Goldfarb ABSN 2019

alannad · Sep 3, 2018

I don't know the precise answer to your question but wanted to say hello. I just found out that I am on the waitlist for the Spring 2019 ABSN class as well with a guaranteed start in the Summer 2019 session so there is a chance that we will be in class together. I have finished all my prereqs, but from the information in the letter that I received, it sounds like you just need to sent them the transcripts as soon as they become available after finishing your classes.

heyred823, BSN, RN · Sep 6, 2018

@alannad

Congrats! When did you submit your application? What was your undergrad GPA and prereq GPA (if you don't mind telling)? My application just switched over to "Processed: Complete Ready to Review, " so I'm just waiting now. Did it take them the full 12 weeks?

Sorry for so many questions, I'm just really wanting to do this program!

Best,

Sara

alannad · Sep 6, 2018

I applied in Jun and it took 8 weeks to receive my letter. My undergrad GPA for my BS was a 4.0 but they took the GPA's from all 4 colleges/universities that I have ever attended (I was military) and averaged the GPA's by college not overall classes so that 1 class I took at Purdue and got a 3.0 in weighted as much as the 3 years I took at ASU and had a cumulative 4.0 GPA. My 3.21 GPA for my AA was weighed equally as well... According to their methodology, my overall cumulative GPA was a 3.79. My cumulative core prerequisite GPA was a 3.93.

It was a long 8 weeks (I think that I checked the website every day at least once-lol) but I was happy that it didn't take any longer. In the end, I received my letter before the website was updated.

I have emailed admissions twice and they have been very responsive to questions I have asked. It took them 3 weeks to deposit the check I sent to secure my spot and I was starting to panic since I was given 30 days to respond. The website still doesn't reflect my status but admissions confirmed it for me, so I wouldn't hesitate to check in occasionally via email if you have any concerns.

Best of luck to you, I hope that you get your acceptance letter soon!

Alanna

Miaxine · Sep 7, 2018

Hi Alanna, I'll be joining the Spring 2019 cohort but have yet to finish my prereqs. I'm stuck on my research paper and have 3 other courses to finish after that. There's a chance that you might get a spot for Spring, I heard slots open fast so hang in there. At least, you're done with prereqs and you got a really high GPA that says you're gonna thrive in nursing

heyred823, BSN, RN · Oct 24, 2018

@alannad,

Hey Alanna!

I got my letter, I am waitlisted for Spring 2019 and have to submit my depost to find out what term I am guaranteed for. Are you still on the waitlist or have you gotten a spot for Spring 2019? Did they say when the mandatory orientation for Spring 2019 is if you get a spot? The ambiguity of not knowing is stressing me out! :)

Thanks again!

Sara

alannad · Oct 24, 2018

Sara,

Congratulations! I am now off the waitlist and slated to start in the Spring (Jan 7th). I would suggest calling or emailing about a week after you send your deposit to ask where you are on the waitlist. I was lucky and was number 1 on the waitlist a few weeks after I sent in my deposit so I didn't have to wait too long for a spot. The mandatory orientations are November 30th and December 1st for the Spring (January 7) start. Best of luck! I hope that you don't have to wait too long for a definite start date.

Alanna

heyred823, BSN, RN · Oct 30, 2018

Alanna,

Thank you for answering all of my questions! :)

I sent off my $150 deposit, now I'm just waiting on the confirmation letter... I'm from STL, but I'm currently working and living out of state,so I'm trying to get an idea of the process as soon as possible. Do you know how close to the start of the semester they are still pulling people from the waitlist (in other words, any idea when I would know for sure I won't be called for Jan. 2019?)? Also, do you know if you are allowed to defer?

Thanks again!!

Sara

alannad · Oct 30, 2018

I don't know when they stop pulling people from the waitlist but there are a series of requirements that must be finalized by the end of November (the 26th, I think) so that would limit the timing. The requirements entail proof of vaccines, a drug test, BLS for Healthcare Providers certification,a background check, a two-step TB test, and current flu shot in addition to all transcripts etc. I think that was all of them. I am fairly certain that you can defer but I am not 100% positive. My best guess is that you would have to know fairly soon in order to accomplish all the requirements on time.

Alanna

heyred823, BSN, RN · Oct 31, 2018

Thanks again for being amazingly helpful, Alanna!

I called today and Admissions said they could still potentially take people off the waitlist 2-3 weeks before January start! Eep. I guess I'll gather my records and such just in case, good thing I already did my BLS this summer for another program I applied to. Did you just go through your PCP for the TB test?

Perhaps I'll see you in January! :)

Best,

Sara

alannad · Oct 31, 2018

I ended up using a Walgreen's Express clinic for my TB tests, Hep B series, and flu shot. It was just easier for me than going to my PCP.

I hope that you get a letter saying that you are off the waitlist really soon!

Alanna