Stony Brook 2012 Hopeful...Need some help

[tati1435]

hi,

i'm re-posting this from the pre-nursing students section since i got no response...and i'm just hoping someone can help me out...please read below...any advice would be appreciated...thanks!

hello

this is actually my first post on here since deciding to pursue nursing as a second degree (well actually third)...i just started to take my pre-req classes and i just finished this past semester with straight a's in both chem and bio. but i have a huge dilemna that i'm hoping someone can give me some sort of insight to. so here it is:

first, i can't afford to go to a private nursing school as far as taking out any more loans than i already have since i maxed out completely when i went to school for my ba and mba. right now, i can say that i can try and save up enough money to pay for one year out of pocket for a state school (preferably stonybrook). i do not like any of the nursing programs as far as hunter or downstate go...so for me the only affordable school and for what seems to me like an incredible program is stonybrook. second, my gpa in my undergrad, shall i say is less than stellar and from what i've seen in past postings most people get in with at least a 3.3...mine unfotunately was a 2.5...chalk it up to being young, dumb and stupid...and not realizing what i wanted to do with the rest of my life. but later down the line i decided to try and go for my mba. i graduated with a 3.03...which is at least better than my undergrad but nowhere near being competitive. even though i finished my science pre-req's with a 4.0 for last semester and if i continue to get a's in all my coursework for the next 3 classes...(which is ultimately my goal). i still feel that it won't be enough. i'm definitely looking into volunteering anywhere they'll take me so i at least stand out....and i'm taking the gre's in jan. (only reason why i signed up is b/c i thought i wanted to go to pace u. until i saw the tuition per semester and decided otherwise). i'm trying to think of other ways to make myself stand out and i'm even considering taking the teas even though i know its not required. my whole goal at this point is take all my pre-req's before the application date opens in sept. so maybe if i send in my app early everything will be in place so i at least have a chance of getting into the program.

and here are my questions....knowing how competitive the school is and doing all these classes and volunteer work coupled with the tests i will be taking along with at least having somewhat of an advantage since i have a masters....is there any possibilty that i might get in? is there anything else that i can do to make myself stand out other than having a flawless essay (which i plan to start working on in the beginning of the year)? has anyone been in a similar position and made it in? (i would feel so much better if someone out there has)....also, i know this is crazy...but i'm not applying to any other nursing schools....none of the programs in the area interest me..or i should say a few do but again, i can't afford it. so, i'm putting all my eggs in one basket and hoping and praying to every god imagaginable that i make it in....a whole years worth of work to not get in would be really hard to take since i'm paying for my pre-req's out of pocket and sacrificing alot of time spent to completing this endeavor....if anyone out there can give me some advice i would greatly appreciate it...at least to put my nerves to rest...

thanks in advance for any responses :)

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[cas89]

Hi Tati, I'm assuming you are applying to stonybrooks 1 year program? Or 2 year? You should apply to both regardless. Stonybrook is extremely competitive as they get hundreds of applications and only accept less than 100 each yr. If you don't get in the first time you apply you can always try the next yr and maybe in the meantime get some training (EMT or CNA) that would look good on your application. I applied this year for the one year program and am waiting anxiously for a response. I have a 3.2 undergrad GPA. You might also want to look into other routes into nursing like an associates degree at a community college...? Good luck!

[tati1435]

I'm trying to apply for the 1 year program...but i guess it would be smart to go ahead and apply for the 2 year as well....I really didn't want to spend so much time (and money) in going to school but, if I don't get in to the 1 yr program at least I'll have a shot at the 2. Anyway, thanks for responding and I hope you get in! if you can check back in and let me know if you got in...best of luck

[PacoUSA, BSN, RN]

I'm assuming you're looking to apply for the entering 2012 class, correct? Because the 1-year deadline for 2011 has long passed and I believe the 2-year deadline was this week (yesterday, if not mistaken). Cas89's advice is wise, I would get training in CNA or EMT and get some experience. But based on what you stated in your post, it is hard to determine either way what can happen. Like you said, it's competitive. Why not start volunteering @ Stony Brook's hospital?? You should as Cas89 stated apply to associate programs as well. I only applied to Stony Brook last year and was waitlisted, ultimately did not get in, so I can say from personal experience not to place your eggs in one basket. I had to wait a whole year to do the processes again. This year I am doing things differently, reapplying to Stony Brook and a doing a few other schools.

[Joie_de_vivre]

Tati, wishing you all the best!! Paco, you are so insightful - congrats on getting in!! I'm shooting for class of 2012 accelerated program :monkeydance::monkeydance::monkeydance:

[PacoUSA, BSN, RN]

Tati, wishing you all the best!! Paco, you are so insightful - congrats on getting in!! I'm shooting for class of 2012 accelerated program :monkeydance::monkeydance::monkeydance:

GOOD LUCK!! I will be starting classes next week! And thank you for the kind words :) Believe in yourself and give 100%!