143 so that's pretty bad but did not have enough time to study adequately for math. My goal overall is under 3.2 and I'm not sure what my pre reqs GPA is since I'm still taking them. I know for Yale it doesn't really matter since they don't require but they would prefer you to have taken some. I'm signed up for a virtual info session Yale is having on the 24th yo see how to be more competitive. I'm confident in my abilities despite my lower stats and worked in healthcare for 3 years up until this point and I'm fresh out of school. Even though the number is lower, I'd like to think it counts for something that the majority of the time I have worked, it has been in healthcare and specifically involving mental health (I'm applying for PMHNP) Your friend had to make a tough decision, those are all great programs. I'm gonna focus on remaining positive, manifesting and doing research for any interviews.

[AmyS4, MSN, CNM]

laurynd, Yale will probably address this in the virtual info session but the talked about it at the campus info session. They said they prefer somewhere around 50th percentile but stressed that if you get a lower score on your GRE in a particular area, include an explanation in the additional uploads area explaining that you're not a good test taker, etc, and point out a college algebra or statistics class that you did well in, which would offset that poor score. For example, I also got a 143 on my Quantitative section but I have Math 112 in which I earned a B+ and Statistics 1 & 2 in which I earned an A.
Yale stressed that the GRE is only one factor. The most important part seems to be the personal statement. Also, they said if there was a blemish in your record, explain it in the additional upload section, what you did to fix, and demonstrate how you're ready to go to a graduate program.