Yale's CNM program

dg05, RN · Jan 11, 2009

I'd like info on this, too...

SunflowerDoula · Jan 26, 2009

I applied to Yale last fall for admission into the accelerated program for non-nurses in Midwifery & WH. About a week after the deadline for the application, I received an email from the admissions office stating that a letter of rec was missing. I went into my online app to see what was going on and it turns out someone who agreed to write one for me never submitted hers. I contacted her immediately, but 3 days later received an email from admissions stating that they withdrew my application due to the missing letter of rec. I explained that I couldn't control when my recommender submitted the letter, even though I asked her with enough time in advance and also refused to extend a courtesy of a couple of days for that recommender. I asked for my application fee back at least and they refused to refund it, despite the fact that they did not even look at my application to give me a formal decision. If that's how they treat an applicant who was really interested in their program, I didn't care to find out how I'd be treated as a student. I did not have a pleasant experience with them but I hope you have a better one. Best of luck to you!

kimiij · Feb 9, 2009

I am applying to this program right now. I should be hearing back by Mon. Feb 15th at the latest. I went for an interview several weeks ago and it was great! The program is top notch - the first of its kind in the nation (started back in the 70s I believe). I went up the day before my interview and stayed with a current student (if you wanted this option they matched you with someone). We went out to eat that evening in New Haven. The next morning it was a day filled with orientation, Q&A sessions, Financial aid sessions, meetings with faculty mentors, lunch with current students in your chosen specialty, and the interview of course! It was great to see the full scope of the program - we even had a bit of a mini lecture by one of the great professors there. Yale's program is not perfect but they definitely did a great job of putting together an informative and intriguing interview day. Current students had mostly good things to say. They did say that it wasn't as organized as it seemed but that they felt like they were getting a great education. So, take this for what it's worth. If I were you, if you are interested apply, go to the interview day and see for yourself.

Good luck!

As far as submitting application materials on time. The Yale Program is very clear that pieces received after their deadline will not allow your application to be considered. That's the way it works. No, you can't control when your recommender submits it, but it's your job to stay on top of your application and make sure that everything gets in by the deadline. I don't think they did anything wrong in that situation. There are so many applicants that they have to have clear application deadlines. I'm not trying to be harsh but if someone is not diligent enough to ensure that everything gets in on time, then it's not Yale's fault.

kimiij · Feb 9, 2009

Also, if you want to read about this year's interview process go here:

https://allnurses.com/pre-nursing-student/anyone-applying-yale-328683.html