Quinnipiac ABSN 2016

saracampion · Mar 4, 2016

Has anyone heard anything yet? I got into UMass Amherst and the cost of that program is significantly lower so I think I'm going to go that route. Still would like to hear back from QU though :)

Linmat · Mar 5, 2016

Hi guys,

I haven't heard anything yet. I am literally checking the website every single day, and I am so anxious. I emailed the lady that sent out the October email asking her when we can expect to hear, and this is the response I received yesterday:

"As indicated in the October email, the Accelerated Nursing Admissions Committee will get decisions to us in the admissions office during the month of March. Once received, letters will be sent. Thank you for your patience"

So, I guess we have to hang in there.

Blove419 · Mar 7, 2016

Hopefully the first wave of decisions has been sent out... this wait is rough. :facepalm:

Lynn94 · Mar 7, 2016

Hi! I have also been anxiously waiting to hear back. I spoke to someone in admissions today and she said they have begun sending out decisions in the order of when they were submitted.

Good luck to everyone!

beginm2010 · Mar 8, 2016

Hi Guys,

I received the same answer from QU. They said they are just beginning to send out the letters, but due to the high volume of applicants the majority of the letters will be sent to homes via mail closer to mid-March. I cannot wait to hear the answer so I can start making some decisions for sure.

Good luck to all the applicants!

Linmat · Mar 8, 2016

So, maybe another week or so, and we will hopefully know. Ugh, this wait is killing me! :/

saracampion · Mar 8, 2016

How is everyone planning on paying for school? I know that with the second bachelors there are limited financial resources available. I'd love to go to QU but the finances seem hard to get in order.

Hilary91 · Mar 8, 2016

Has anyone checked the status of their application? If you go to http://www.quinnipiac.edu/admissions/undergraduate-admissions/undergraduate-admissions-status-check and use the ID number they gave you in one of the emails they sent you, you can see whether your application is "in review" or "decision made." It won't inform you if you get accepted or not, but it will let you know if your application is still in review (according to past posts I've read about QU ABSN program). :) We just have to be patient, whatever happens, happens! Stay positive!

beginm2010 · Mar 8, 2016

Hi saracampion!

I am a little worries about the financial situation as well which is why I also applied to SCSU which is a third of the price. QU is around $56,000 and SCSU is around $20,000 so HUGE difference. I have already begun looking into scholarships which will help a little with books, uniforms, and the little things. I read an article that stated "for every 10 scholarships you apply to, you will win 1". Not to say this is a definite but I used this logic for my first undergraduate degree -and my grades are average with lots of service experience-and won a few scholarships. The sites that I find helpful are: Unigo, Fastweb and scholarship.com. I also look in the local newspaper which sometimes has scholarships for students pursuing an undergraduate degree. If you have lots of community service or volunteer experience you can apply to places like Rotary or Lions Club which sometimes accept undergraduate applicants. Otherwise, FAFSA loans and such are the way to go. Just be sure to check the type of loan they approve you for because some of them have crazy interest costs attached to them.

It is important to apply to scholarships prior to the start of school because unfortunately we will be totally slammed with work.

Another idea I am currently researching is a forgiven loan/promise loan where you agree to work with a specific population or environment for a time period and a chunk of your loan is "forgiven" or rather dropped from what you must pay back. Still in the early research part of this but I know that my friend did it for her teaching degree.

Hope that helps! :)

saracampion · Mar 10, 2016

Thank you for your response! Unfortunately I can't justify the cost of QU, for me it's not worth it because I applied and got into a school that's a little cheaper (Estimated cost of attendance including all housing, books, and supplies is cheaper than just the tuition for Quinnipiac). I think ultimately a BSN is a BSN no matter where it's from (as long as it's not online!)

beginm2010 · Mar 11, 2016

Hi saracampion!

I totally understand. If I get accepted into SCSU (the school that is 1/3 the price of QU) I will be going the more affordable route. I definitely feel that I can achieve the same goals at a less expensive school, if given the opportunity. Good luck at your school & Congrats on being accepted to the other college you applied to!!!

beginm2010 · Mar 16, 2016

Has anyone received their letter yet? This has been quite a wait.