Accelerated Nursing Program @ Stony Brook Question :)

[ifoundnemo]

Hi- This is my first post here, I found you guys on google and you all seemed really nice and informative.

I am in a bit of a predicament, this is a long post I'm sorry but I need some expertise advice.

I applied to Stony Brook for the Accelerated Program Starting in 2008, here were my pre-reqs:

Microbio: B-

A&P1: B

A&P2: In progress

Chem 1: C

Other Science: C+

Overall Gpa 2.76 ( I have a 3.6 from another school but they dont add them both together unfortunately )

I had my application in on time, printed out the date sheet, but there was a snafu with the wrong dates on the website, and I didnt get my references in on time, I ultimately got denied.

I want to make sure I get accepted this time around. I just graduated from Stony Brook and here are my current stats:

Microbio: B-

A&P1- B

A&P2 B+

Chem1: C

Other Science: A

(this gives a 3.0 average on the sciences)

I have also raised my GPA to 3.4, not including my 3.6 gpa from my transfer school

So my question is: I know that Stony Brook's program is extremely competitive, what do I need to do to get accepted?! I know that my Chem grade isn't the greatest, but I really do not want to take it again as I really struggled through it the first time at Stony Brook. Do you think that the C will really make or break me and I should retake it? I have to work full time all summer, so I would have to retake it online through a community college - do you think that if I simply had excellent references and personal statements my chem grade would be overlooked? I don't want to put myself into jeopardy because of one grade.

Any insight would be greatly appreciated, I am having an internal struggle, because my heart really isn't in retaking chemistry

[nwankwoa]

Hi Everyone! Congrats for those that got in. I still haven't received my letter. I am nervous and scared. I just want to get in, please pray for me.

[PacoUSA, BSN, RN]

Hi Everyone! Congrats for those that got in. I still haven't received my letter. I am nervous and scared. I just want to get in, please pray for me.

Wow, you're 20 years old and applying for an accelerated BSN program? When did you finish your first bachelors?

[nwankwoa]

hi dfgo. If u dont mind can u tell me ur gpa and comm service and essay strength etc. if u dont mind. i have a 3.49 gpa undergrad and 4.0 in science, i mean its the 20th and i havent heard anything from the school.

[nwankwoa]

im not done, im a senior i grad in May 2010, i skipped the 6th grade thats why im so young.

[nwankwoa]

@ paco

did u hear from them yet?

[PacoUSA, BSN, RN]

@ paco

did u hear from them yet?

No, nothing yet. My microbiology class started today so I have been making myself get more pre-occupied with that

[nwankwoa]

have you heard from the school?

[nwankwoa]

did u hear bk yet kapoli?

[nwankwoa]

cyoucapri- did u hear from the school?

[cyoucapri]

So....I FINALLY got my letter in the mail today. It's a denial Trying to stay optimistic. I am keeping my fingers crossed for an offer at Binghamton or Univ of Rochester!!

CONGRATULATIONS to all who got accepted

For those of you who are curious, I graduated with a B.S. in Exercise Science in May '09 from SUNY Buffalo and completed an internship at cardiac rehab unit of NYU Medical.

[nwankwoa]

im sorry you didnt get in. Im still waiting and praying.if u dont mind me asking what was ur undergrad gpa and science gpa? and how was ur other application materials.

[daisie1331]

Hi everyone. Congrats to all who got in! I found out I am an alternate. Is anyone else and alternate and/or have any idea how the alternate process works and what the chances of getting in off the alternate list are??