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  1. ABSN UMASS Amherst 2018

    Hi there! I will be applying to UMass Amherst for the Aug 2018 entering class. I wanted to start a thread for any prospective applicants. Feel free to discuss anything! Hopefully we can all help each other through the next couple of months while we ...
  2. ABSN UMASS Amherst 2018

    4.0 prerequisites - they only consider the prerequisite GPA
  3. ABSN UMASS Amherst 2018

    I said "most students" Of course there are other factors: essay/experience/rec- I'm not discounting experience. All things being equal, they'd look at the other factors to determine if you get a spot.
  4. ABSN UMASS Amherst 2018

    They don't look at or care about undergrad GPA. They only consider the prerequisite GPA. Like you said, you had a 4.0. I asked admissions about this and they basically admitted as such. Most students who get in have a 3.7 prereq GPA at least.
  5. ABSN UMASS Amherst 2018

    @Rachel9- I had a 4.0, 10+ years taking care of a child with special needs (commensurate with LPN duties), and I know my A&P professor wrote me a great rec. Honestly I don't think they care as much about the experience as they do the grades. From...
  6. ABSN UMASS Amherst 2018

    Thanks for the feedback! :)
  7. ABSN UMASS Amherst 2018

    Hey everyone - congrats to those who got in and good luck to those waitlisted! I wanted to get some honest feedback regarding the Welcome reception. Do you guys think it would be weird for my mom to come? We want to make a day of it, look at apartme...
  8. ABSN UMASS Amherst 2018

    Just got the email - ACCEPTED!!!!
  9. ABSN UMASS Amherst 2018

    Yes, email
  10. ABSN UMASS Amherst 2018

    I just called the admissions office and the person I spoke to said all decisions: accepted/denied/waitlisted will go out tomorrow. Good luck everyone!
  11. ABSN UMASS Amherst 2018

    @ Rondo - I know, right? I'm brown and this icon is not working out at all hahaha. I agree with you re: GPA/stats. I imagine that will be more useful when decisions are out and for anyone who was waitlisted/denied admission who wants a better unders...
  12. ABSN UMASS Amherst 2018

    I went through the posts from 2015, 2016, and 2017 and it seems the first batch of accepted students received (physical) mailed notice on Feb 28 and then others received an email on March 1 with the mailed letter following shortly after. I'm so nerv...
  13. ABSN UMASS Amherst 2018

    They send out notice to waitlisted students.
  14. ABSN UMASS Amherst 2018

    One week, everyone! I am so nervous. If you get in, what would you do about housing? I know very little about the Springfield area.
  15. ABSN UMASS Amherst 2017

    Hi Shamadi - I still cannot private message (they only allow that if you most at least 15 times). Would you still recommend this program to others? Do you feel on track to be prepared for the NCLEX? How are the classes/grades structured? Thank you!
  16. ABSN UMASS Amherst 2018

    Hi Kenzie - you and I have similar backgrounds. I also worked really hard on the prereqs while working full time as part of an academic "redemption". Luckily, UMass Amhert ABSN only looks at the prereq GPA, not your BA cum. :)
  17. ABSN UMASS Amherst 2017

    Hello shamadi, I wanted to direct message you but I am not active enough to be allowed to do that. How is the program going so far? Do you believe the program is organized? I applied and am impatiently counting down until March.
  18. ABSN UMASS Amherst 2018

    Hi all, While we wait for the admissions committee, I wanted to get to know the people who applied to this program (hey we may be future colleagues :) ) Mind sharing why you decided to apply to this program and a bit about your background (undergrad...
  19. ABSN UMASS Amherst 2018

    Hello everyone, I received the application complete email last Friday. They send out updates every Tuesday and Friday. The Jan 15 deadline is strict for the application. Feb 1 is just additional time to get transcripts/recs in. If you haven't yet su...
  20. ABSN UMASS Amherst 2018

    It seems like they are really cutting down on the application steps. I remember last year there were 2 recommendations and an interview. Now it's 1 rec and no interview (from what I've heard). I wonder why they've made these changes?
  21. ABSN UMASS Amherst 2018

    Hi there - follow the instructions on the actual recommendation form. My letter was sent to the cpe admissions email and they replied very quickly to acknowledge receipt. Upload your essay and resume on the online app.
  22. ABSN UMASS Amherst 2018

    I just finished Micro and A&P II as well! That was a fun semester lol. From what I have read, they only look at prereq grades (3.0 minimum in prereq GPA). Is that your understanding as well?
  23. ABSN UMASS Amherst 2018

    Apparently they changed the # of recs needed. There were always 2 required recs and now it seems there is only 1 that is required.
  24. ABSN UMASS Amherst 2017

    Hi Everyone, Future UMass Amherst ABSN applicant here (will be applying for 2018's entering class). The website states: Applicants must have completed all prerequisite courses with a grade of C or better in each course and a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or ...