NYU ABSN Fall 2013 Entry

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Hello everyone! I have submitted my application and my transcripts to NYU for the ABSN program beginning in fall 2013! I am very excited but surprised that we will be hearing so late about an admission decision. Is anyone else applying?

Good luck to all the applicants! I applied for the Spring 2013 ABSN program and was accepted in early November 2012. My situation is a little bit different though because I have a few pre-reqs to still complete which I'm doing now at NYU (in my case, I'm now considered a "regular" nursing student until I finish my pre-reqs, then I transition into the "accelerated" BSN program for Fall 2013). So, I will be joining those of you that chose NYU for this Fall!!

Not sure if I can offer any help or insight, but I'd be happy to answer any questions I can about the application process as I just went through it, thankfully with success, yeah!

Best of luck :)

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Awesome, Congratulations ! How do you like NYU ? I'm currently in the process of writing my essay - having a hard time trying to come up with something under 500 words. (any recommendations ?) I dont have a stellar undergrad GPA, however my pre-req course GPA is about a 3.8. For now I'm just trying to write a really good essay. Its hard to imagine only 30% or so are accepted. Nonetheless I wish everyone lots of luck!

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So far NYU is great! If it helps, my essay was actually about 700 words, but I was able to manipulate it to fit perfectly on the one page of the application supplement. Definitely focus on your essay and obtaining a great recommendation. My undergrad (BS in Health Policy) was decent but nothing stellar either (about 3.1). My pre-reqs were a 4.0. But I still think it was the essay and my recommendation that got me in. I also have about 15 years of work experience (yes, I'm a bit older, lol graduated college in 1998). I chose to send in only 1 recommendation and that came from a client of mine. Again, I think NYU is looking for a well-rounded person...a person with life or work experience, or just something different. I remember there was an applicant on the Spring 2013 AllNurses page who had a 4.0 undergrad and 4.0 in pre-reqs and she was rejected! So, its not all in the grades! Write a great essay :)

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anyone logged onto the NYU homepage with your ID? there's so much stuff going on lol!

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I have! I was so confused, haha, but I like how they show you everything that they've received on there! I haven't found a way to figure out if they've received my transcript, though...

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I was confused too! I checked last year's forum to see how the applicants checked their application statuses lol. I went to Academics > ALBERT (I wonder why NYU calls it that, haha) > Application status and it shows whether they have processed your transcripts. :)

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Oops, that should've said letter of recommendation, not transcript, sorry! I saw that they received all of my transcripts, which is excellent news! :)

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I have a question. Whoever has any idea please respond. I am trying to submit all of my paperwork for the priority deadline (March 1st). I am wondering if my letter of recommendation is sent out around the deadline but gets there after March 1st if I will still be considered a priority applicant ? In addition I know the requirement is 1-2 letters, do you guys think if one sends more they review all letters or is it a first come first serve kind of thing ? Thanks in advance !

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I have a question. Whoever has any idea please respond. I am trying to submit all of my paperwork for the priority deadline (March 1st). I am wondering if my letter of recommendation is sent out around the deadline but gets there after March 1st if I will still be considered a priority applicant ? In addition I know the requirement is 1-2 letters, do you guys think if one sends more they review all letters or is it a first come first serve kind of thing ? Thanks in advance !

Hey, I'm a current student who just started this semester. I know that NYU is really pretty good about working with students on deadlines and stuff like that. I would give the admissions office a call and talk to them about it. I would imagine the would allow you to still apply priority. In terms of multiple letters, I would be more inclined to pick the best 1-2 and only send those. You can ask whoever is writing letters for you if you can have a copy for your portfolio and just check them out. I personally did not send any letters with my application.

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I'm only sending 1 letter :) I think that they would review all letters that are sent in, and will be flexible about the deadline (aka, if a letter gets there a little after March 1st but everything else is in, you will still be considered a priority applicant) but I don't think a letter of rec would have too much bearing on your application anyways!

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Thanks for your help guys !

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I am also in the process of applying, I am super nervous. I have experience, great recommendations and also a decent personal letter but my GPA is between 3.00-3.50. I'm worried that my GPA will ruin my chances. Does anyone know how they base their acceptance?

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