SUNY Downstate ABSN Summer 2013

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Hi All!

I wanted to start this thread to create some conversation about our application to SUNY Downstate's ABSN program beginning Summer 2013. I've heard a lot of pros and cons about the program and I would like us all to share some of our thoughts! Do any of you have a Bachelor's already? If so what is it in? Where did you take your pre reqs and stuff? What are some of your grades? I took all of my pre-reqs at Suffolk Community College. I received an A in A&P I & II (incl labs), Microbio (incl lab), Statistics, Psychology, Sociology, Developmental Psych, Group Theory/Social Psychology, & English I. I received a B+ in Chemistry and English II. My TEAS V scores are Reading: 91 and Math: 87. I also have my BA from Stony Brook University. Also, I applied to SB last year and did not get accepted to there program. I'm afraid the same thing will happen with Downstate and I do not know what more a prospective student can do! If there are any recent grads of the ABSN program out there please give a shout out! Any advice or opinions will help! Good luck everyone and hopefully we will all be together in the summer!!!!

Hello all,

I am having such a hard time waiting to hear.

Has anyone heard about anyone else (other than green eggs) getting an acceptance letter??

thanks..

Brooklyn gal.........

Specializes in cardiac.

Hi brooklyn2012

I'm also waiting. I keep thinking about it all the time.

I just applied last week to pace as a backup.

I called suny and they told me that decisions are made on rolling bases. My application was forwarded to review in beginning of November.

That's only makes me more nervous.

I'm loosing my hope :(((((

I hope you hear good news soon

Murcy -

I also applied to Downstate's program for 2013, and I am still waiting to hear back. I submitted my application on November 1. You mentioned that you felt like the spots were filling up. I was wondering where you got that information. Have you heard that others were accepted from a different source (except for greeneggs...CONGRATS AND GOOD LUCK)?

Specializes in surgical, geriatrics.

Anyone get news in the last week? It's been quiet around here--I'm guessing they sent out the first round of acceptance letters, then based on yes/nos will send out another round and then waitlist. I keep peeking in the form to see if a health eval has appeared but sadly, none is there.

I'm still waiting to hear as well. I keep calling and being told my application is with the committee and no decision has been made yet. Idk how long I'm going to keep hearing that ugh.

I am getting nervous with all of the waiting as well. I just hope that I will not be wait listed again this year. It would really break my heart.

Brooklyn gal.........

Specializes in cardiac.

Hi

I didn't hear anything either :((((

This waiting is killing me :(

Did you all apply to other schools?

I applied to Pace, NYU and the College of Mount Saint Vincent.

I got into NYU for the January start date, but I wanted to wait to see if I could save (a lot of) money and get into Downstate.

The College of Mount Saint Vincent just started an ABSN program this past Fall. It is not accredited yet, so I am very hesitant to enroll there. Their traditional 4 year program is accredited, but they awaiting approval for their accelerated program. They have a mid-Manhattan "campus", so travel to Riverdale is not necessary.

Now I wish I had applied to Wagner. Getting to Staten Island seemed like a schlep, but I might not get into Downstate or Pace and I do not want to pay NYU tuition.

How about others???

Brooklyn gal.......

I applied to Binghamton, Stony Brook, Downstate and Edinboro University in Pennsylvania. I was rejected by the first two and accepted by the last school. I'm just anxiously waiting Downstate'a decision.

I applied to UMDNJ, Downstate, Rutgers, and Pace. So far, I've only heard from UMDNJ (accepted). Anxiously waiting to hear from Downstate since it's cheaper than UMDNJ.

It seems to me that they haven't really been sending out any letters. I called them a few weeks ago and they said I should hear in 3-4 weeks. So I'm hoping we'll hear back pretty soon. I applied to Binghamton and NYU for Fall 2013. iHeart88, when did you hear back from Bing? I still haven't heard back yet and I'm getting anxious!

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