Stony Brook Basic BSN Class of 2022

cew530 · Nov 21, 2019

I don’t remember exactly, maybe 10-15? They are pretty straight forward and basic math. To put into perspective, the one that took me the longest was probably a long division question.

NurseKote, CNA · Nov 21, 2019

On 11/20/2019 at 1:27 PM, Feeij said:
Hi everyone!
im also applying again. I applied last year and also got an interview but scored too low on the math test, which was annoying (I was too nervous) and didn’t get in. I was really close!! So I’m trying again now that I know what to expect. I also applied to SCCC as a backup ?

what’s everyone gpa?
my overall is 3.6 and science is 3.22.

Hi, sorry to hear about your first try. Did they let you know the math score was the reason for their decision or give you insight on how you did? In our interview, we were told that there is rubric scale that is sent to the dean to make a decision. It is calculated between interview, GPA, science GPA, math score, and essay score. So it can be pretty balanced out if you were weaker in one area. Not sure if this is new or how they always did it.

dandiellions · Nov 22, 2019

@cew530 It’s definitely relieving to know that the questions are straightforward. Thank you!

Feeij, CNA · Nov 22, 2019

5 hours ago, NurseKote said:
Hi, sorry to hear about your first try. Did they let you know the math score was the reason for their decision or give you insight on how you did? In our interview, we were told that there is rubric scale that is sent to the dean to make a decision. It is calculated between interview, GPA, science GPA, math score, and essay score. So it can be pretty balanced out if you were weaker in one area. Not sure if this is new or how they always did it.

They don’t let you know why they didn’t accept you but I knew it was the math. I do well on essays and interviews. I know that they care about the math test the most, so that makes sense. Also if your gpa isn’t a 4.0, you’d have to make up for that by acing the interview, essay and math. I didn’t have a 4.0 plus didn’t do too well on the math. There’s too much competition. There’s always someone as good or better than you lol. Their NCLEX passing rates are very high and they want to keep it that way. I’ll try again but I know I have good chances to get into Suffolk which takes away a lot of pressure.

Every person they interview is really motivated. It’s very competitive and I think that most of them score very high in each of those “tests”. Therefore you’re not really allowed to be too weak in one area. There are too many applicants with 4.0’s that ace them all!

Wdave · Jan 3, 2020

Just finished my App last night.

I did not know before this thread that the would be a test during the interview. Are there any sort of examples for the types of questions we would be asked?

Good luck everyone

cew530 · Jan 3, 2020

@Wdave they give you the topics that you need to know for the math when you are invited to interview (via email). Pretty basic stuff (multiplication/division, adding/subtracting, fractions, percentages, decimals, etc.). The writing portion is pretty easy because the question will most likely be very similar to the essay question that you prepared for the application.

Wdave · Jan 9, 2020

On 1/3/2020 at 4:40 PM, cew530 said:
@Wdave they give you the topics that you need to know for the math when you are invited to interview (via email). Pretty basic stuff (multiplication/division, adding/subtracting, fractions, percentages, decimals, etc.). The writing portion is pretty easy because the question will most likely be very similar to the essay question that you prepared for the application.

Thank you for the info.

Good luck to all.

I've got a 3.69 overall

And a 3.66 for science with just Micro and Gen bio 2 left to take in the spring for my associates.

beckanursa1 · Jan 9, 2020

Guys I went to SB school of nursing. They said in 3-4 weeks they are emailing decision letters ?

dandiellions · Jan 9, 2020

2 hours ago, beckanursa1 said:
Guys I went to SB school of nursing. They said in 3-4 weeks they are emailing decision letters ?

That’s probably in regard to interviews. As far as I know, the admissions letters come out sometime in April.

Wdave · Jan 9, 2020

13 minutes ago, dandiellions said:
That’s probably in regard to interviews. As far as I know, the admissions letters come out sometime in April.

Regardless the wait is going to kill me.

beckanursa1 · Jan 9, 2020

Yes probably. Good luck everyone

dandiellions · Jan 10, 2020

1 hour ago, Wdave said:
Regardless the wait is going to kill me.

Oh I know. I sent my application in 2 days ago and I’m already anxious to hear an update. ?

Wishing us all the best of luck! Did anyone apply elsewhere?