Abington Dixon SON Interview

Prncesslaur · Oct 10, 2009

I applied to both Abington and LaSalle (for their ACHIEVE program) and was put on the wait list by Abington and then had an interview with LaSalle this past Tuesday and was told I still have three more classes to take until I can be accepted there. I feel like all doors are closing on me. Does anyone know how the wait list works at Abington. They sent me a letter stating that I have to write them asking to be kept on the waiting list and I did, I'm just worried about what happens next. I heard that if you get an interview with them it's a good thing and that as long as your grades are good if you're rolled over it's a guaranteed in for the following year. But I took pre-reqs with a girl that has been rolled over now twice by them??? So I'm worried...and time just keeps going by.

OneDayAttaTime, BSN, RN · Oct 10, 2009

Hey there,

Maybe I can help as I've been in your situation. Abington didn't waitlist me persay, but ppl that have actually finished their prereqs get first dibs. They wouldn't even waitlist you if you didn't have a shot--it's just that they like to see the grades you get in the prereqs--particularly the math and science. So I did get accepted, but gave up the spot to go to the ACHIEVE program. As far as that, you had your interview so that's good...did you take the NLN yet? Don't stress too much. I don't know your particular situation but you have plenty of time to get three classes in between spring and summer semesters. Feel free to send me a pm if you have any more questions.

Good luck!

P.s. Oh and just because you roll over your not necessarily guarenteed a spot. You have an advantage in that all your stuff is probably done and you may have interviewed already so you're ahead of the game. So you'll probably be reviewed by the committee first--but it's no 100% guarantee.

Prncesslaur · Oct 11, 2009

Hey thanks...my interview with LaSalle was for this upcoming spring semester at the Bucks campus. Since it's closer to where I live I'd prefer to go there. They said if I get done the last three courses, all with A's, I should be able to get in for Fall 2009 (philly campus) or Spring 2010 (bucks). It just seems so far away. Even though if I was accepted for Abington it wouldn't be until fall 2009 as well. But I would definately know by February at the latest if I got accepted. LaSalle said they would re-interview me in the summer or fall and then let me know. I just hope all this work and stress will be worth it, because its killing me. I have taken the TEAS test, but not the NLN yet. LaSalle said I need to take that as well. Someone actually said that I should do a LPN course in the meantime...maybe that would help me get in somewhere. I dunno, I dont want to waste my time or money. Both things that I dont have much of.

champ0908 · Oct 31, 2009

I have my interview in a few weeks and am so nervous/excited.

OneDayAttaTime, BSN, RN · Oct 31, 2009

Good luck!! :)

Trigirl.m · Oct 31, 2009

Good Luck! Let us know how you do and whether you are day or evening/weekend

jo'ee · Oct 31, 2009

I have an interview at abington in a few weeks as well. Very, very nervous! But I am also excited to even be considered. :yeah:

Prncesslaur · Nov 1, 2009

Good Luck!! Has anyone that has been waitlisted been called in for another interview??or do they even interview you again?