SUNY Downstate ABSN Summer 2013

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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!!!!

Specializes in cardiac.

Sorry

Ebinbrooklyn :)))

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Specializes in surgical, geriatrics.

thanks!

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Hi!

I'm so happy someone started a thread for 2013 applicants, I applied as well and am so, so nervous.

I've done pretty well in my pre-req's (A's in all the sciences/sociology's/math courses/b+'s in English from my first undergrad degree).

I scored 90 on the math, and 83 on the reading portion of the TEAS. I wish i had any idea where we all stood in terms of acceptance?

Does anyone know how much our resume/personal statements/recommendation's are weighed in our consideration? Are they kind of just overlooked?

PLease help!!!

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Hi

Does anyone know when the decisions will start going out?

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I just asked that question of the admissions office and the reply was as follows.

In response to your inquiry, the admissions process can be lengthy due to the volume of applications that are received each year. Once your file is complete it will be reviewed here in the Admissions Office. So long as there are no items or requirements outstanding, your file will then be forwarded to the College of Nursing for consideration. Your file will be presented to an Admissions Committee within the College of Nursing and a decision will be rendered. Decisions are always communicated to applicants in writing. A majority of the decisions will be made between March and April.

So, we have a few more weeks (months!) to go.

Brooklyn gal......

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hey bemal, i actually just received a packet in the mail from suny downstate saying i was accepted :) you guys should be hearing shortly as well. best of luck guys!!

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Specializes in cardiac.

Wow greeneggs

Congratulations !!!!!!!

That's awesome :))))

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Specializes in cardiac.

Can u share when did u send your application?

And what was your GPA an teas score

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Can u share when did you send an application and what was your GPA ?

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Sorry for double respond

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Can u share when did you send an application and what was your GPA ?

@bemal: thanks!! i hand-submitted my app around 11/12, application was processed and deemed complete on 11/28, later was forwarded to committee for review on 12/18. i PMed you my GPA & TEAS scores :)

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Congrats!!!! @greeneggs. Did you get the packet in the mail today?

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