I've started this thread so we can discuss and share our experiences applying to SUNY's ABSN program for 2020. This is my second time applying. I waited till the very last day of the deadline to submit my application last year (I knowww) since I had taken the TEAS and had just gotten the results. However, I've already submitted my application for the upcoming year and hope to get a call for an interview. Looking forward to chatting with you all.
Sidenote: I really like the upgrade they did to the online application. So much more user-friendly.
I just got a called for interview tomorrow AM and I'm flying PM that day, right after work. I just told them I will be available next week and they said they will call me tomorrow for the availability next week.
I'm afraid I will lose the spot due to rescheduling. Should I call them back and ask go for the interview tomorrow?
Anyone encounter this situation before? I'm freaking out.
Hi there! I'm an alumni, just graduated last year. I highly recommend you NOT reschedule, its admission on rolling basis so every week you delay means less spots available for the cohort.
@Sushi G did they end up calling you back?I'm going away for 3 days next week and I still didn't get a call for the interview. Worried same thing is gonna happen if they decide to call me
@Sushi G did they end up calling you back?I'm going away for 3 days next week and I still didn't get a call for the interview. Worried same thing is gonna happen if they decide to call me
Hi @bachelor I end up going to the interview with my suitcase! The idea of rescheduling and losing my spot terrified me. I would suggest try to make it to the interview that they asked for. If you absolutely can't make it, give them a call back today instead of waiting for the call.
This is really tuff getting accepted. I am glad you got in.
Thank you! I know. I am completely blown away. I feel like I won the lotto - now it’s time to prep for impact! Enrolling in patho and pharma to get ahead, haha.
I interviewed last Wednesday morning 1/8, and received acceptance yesterday morning 1/14.
Hi there! I'm an alumni, just graduated last year. I highly recommend you NOT reschedule, its admission on rolling basis so every week you delay means less spots available for the cohort.
@michelle.singh60, would you have any words of wisdom to share for newly accepted students? Any pro’s or con’s to keep in mind?
What’s orientation like?
How about registering for classes? Do you get to pick your professors and lecture times?
What’s the vacation like for ABSN students?
Thanks for any insight you are willing to share! ?
Thank you! I know. I am completely blown away. I feel like I won the lotto - now it’s time to prep for impact! Enrolling in patho and pharma to get ahead, haha.
I interviewed last Wednesday morning 1/8, and received acceptance yesterday morning 1/14.
SUNY D allows students to get ahead like this? I thought I read that they don't accept credits from patho and pharma?
SUNY D allows students to get ahead like this? I thought I read that they don't accept credits from patho and pharma?
I don't think they will accept pharma, but according to the 2019 program of study and the current 2019-2020 handbook online, apparently they do accept patho and a few other courses... see the links below.
2019 Program of Study
https://sls.downstate.edu/registrar/_documents/programs_of_study/2019_nacc_program_of_study.pdf [see second paragraph]
@michelle.singh60, would you have any words of wisdom to share for newly accepted students? Any pro’s or con’s to keep in mind?
What’s orientation like?
How about registering for classes? Do you get to pick your professors and lecture times?
What’s the vacation like for ABSN students?
Thanks for any insight you are willing to share! ?
Orientation is two parts, day 1 is school-wide and day 2 is CON. They both take up the entire day so keep your schedule cleared.
Your classes are pre-registered, you don't have a say in professor or lecture time so you must be flexible.
You have 1 week off in August, and around a month in December after finals.
A pro is that the program is very cheap compared to other schools, but its kind of messy because our old director left and there's a brand new director in charge right now. Most of the old professors are replaced with new professors so I can't say much about that.
My life was changed today! I was accepted. FB sounds like a great platform to me! See you all soon!!!! Ahh!!!!
Omg, @NurseDan, I'm so happy for you!!! I think I remember you from our interview!!! (11a?). Congratulations!! I got accepted as well. I'm am THRILLED ?!!!!
I haven’t gotten any calls for an interview but my status was just changed to “Under Program Review” — those of you who got an interview how long after did you get a call?! I’m driving myself crazy ?
I haven’t gotten any calls for an interview but my status was just changed to “Under Program Review” — those of you who got an interview how long after did you get a call?! I’m driving myself crazy ?
I got called maybe 2 and a half months after submitting my application so try not to worry too much I know it’s easier said than done
Omg, @NurseDan, I'm so happy for you!!! I think I remember you from our interview!!! (11a?). Congratulations!! I got accepted as well. I'm am THRILLED ?!!!!
LOL, thank you!!! Yep! That was me - sitting across the table (lucky #1)... Which person were you? Congratz to you as well!! We made it!
michelle.singh60, BSN, RN
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Hi there! I'm an alumni, just graduated last year. I highly recommend you NOT reschedule, its admission on rolling basis so every week you delay means less spots available for the cohort.