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
Hi I am currently in the two year program nursing at stony brook. I applied to both the one year and the two year program and I know what you guys are going through it is a nail biting experience - but it is so worth it - when you get in. I am having such a great experience. I know that they look at each person overall - they take everything into consideration. I would apply to both programs if you still can. Good luck!!!!
Hi I am currently in the two year program nursing at stony brook. I applied to both the one year and the two year program and I know what you guys are going through it is a nail biting experience - but it is so worth it - when you get in. I am having such a great experience. I know that they look at each person overall - they take everything into consideration. I would apply to both programs if you still can. Good luck!!!!
Thanks for the encouragement Madison09. It means a lot coming from someone already in the program. I am applying to the 2 year also. I should submit that application b4 I get any response for the 1 yr and get discouraged. I love SB and dont want to go anywhere else.
I'm also currently in the SB nursing program, 1 year class :) Good luck everyone! My only advice is to make sure that you apply to more than one nursing program, apply for the two year program too! I was denied my first time around, so don't give up. They honestly do look at every aspect of you. There decision is not based solely on grades or previous majors. I think that being a well rounded, dedicated individual is the main thing they are looking for.
hi i was wondering when did u get your acceptance letter? also i have a 3.42 GPA and have 4.0 in my science GPA (Human A&P 1, 2, general bio) i am taking micro and chemistry in spring 2010. do you think i have a good chance of getting in? thanks.
hi osflynn, i applied to the accelerated nursing program at stony brook for july 2010. i have a gpa of 3.42 AND a 4.0 in my science prereqs (human a & P 1 and 2, and general biology) do i have a chance of getting in? thanks
hi i was wondering when did u get your acceptance letter? also i have a 3.42 GPA and have 4.0 in my science GPA (Human A&P 1, 2, general bio) i am taking micro and chemistry in spring 2010. do you think i have a good chance of getting in? thanks.
I got my acceptance letter I believe in Mid December, it was definitely before Christmas, however I know there are some people who got their letters after Christmas. You definitely have a chance of getting in. Stony Brook doesn't look solely at GPA they really look at all factors including GPA, pre-reqs, reference letters, and your essay. My GPA was not stellar - I had a 3.6 overall GPA and my science pre-reqs were not a 4.0! Ofcourse the higher your grades are the better it looks, but I believe they look at all factors. Goodluck :)
I got my acceptance letter I believe in Mid December, it was definitely before Christmas, however I know there are some people who got their letters after Christmas. You definitely have a chance of getting in. Stony Brook doesn't look solely at GPA they really look at all factors including GPA, pre-reqs, reference letters, and your essay. My GPA was not stellar - I had a 3.6 overall GPA and my science pre-reqs were not a 4.0! Ofcourse the higher your grades are the better it looks, but I believe they look at all factors. Goodluck :)
Hey Nemo,
I was just wondering did you have a lot of volunteer experience?
I was just wondering did you have a lot of volunteer experience?
I didn't have much volunteer experience at all - I am sure it puts you at a great advantage if you have volunteer experience in the health care setting because it shows that you know what the nursing field is about. However, volunteering is way different.
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Hi I am currently in the two year program nursing at stony brook. I applied to both the one year and the two year program and I know what you guys are going through it is a nail biting experience - but it is so worth it - when you get in. I am having such a great experience. I know that they look at each person overall - they take everything into consideration. I would apply to both programs if you still can. Good luck!!!!