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I haven't seen one and it would be great if we could all connect on fb.

Just got my acceptance letter too. Congrats to everyone who has heard, and cheers to an early response!

That's not true! During interviews they mentioned a high percentage of the alternates are offered spots in the program, and notice is often (but not always) provided fairly last minute. If the ABSN at SB is your dream, don't lose hope. I'm sorry you'...

OH yes @futurenursing4! I've been checking my application and solar account on a normal basis in hopes there will be some clue on status. I was in such a panic for the math and the writing sample that I have no idea. The topic and questions weren't d...

Yes, good luck to everyone tomorrow! From previous years' threads, there are 4-5 people in our group and they'll ask us 5-8 questions. The interview is about a full hour, and we have about 50 minutes to complete the math and writing portions, leaving...

I do! See you there!

Thank you! This is exactly what I was hoping to better understand, and will keep in mind the schedule may have shifted slightly.

@EileenC thanks so much for answering our questions, and congrats on getting through the program! Can you shed any light on your weekly schedule? You mentioned clinicals were 1 day per week throughout the summer, and then twice a week for the rest of...

Is there anything I can do to lighten the mental workload prior to attending nursing school? Would practicing NCLEX questions help (eg each question I come across would probably require me to research the question and all answers and I'd therefore fa...

@futurenursing4 - The email came from Jan Kavazanjian who works with the admissions office at Stony Brook, I received it at 1:38pm on Friday (1/12), and it said "...you've been selected for an onsite interview." The waiting game is the worst, but don...

Thank you! I'll definitely share my experience following the interview. This is just the first wave that went out, and as others mentioned, it went out much earlier than previous years. Don't worry about not hearing back yet. I'd be surprised if they...

I got my interview email today too! I submitted late in the day on 10/4. I chose 10/31 at 10am. Anyone else scheduled for this time?

Graduated from Stony Brook with a 3.85, but a year in law school brought me to a 3.5; my science prereq GPA is a 4.0. Besides stats, which I have a B in, I have all As in my prereqs, and I'm finishing up micro this semester. I'm a yoga teacher, and v...

Thanks for the helpful responses! I'm in NY and having a hard time finding ANY job in any nearby hospitals; even receptionist jobs are competitive in hospitals around here. Working in a hospital for hands on experience would be ideal right now. I'll ...

It took me 5 months to complete the chemistry class. Here's what I had going on: 1. I worked full time and have a toddler; 2. I decided to take A&P 1 and 2 during the summer, so, I put chem on pause for about 11-12 weeks; 3. I wanted an A so I wa...

I submitted my app on 10/4 and am really feeling the pressure of waiting! Can't wait to hear about the fist wave of interviews for everyone!

I'm applying to accelerated and traditional BSN programs (I'm not an RN and have a Bachelor's in psychology). For those in either program, what are the hours you spend in class and studying? I'm looking for hours on both programs. I'm dealing with a ...

So I went against my better judgment and took the three science classes over the summer - I got As in all three (I'm finishing up the last one soon), while working and taking care of a toddler (with my husband's help). Just wanted to update this post...

I'm interested in applying to an accelerated BSN program. I already have my bachelor's but need to take 3 of the 4 science prerequisites prior to submitting my application to nursing school. In order to apply for the 2019 nursing school term, I must ...

I'm interested in applying to Stony Brook's accelerated BSN program. They require 4 personal reference letters and strictly asked that no friends or family write letters while mentioning letters from nurses and those in the medical field are preferre...

Hey All! I'm interested in an accelerated Bachelor's in nursing and came across Columbia's accelerated Mater's in nursing. Is this a valuable degree given there's no specialty attached to it? Logically, it seems odd as it's intended for someone who h...

Thank you everyone! Due to everyone's advice I decided against taking the three summer classes.

Thank you for your guidance and positivity! I ended up taking chemistry through Portage, and so far, so good. Unfortunately, the BSN program I'm interested in doesn't accept the A&P and Microbiology classes from Portage. Good luck with the ABSN p...