StonyBrook ABSN: Class of 2021

[ipicurn]

Hi all,

Thought I'd start a thread here so we can connect. I am in the process of taking my pre-reqs and plan to submit my application by the Oct 2019 deadline for the Summer 2020 start.

I'm planning on attending the Sept 19 info session on campus - anyone else going?

[Lovelyliseey]

Hi!

I submitted my application in early August. I am eagerly awaiting October.

I work at the hospital currently and I unfortunately can not make any of the info sessions :( but hopefully when you go maybe you can share some of the info you get? I really wish I could attend one.

[goldnr]

Hi! Happy to see this thread.

I also am applying (my last reference was submitted ~10 days ago). I don't think I can attend any of the info sessions, but am hoping I can squeeze one in. I'd also love to hear info you get at the session, @chanuts!

I am quite nervous about this!

[lobo92]

Hi All,

I applied mid-August to the accelerated program and also the basic bach program. I attended an info session in May and thought it was pretty helpful, they really emphasized grades over anything else.

I don't have any previous healthcare experience which I originally thought would hurt my application, but at the info session I was told that it won't have much bearing on it. I think I still have the hand out at home if anyone wants a copy!

[Lovelyliseey]

3 hours ago, lobo92 said:

Hi All,

I applied mid-August to the accelerated program and also the basic bach program. I attended an info session in May and thought it was pretty helpful, they really emphasized grades over anything else.

I don't have any previous healthcare experience which I originally thought would hurt my application, but at the info session I was told that it won't have much bearing on it. I think I still have the hand out at home if anyone wants a copy!

I would definitely like a copy if you still have it!

do you happen to know what their typical GPA requirement is? I know they say 3.0 on their website but I’m wondering if they are looking more for higher 3 GPA’s.

[someoneacceptme]

Hi all! Currently applying to the program now...I know the deadline is oct 3. Do you guys know if it is rollling admissions or they start reviewing after deadline is completed?

[lobo92]

Stony Brook Info Packet.pdf

[lobo92]

The info packet is basically everything they have on their website, so if you're able to attend a session I would recommend it. From what I remember, 3.0 is their minimum but ideally they're looking for candidates above 3.0.

[ipicurn]

@lobo92 thank you for sharing the document

I'm heading out to attend the info session at 1:30pm today soon. I'll ask the questions posted here if I can and will post my learnings when I get back later today!

[someoneacceptme]

19 hours ago, Lovelyliseey said:

I would definitely like a copy if you still have it!

do you happen to know what their typical GPA requirement is? I know they say 3.0 on their website but I’m wondering if they are looking more for higher 3 GPA’s.

On the website i see 2.8 min

[Lovelyliseey]

20 minutes ago, someoneacceptme said:

On the website i see 2.8 min

It might be a tad deceiving. I spoke with a friend who works in the nursing programs dept and she was saying they cut most applications under 3 without looking at them at all ?

really unfortunate if they don’t look at your work history either. Many applicants have around a 3 or under 3.5 but have a lot of clinical experience through work.

41 minutes ago, lobo92 said:

Stony Brook Info Packet.pdf

Thank youuuuuu ?

[lobo92]

I think work history and clinical experience will definitely help your application but a lack of that experience won't necessarily hurt your application.