Concordia University Irvine ABSN Summer 2021

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This will be the thread to discuss the application and interview process for CUI's ABSN program beginning Summer 2021.

Judging by the thread from last year, interview invitations go out in late February, with acceptances being announced at the end of March. There appears to have been a group interview as well as a timed essay component.

Looking forward to hearing from this year's Applicant pool!

[Hopingandpraying8]

Anyone know how many interview vs. how many spots in the program? Feeling like I wasn’t able to stand out in my interview and feeling very discouraged ?

[kmcali]

7 hours ago, Hopingandpraying8 said:

Anyone know how many interview vs. how many spots in the program? Feeling like I wasn’t able to stand out in my interview and feeling very discouraged ?

don’t stress, I’m sure you did well! just be relieved that you got through it! I believe there’s 64 spots in the program but as for how many interview, I’m not sure ? 

[EllFlo]

12 hours ago, Hopingandpraying8 said:

Anyone know how many interview vs. how many spots in the program? Feeling like I wasn’t able to stand out in my interview and feeling very discouraged ?

Hi! I thought I heard them say they're interviewing 200 and on their website it says they accept 64 each cohort! Best of luck!

[kmcali]

1 hour ago, EllFlo said:

Hi! I thought I heard them say they're interviewing 200 and on their website it says they accept 64 each cohort! Best of luck!

I believe they’re interviewing 140 for 64 spots! good luck to everyone, it’s almost done! 

[EllFlo]

Hi all! Just wanted to say congrats, we're done with our interviews! Wishing everyone the best of luck! ? 

[Kelseyyyyy]

@Ant129 hi! When discussing the tuition cost of the program you mentioned there was an option to add health coverage. Do you happen to know how much extra that is? Appreciate it! 

[ten129, BSN, RN]

3 hours ago, Kelseyyyyy said:

@Ant129 hi! When discussing the tuition cost of the program you mentioned there was an option to add health coverage. Do you happen to know how much extra that is? Appreciate it! 

Hi @Kelseyyyyy! ? It says it's about $1,220 per year but I'm not sure if it increases every year

[Tinyseabee, CNA]

Awaiting acceptance/rejections around April 2nd! Trying not to pay attention to the calendar until then LOL

[Joanne Lee]

Same! Did they say all applicants will be notified on that day, or is it rolling?

[Tinyseabee, CNA]

3 hours ago, Joanne Lee said:

Same! Did they say all applicants will be notified on that day, or is it rolling?

It sounds like a soft deadline to me, so I won't expect to hear from them any earlier than the 2nd.

[Allison Newhouse]

Hi everyone!

I know you are awaiting responses on admission but I am applying for the Fall 2021 cohort and was wondering, for those who got interviews, what your application stats are like: GPA's for the pre-requisites, prior degree, work experience, etc. 

Thanks and best of luck to you all!

[Tinyseabee, CNA]

Just now, Allison Newhouse said:

Hi everyone!

I know you are awaiting responses on admission but I am applying for the Fall 2021 cohort and was wondering, for those who got interviews, what your application stats are like: GPA's for the pre-requisites, prior degree, work experience, etc. 

Thanks and best of luck to you all!

Everyone in my interview group had worked or volunteered for at least a year, I only have my CNA license. Can't speak for any of their GPAs but I have a 4.0 prereq & 3.7+ previous BA & master's degree in an outside field. Previous degrees varied a lot since many are changing careers. I think the committee puts a lot of stock in the interview to test your personality & readiness to devote yourself to the program.