StonyBrook ABSN: Class of 2021

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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?

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2 hours ago, someoneacceptme said:

Thank you! How do you know they are flexible? I only ask because I was looking for it on their website. I am super nervous too. My letters are glowing and my PS is really unique. I hope they dont have a screening in which they toss out my application just because I dont have a high gpa. Good lck!

From what I have heard from some of the people work in the department is that they typically screen and weed out the lower gpa’s ?

I hope it is not the case but that’s what I have heard before.

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10 minutes ago, Lovelyliseey said:

From what I have heard from some of the people work in the department is that they typically screen and weed out the lower gpa’s ?

I hope it is not the case but that’s what I have heard before.

have you heard what the cutoff typically is?

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14 hours ago, goldnr said:

have you heard what the cutoff typically is?

Usually 3.7 (which I don’t have ?) but there is a new director of the program so maybe it will be different

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On 10/3/2019 at 2:11 PM, slorte said:

I am unsure. I know they are flexible with LOR's. I am super nervous to interview (If I am asked to)! Very nerve-wracking.

When I went to the info session on Sept 19, they said they would accept the LOR's up until October 13 (10 days after the application due date)

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On 9/24/2019 at 3:58 PM, someoneacceptme said:

On the website i see 2.8 min

I have a lot of experience, Medical assistant, volunteer, activities asst, home health aide, my gpa from undergead is a 2.97 and post grade i have A, Bs, and one C plus in pre req. does that mean i shouldnt bother applying? my personal statement is also super unique. Does that mean I shouldnt bother applying / waste of time if they will filter my app out? Any advice would be greatly appreciated! thanks guys.

you should still apply! they allow re-takes of classes so if you want to increase your chances, you could re-take the prereq that you got a C+ in to improve your GPA.

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9 hours ago, Lovelyliseey said:

Usually 3.7 (which I don’t have ?) but there is a new director of the program so maybe it will be different

That's super high for sure. I have that in my cGPA but not my science specific prereq GPA due to one class I got a B in. We'll see how it goes, I guess! Good luck!

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I am so anxiously waiting to see if I am invited to interview.

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3 hours ago, slorte said:

I am so anxiously waiting to see if I am invited to interview.

same here!! when are they expected?

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2 hours ago, jvodo92 said:

same here!! when are they expected?

If it is like last year then this Friday, next Wednesday and then the Friday of the following week.

super nervous as well ? the anxiety is real

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Do they interview every cycle? Or does the process change dependent on the applicant pool each year?

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1 hour ago, slorte said:

Do they interview every cycle? Or does the process change dependent on the applicant pool each year?

There is an interview cycle every year. They typically interview 100-150 interviewees

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25 minutes ago, Lovelyliseey said:

There is an interview cycle every year. They typically interview 100-150 interviewees

Awesome. Thanks.

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