Stony Brook Accelerated Nursing Class of 2015

PacoUSA, BSN, RN · Mar 15, 2014

Out of the hundreds of applicants only about 160 get an interview so that's great! They'll accept 80 in the end.

I heard an UNCOMFIRMED rumor that the class size for the accelerated program is being reduced by about half. Just sayin' ... so in essence the competition may be greater for seats.

fkanaffn5 · Mar 15, 2014

I heard an UNCOMFIRMED rumor that the class size for the accelerated program is being reduced by about half. Just sayin' ... so in essence the competition may be greater for seats.

Did you hear that rumor for this year's class or just the years to come?

Phopefulnurse · Mar 17, 2014

Goveg can you email me something for the math! Yes it's been years lol is there algebra on it? I applied to the 2 year program do you know what qualifications you needed to have for the accelerated? Thanks I appreciate all of your help! mailto:[email protected]

Phopefulnurse · Mar 17, 2014

oops!!! Is this thread only for the accelerated program?!! lol sorry

HopefulSRNA1234 · Mar 17, 2014

It probably doesn't matter which one you respond to I sent it. There isn't any algebra but I would have preferred that! It's a lot of fractions, decimals and long division that I think we've all long forgotten. For the one year program you have to have a prior bachelors and then the same prereqs as the two year I believe

Phopefulnurse · Mar 17, 2014

Ugh! Yeah am great at Algebra would of preferred as well. Is this math test new? I asked most of my RN friends and they never had to take a math test only those who were accepted as a freshman which was more of an University requirement. I checked my email I don't see it lol what should I look off email address?

Phopefulnurse · Mar 17, 2014

I got it! Thank soo much! Is the test multiple choice?

PacoUSA, BSN, RN · Mar 18, 2014

Did you hear that rumor for this year's class or just the years to come?

I heard it starts with the class beginning this June. Still trying to confirm this though.

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carolinee86 · Apr 9, 2014

Hello Everyone....

this will be my 1st time and hopefully the last time ill apply to SB accel. nursing program.

My main question is how does it look like? i mean the admission, registration... step by step... from i remember the lady at SB told be there are few steps... some interviews, math exam? Can someone tell me how can get ready for that...and is it hard???

thank you....

carolinee86 · Apr 9, 2014

and about math.... do u guys have any sample tests???? if yes please email me some at [email protected]

thank you

nyv2015 · Apr 9, 2014

Hello All,

I thought some of you might have advice for me since you are familiar withe the type of applicant SBU accepts. I wanted to know if I have a decent chance of acceptance for the accelerated program for the upcoming year. These are my stats:

Undergraduate GPA: Stony Brook University 3.4 Double Major Psychology and English, Deans List, Study Abroad

Graduate GPA: 3.9 Queens College Applied Linguistics/tesol, Taught overseas in Vietnam summer 2011

Research Exp: Stony Brook Research Assistant in a Psychology Lab, Spring 2010 studying Women's Health

Healthcare Exp: One year as a Medical Assistant 2010-2011

Currently I am NYC teacher. I teach Junior High ESL

I am still finishing up my pre-reqs so I don't know what my science/math gpa will be but probably between 3.5-3.7

I applied to Molloy who will accept me without pre-reqs but it is expensive and seeing as I am a Stony Brook grad I would love to go back there. At first I didn't think I had a shot because my undergrad grades are not great, but I might regret not trying. If Molloy accepts me and I decline in hopes of getting into SBU, and I dont get int, I may have lost my shot at Molloy also. Anyone have any advice?

bloodorange · Apr 9, 2014

Hey NesSa87 - I think SBU cares a lot more about your character than about your GPA (as long as it's above a certain level). Write a kick-butt essay, present your passion to pursue nursing, brush up on your arithmetic skills and interview-type questions, and you've got as good a chance as anyone.