Concordia Fall 2015 ABSN

at27 · May 1, 2015

Hi all. Congrats to those who were accepted. I also applied to Concordia and was invited for an interview last Monday, April 20. The interview went well, very laid back and casual. I have not yet taken my TEAS exam and am looking to schedule it for either this week or next so that they can give me a final decision. How did you all score on your TEAS exam?

Good luck on your TEAS exam! I scored a 'advanced level'. Concordia requires a minimum level of 'proficiency'.

MackLF · May 19, 2015

I received my letter of acceptance on Thursday. I have decided to attend Concordia as I am still wait listed at Pace and have recently heard some discouraging things about their program. Does anyone know the exact start date of Concordia Fall 2015 program? I need to give my letter of resignation at work and can't figure that out until I know when school starts.

at27 · May 19, 2015

Congratulations!! What did you hear about Pace? I had read many stories about their program on forums.

Below is a link to the Nursing cohort calendar. It says orientation will begin August 20th.

http://www.concordia-ny.edu/academics/documents/AcademicCalendar2015-16NursingCohorts.pdf

MackLF · May 19, 2015

Thank you for the calendar! Have you made a decision yet? I have looked at MANY schools and this forum has been helpful in shedding light on certain programs. I interviewed with Pace a few months back and the facilities were updated and looked great and I was eager to go there. Recently, I have read several negative reviews about their program on this forum. Granted, I am not a student there and every program is going to have some students who have complaints, I just feel that it will not be the best fit for me. It seems that a lot of students leave the program, by choice or otherwise, which is why the NCLEX pass rate is 100% there. The reviews I have read about Concordia don't leave a bad taste in my mouth, and that is a good feeling after being at this for 3 years now.

at27 · May 20, 2015

Yes, I will actually be attending Concordia as well. It was the only school I applied to because I sent in my application for the early deadline. I had plans of also applying to Pace, NYU, Lehman and MSV. But, Concordia gave 30 days for the deposit and the rest of the applications were due more than a month away. So why risk it?

I met a RN who graduated from Concordia who was also an alum from my college. She strongly recommended the program and said the professors are very attentive on a personal level and only wish the best for you. I definitely felt that atmosphere when I went in for my interview.

KatyCar · May 20, 2015

I graduated in cohort 5 (12/2013) from Concordia! I know there have probably been some changes since then (bigger class size, more technology/additions to sim lab) but I would highly recommend it!! I did the accelerated route and it was challenging but rewarding. Im currently working and feel that it prepared me as much as school can prepare you for the real world (soooo different! You will see!) feel free to ask me questions, hope I can help. I also was looking at Pace and had mixed feelings, in the end I only applied to Concordia and I don't regret it!

bayolawal · May 22, 2015

I received my letter of acceptance on Thursday. I have decided to attend Concordia as I am still wait listed at Pace and have recently heard some discouraging things about their program. Does anyone know the exact start date of Concordia Fall 2015 program? I need to give my letter of resignation at work and can't figure that out until I know when school starts.

Start date for comcordia is Aug 20th

ndns · May 23, 2015

I feel such joy reading all your posts.I will be starting the Accelerated BSN at Concordia also this fall. I wish you all the best, and see you at orientation.

QueensGirl84 · May 28, 2015

congrats to everyone who has been accepted! i will also be joining this fall semester. =)

and just wanted to ask, has anyone received their financial aid package yet from the school...?

at27 · May 28, 2015

I feel such joy reading all your posts.I will be starting the accelerated BSN at Concordia also this fall. I wish you all the best, and see you at orientation.

Congrats!! See you at orientation!

at27 · May 28, 2015

congrats to everyone who has been accepted! i will also be joining this fall semester. =)
and just wanted to ask, has anyone received their financial aid package yet from the school...?

I only received loans

MackLF · May 29, 2015

So great to see so many accepted students here. I look forward to meeting everyone at orientation. I have not yet paid my deposit and so I have received nothing from Concordia beyond my acceptance letter. The woman I interviewed with did email me to tell me that orientation is schedule for the 20th with classes beginning on the 24th, but that these dates are subject to change. I am going to create a FaceBook page for accepted students so that we can all connect in an easier fashion - sometimes this website can be fussy. Thank you KatyCar for your insight, it is appreciated. I received a spot in the program at Columbia this week but am sticking with Concordia based on the positive reviews and my gut instinct.