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Hey all! I am reapplying and wanted to create this for everyone applying. I won't be as involved as I was last year, but good luck to everyone! I know they're having seminars and allowing people to schedule one on one consultations for applications.

28 minutes ago, CPMtoCNM said:

@Psychmeout2: nope I didn't even get an interview.

Same here, smh. Here's to better luck this time around! No problem! I figured I should say something since school is starting soon and I'm sure between students and applicants, she will be getting swamped even more so than she was earlier in the month when I spoke with her.

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No, I didn't get an interview. Once I found out I didn't get in, it said you can reach out for feedback. I received feedback from her a little after the interviews were conducted. We spoke over the phone. She is very helpful and honest. If it wasn't for her feedback, I don't think I would be applying again.

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I did the same thing and feel the same way. I felt encouraged by how specific she was about her suggestions for me. I could tell she looked over my essay and everything before our conversation. I bluntly asked her if I should even try to reapply and she said yes, then provided constructive criticism without being rude.

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Hi! Thanks so much for starting this. I am a first time applicant and am wondering if the one on one consultations for applications are only for those who have previously applied? Thank you!!

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14 hours ago, nphopeful404 said:

Hi! Thanks so much for starting this. I am a first time applicant and am wondering if the one on one consultations for applications are only for those who have previously applied? Thank you!!

Hey! I don't believe it's only for applicants who have previously applied. I just think a lot of people who are happen to be applying for the second or third time and want to know what they need to do better. I know some first time applicants who have in depth questions have been doing it. However, I think a lot of questions for first time applicants are answered if you're able to do one of their virtual info sessions. It did for me at least.

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Consultations are for new applicants and reapplicants. Jana Buck conducts one on one consults and they have webinars to discuss the application process. Very informative.

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On 8/13/2020 at 12:51 PM, kc_FNPtobe said:

@Psychmeout2 I rewrote my SOP completely about 10 times. Then, I knew it was perfect. You'll know when it is. They love YOUR story. Start with a story - grab them in the first couple of sentences to keep their attention and intrigue them. They read the same regurgitated stuff in many applications and they like something different. I started mine by painting a picture of a certain race (I use to race cars) and tied it into a health issue, then from there went with the prompts in a cohesive manner. Obviously, it stood out because it's the first thing my interviewer asked me about, haha. Also, my GRE scores were atrocious, but my work experience, essay, and undergrad GPA made up for it. I also told a story in the "better health for all people" question which had to do with the innocent mind of my toddler.

In short, tell your story. Paint a picture of who you are and prove you belong at Yale because you're unique.

thank you for sharing this! And its nice to hear you got in with atrocious GREs; I have to take it next month and I cannot summon the will to study for it. I’m still frosty that they don't waive it for people with an advanced degree. I used up my energy for this on the LSAT years ago. ? Rest of my application is strong so I’m hoping its not a huge factor. Yale is my dream school (and this is my dream career) ??????

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Hi! You can get a waiver I believe!

You have to have both UG GPA>3.20 and a Grad degree with a GPA>3.5

On the admissions website:

GRE Waiver

Applicants must hold both bachelor degree in any field and a minimum 3.2 GPA and master of science degree with a minimum 3.5 GPA to be exempt from testing.

I hope that helps!

Maybe they would accept your LSAT scores?

Good luck!!

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2 minutes ago, CPMtoCNM said:

Hi! You can get a waiver I believe!

You have to have both UG GPA>3.20 and a Grad degree with a GPA>3.5

On the admissions website:

GRE Waiver

Applicants must hold both bachelor degree in any field and a minimum 3.2 GPA and master of science degree with a minimum 3.5 GPA to be exempt from testing.

I hope that helps!

Maybe they would accept your LSAT scores?

Good luck!!

I thought so too, but the waiver is only for people with a master of science. I didn't notice this either, as every other school waives the GRE for people with an advanced degree, until I reached out for details on the waiver process. So I definitely have to take the GRE :( Pretty bummed about it. I'm kind of hoping it won't be given too much weight; I think it will be clear from my resume I can handle the work. But I'm still nervous about it. I have three kids, Covid homeschooling with no childcare, etc, I just don't have time (or energy) to spend a lot of time studying GRE.

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Ah shoot I hadn't seen the fine print about an MSc. I have an MS but with a 3.3 GPA...an MPH with 4.00, but not an MS with >3.5

I think this means I am not applying to be honest.

I hear you about the bummer that this constitutes with all your responsibilities.. ihave 2 kids one of whom with special needs, Homeschooling full-time with Covid-19, working part time and finishing my MPH, I think this is not a school for me....

Kuddos to those who can, though!!

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14 minutes ago, CPMtoCNM said:

Ah shoot I hadn't seen the fine print about an MSc. I have an MS but with a 3.3 GPA...an MPH with 4.00, but not an MS with >3.5

I think this means I am not applying to be honest.

I hear you about the bummer that this constitutes with all your responsibilities.. ihave 2 kids one of whom with special needs, Homeschooling full-time with Covid-19, working part time and finishing my MPH, I think this is not a school for me....

Kuddos to those who can, though!!

Solidarity on all the homeschooling covid madness. These are crazy times!

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Random late night thought that I wanted to share with everyone in this application cycle. I would STRONGLY encourage you to shadow a nurse practitioner in your specialty of interest for about a week. You can have that NP write you a LOR and email it to JB to be unofficially attached to your application (as to not overshadow your "official" LORs in your application dashboard). Also, add it to your resume. They will be impressed with your initiative and it would be advantageous come interviews because there is a famous question "why NP in X specialty if you have never worked along side one?" - along those lines. You want to be as prepared as possible to prove that is what you want. 

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