SUNY Downstate ABSN Summer 2013

[danib07]

Hi All!

I wanted to start this thread to create some conversation about our application to SUNY Downstate's ABSN program beginning Summer 2013. I've heard a lot of pros and cons about the program and I would like us all to share some of our thoughts! Do any of you have a Bachelor's already? If so what is it in? Where did you take your pre reqs and stuff? What are some of your grades? I took all of my pre-reqs at Suffolk Community College. I received an A in A&P I & II (incl labs), Microbio (incl lab), Statistics, Psychology, Sociology, Developmental Psych, Group Theory/Social Psychology, & English I. I received a B+ in Chemistry and English II. My TEAS V scores are Reading: 91 and Math: 87. I also have my BA from Stony Brook University. Also, I applied to SB last year and did not get accepted to there program. I'm afraid the same thing will happen with Downstate and I do not know what more a prospective student can do! If there are any recent grads of the ABSN program out there please give a shout out! Any advice or opinions will help! Good luck everyone and hopefully we will all be together in the summer!!!!

[washerdreyer]

Thanks so much Jeanette, that's exactly what I'm looking for. Too much to hope that any other recent/current students want to chime in?

[ebinbrooklyn]

Has anyone gotten a rejection letter yet? I know the acceptance went out, which it looks mostly likely that I didn't make the cut--wonder when waitlist and rejection letters will finally be sent.

[brooklyn2012]

Ebin,

I got a wait list letter last year in mid-March.

Not sure how they are doing it this year.

Brooklyn gal.........

[penina01]

I started a Facebook group for all the students entering Summer 2013 Class https://www.facebook.com/groups/554497371247642/

or search for SUNY Downstate Accelerated BSN: 2013-2014 Class

[vkolemba]

I'm still waiting to hear if I got in or not like most of you are, but I was told by admissions a few days ago when I called that acceptances are still going out since the class is not full yet. It gave me a little bit of hope :)

[Bear0512]

Does anyone know anything about the dorms in terms of quality/availability/safety?

[Soccergal6]

Hi Penina:

I was wondering how to join that group...it seems "closed..."

I started a Facebook group for all the students entering Summer 2013 Class https://www.facebook.com/groups/554497371247642/

or search for SUNY Downstate Accelerated BSN: 2013-2014 Class

[Heid5469]

Morning,

I also tried to join the facebook group but it said "closed" for me to?

Can anyone tell me how long we have to get our immunization/physical paperwork in?

Also -I did the criminal background check thing last week, but on my checklist a red X is still in the "status" column. Is this the case for anyone else?

Has anyone purchased anything yet? June 3rd is going to creep up so quickly.

[Soccergal6]

I still have a red X near the CBC in my checklist too. I emailed them with the receipt last week, and they responded that they received it. So I guess that means they haven't gotten around to updating the checklist. I think we need to have all our medical forms in by April 20th. What do we need to purchase before June 3?

[ebinbrooklyn]

Called Downstate and they told me they made a decision on April 4 (they wouldn't say what that decision was, so that wasn't helpful). Anyone get a waitlist notification or rejection yet? I'm less than two miles from them, surprised it would take so long to get to me.

[iHeart88]

Called Downstate and they told me they made a decision on April 4 (they wouldn't say what that decision was so that wasn't helpful). Anyone get a waitlist notification or rejection yet? I'm less than two miles from them, surprised it would take so long to get to me.[/quote']

I just called and was told they have decisions and should receive it by the end of this week. I don't feel too hopeful but we'll see. Best of luck!

[vkolemba]

I just called and was told they have decisions and should receive it by the end of this week. I don't feel too hopeful but we'll see. Best of luck!

This must be true since my checklist changed and it includes an EOP Verification Form, Deposit, Acceptance Response Form, and a proof of citizenship form, as well as my completed health checklist from last year. I think i'm in then?? I was working out when I looked at my checklist and started shaking and nearly hyperventilating when I saw the acceptance response form. I'm pretty sure last year it said alternate/acceptance response form when I was waitlisted. Ahhh I hope it's true and I receive good news on paper in a few days. Did anyone have the same things on their checklist when they found out they were accepted?