Are all NY schools on wait lists?

neb4882 · Jun 3, 2004

Hello

I am from New York also . To answer your question , from what I am hearing the majority of NYS and NYC schools, such as the community colleges and a few university do have waiting list.

In my case, I applied to the University of Buffalo( and was accpeted)because I believe they have an excellent nursing program, but I was told that they have waiting list about one year or so for transfer students.

I dont know if all the SUNY schools have wait a list for there RN program, but I do know that where I live in NYC, (Bronx) many of the schools are 2-3 years wait.

I have decided that a private school would be a better shot for me because it is just crazy to have to wait so long just to begin a nursing program. In my opinion i find it very helpful if you make an appointment with whichever nursing school your interested in nursing department and have them work with you to see what your chances are . Its better than just applying to school and waiting to see if you get in . schools in general get many application for admission and I am sure if you were to meet with someone it would be beneficial to

I hope I could help

Nicole

Pab_Meister · Jun 4, 2004

Hi Jenny C.

There's no wait list at my C.C. here in Buffalo - ECC (Erie Community College, a.k.a. "Everyone Can Come", a.k.a. "Easy Credit College" - take your pick). They have two campuses that have the ADN program - City (starts in Jan.) and North (starts in Sept.). It's too late to apply for the Sept. start, but not for Jan. Check them out at http://www.ecc.edu . Also, I've heard that N.C.C.C. (Niagara Christian [?] Community College) does not have a waiting list.

I've only heard good things about U.B. (U. of Buffalo, above) too. Good luck with your search.

Jenny C · Jun 4, 2004

Thanks for the info. I will look into those and keep trying!

SBUalum03 · Jun 4, 2004

Thanks for the info. I will look into those and keep trying!

The CUNY(City University of NY) schools really don't have wait list, but there is a cut off GPA for each semester to enter the nursing program. If your GPA isn't high enough then you must re-apply next semester. So your not being put on a wait list automatically. It's a matter or getting a near perfect GPA in your pre-req's (3.8-4.0). The SUNY (State University of NY) schools usually have BSN programs, so the admission to the nursing schools is somewhat different than CUNY. Good Luck!

sabrn2006 · Jun 4, 2004

Some schools are also adding sections due to demand. I heard a rumor that my college (Jamestown Community College) is accepting an additional 20-some students for this fall. If are on a wait list, then you might want to look into this possibility for the school/s/ you applied to. If I hadn't been accepted right away, I had considered becoming an LPN first and then transferring into the 2nd year of the ADN program.

Do you have a degree in another field? If so, you might want to look into accelerated BSN programs (another thing I had considered)

bstrongrn · Jun 13, 2004

I am completely offended by you calling ecc "easy credit college". I thought the program was challenging, 75% of my class failed level 3. I passed and also passed my boards within 75 questions. What level are you? I kmow that ecc has that rep but the nursing program is entirely different.

Pab_Meister · Jun 15, 2004

Hi bstrongrn,

No offense intended. I'm just parroting what I've heard other folks call it. I'm not originally from this area so I had no idea about the nick names. A lot of times when I tell people where I go to school, they come back with "Oh, Easy Credit College" :rolleyes: . I'm laughing at myself more than anything :chair: . Take heart - I don't believe that the nursing program at ECC or any college is easy.

I know it's tough going on when so many of your peers are left behind - I am facing that now.

I see this is your first post. Welcome to allnurses!!!

Have a great week!!!

bam_bam · Jun 20, 2004

My alma mater I don't believe has a waiting list, at least I haven't heard that it does. SUNY Morrisville...it has a good program too.

Beth

cierrahunter · Jul 29, 2004

I live upstate. I have two small children and work full time. I want a career change. All the community colleges in my area are 1-2 year waits for the RN program. Who has the time. I have taken all the pre-reqs. Are there any schools that are not wait listed?!

I live in Corning NY and I believe our college does not have a waiting list. The program is INTENSE and vary time consuming, but well worth it. I missed passing last year by .04 points with a cut-off of 75%.(Ihad a 74.6%) So, after petitioning to get back in and waiting to see if there was a spot, about 20 or so students were allowed to re-register. Good Luck.

SNACCNATHAN · Jan 26, 2011

Try SUNYACC (Adirondack Community College). There is not a wait list, rather an "interview" that will determine your acceptance into the program. That being said, you need to have darn good grades to get in. -I had a 3.8 at the time of my interview. Good Luck!!