"Congratulations!  Onward and upward!"

"AWESOME - Congratulations!!"

"I was conditionally accepted (as long as my physics and anatomy II grades are decent.) I'm very excited! Thank you for all of the advice and support :)"

"Good news, I have an interview next week!"

"Hello Jaclyn, If I can help answer more questions or be of help in any way, please write to jspennington@medicine.nevada.edu.  I will be happy to impart what wisdoms there are to impart to you during this challenging time for…"

"Hi Jaclyn - I don't think it would be inappropriate to contact the admissions office and ask them when you can expect to hear something. Congratulations on your excellent grades! Diana"

"Hi everyone- I just want to thank you again for your support and responses. I finished last semester with an A- in Anatomy and Physiology I and will start A&P II on Monday. I sent in my application the end of December and am anxiously awaiting…"

"Thank you Diana! Can you tell me more about how you worked your way up to Maternal Fetal? How did you obtain any certifications necessary?   Yesterday we were in Philadelphia and did a quick outside tour of Jefferson Medical College, it appears…"

"Hi Jaclyn - I would like to add to the excellent comments you have already received by "echoing" a congratulations on an excellent career choice. I attended Radiography training right out of high school and then did an additional year in…"

"I finished my first week of volunteering in Radiology. I am in the file room, which is fine, but I was hoping for more exposure. My job is to take the radiology reports and fax them to the doctors and log them in our computer system (excel.) I kept…"

"I meant to add, my ultimate goal is to become a maternal fetal sonographer, any advice on going that route would be appreciated! I realize that will take more on the job experience. Having had a poor prenatal diagnosis with our first pregnancy, I…"

"Thank you Laurie! How did you get into a teaching position? I think that would be wonderful down the road when I've been in it for many years. I think I will enjoy it too! I initially spoke with my OB's sonographer and she went on and on…"

"Thank you all so much! I don't have much time to respond to each of you, I hope to this weekend with more questions but want to let you know they are very much appreciated!   Jim- that would be my dream! I am a known go-getter and…"

"Jaclyn, you are making all of the right decisions.  These two other replies are from some of the best in the business and you can trust what they say.  This is also the reason I have nothing to really add other than what follows. I started…"

"I started an excellent, demanding ultrasound program when I was 30 and had 3 small children. Family support at that time was critical, and the close network my classmates and I formed was invaluable. But even with those…"

"I think you're doing all the right things:  You plan on applying to a CAAHEP-accredited program (UMDNJ), and you're making yourself an ideal candidate by doing your best on all your pre-requisite courses and by familiarizing yourself…"