ABSN UMass Amherst 2015

egboeman · Aug 28, 2014

I too am interested in the UMASS ABSN 2015-2016 cycle. This is my number one choice and really the only school I will be applying to.

As far as my prereq information goes, I have a 3.87 overall GPA in my undergraduate bachelors in Exercise Science. My prereq classes GPA is a 4.0. I took three of the prereqs at a university and three at a community college. The only medical/patient experience I have is doing a 600 hour internship as a Physical Therapy Tech so I'm hoping that doesn't lower my chances of getting accepted.

Also, just so you know it looks like they have changed the application deadline to January 15th instead of February 1st!

Good luck to you and any one else applying!

allylyn · Aug 30, 2014

Thats great egboeman! I'm retaking some of the pre-reqs this semester so that I have a better chance of getting in. I called the Program Director today and she told me that about 250 students apply and about 100 students with the top pre-req GPAs are considered, and based off the essays and interviews 72 students are accepted.

spaceshuttleboy · Sep 1, 2014

I'm also applying to this program. I think the University of Massachusetts offers a strong curriculum and great facilities, and it would be exciting for us to be a part of the experience there. Good luck to everyone else applying!

Smccccc · Dec 15, 2014

Hi I recently submitted my application . I went to umass for my undergrad and am hopeful to be going back for my bsn!

Kscalum14 · Dec 18, 2014

I applied as well, please let me know if anyone gets any notification of acceptance or interview schedule. Happy holidays everyone.

Smccccc · Dec 18, 2014

I just got my application complete email!

TJak · Jan 5, 2015

I also just put in my application. Umass is my first choice as well. Good luck to everyone hopefully we will here soon about interviews.

whitamills · Jan 13, 2015

Hi everyone! I'm new to the thread but just wanted to check-in an see if anyone has heard anything about how the admissions process works. I read on last year's ABSN Applicant thread that admissions said they take the top 100 prerequisite GPAs and start from there. Was anyone else told that? My undergrad GPA is 3.9 but my prerequisite GPA is only 3.78. The waiting period is the hardest part! :) Another question, how soon after submitting your application did you receive your application complete email? I just sent mine in last week so I'm not sure how soon I should expect to hear back from them. Good luck to everyone!

TJak · Jan 14, 2015

I went to an information session and got the following info: they only look at GPA of prerequisites not your undergrad and that almost all that are accepted are above 3.7. I know they look at GPA, reference letters, and essay to decided on who to invite for interviews. They made is sound like GPA is very important, but you could get in with good recommendations and strong essay but not have a GPA below a 3.5 on prerequisites. I dropped off my application in person on Jan 2. I then left a message to make sure it was complete a week later. They didn't call me back but did send me an email saying my application was complete. I also wanted to correct my earlier post. Hopefully we will hear soon on interviews.

jewels129 · Jan 15, 2015

I also just received an email stating that my application was complete. I'm a little nervous about my GPA, but I know my letters and essay are both very strong. Waiting is so tough!

whitamills · Jan 15, 2015

I know! It's definitely the worst part. May I ask when you submitted your application? Hoping I didn't forget anything in mine!