SUNY Downstate ABSN 2020-2021

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Hi everyone,

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.

Did anyone have their interview already? What where the questions ?

Hi everyone!

So I haven’t been active here but your comments were super helpful when preparing for the interview.

I sent in my application during the Nov 30 deadline and finally received a call last Tues 2/4 for an interview on 2/5. The last minute call made me super nervous but I just received my acceptance letter about an hour ago!

Cum GPA: 3.09

Pre-Req GPA: 3.86

TEAS: Reading: 93.6 Math: 93.8 Science: 80.9 (Was really mad about this)

I am super excited to be joining those already accepted!

Specializes in current RD, future RN.

congratulations!!

btw, does anyone know the total amount of people they generally accept each year? just curious!

1 minute ago, poisonjade said:

congratulations!!

btw, does anyone know the total amount of people they generally accept each year? just curious!

During my interview the dean said 80.

16 minutes ago, Cryme said:

Hi everyone!

So I haven’t been active here but your comments were super helpful when preparing for the interview.

I sent in my application during the Nov 30 deadline and finally received a call last Tues 2/4 for an interview on 2/5. The last minute call made me super nervous but I just received my acceptance letter about an hour ago!

Cum GPA: 3.09

Pre-Req GPA: 3.86

TEAS: Reading: 93.6 Math: 93.8 Science: 80.9 (Was really mad about this)

I am super excited to be joining those already accepted!

Congrats!! Join the Facebook group! ?

22 minutes ago, Cryme said:

Hi everyone!

So I haven’t been active here but your comments were super helpful when preparing for the interview.

I sent in my application during the Nov 30 deadline and finally received a call last Tues 2/4 for an interview on 2/5. The last minute call made me super nervous but I just received my acceptance letter about an hour ago!

Cum GPA: 3.09

Pre-Req GPA: 3.86

TEAS: Reading: 93.6 Math: 93.8 Science: 80.9 (Was really mad about this)

I am super excited to be joining those already accepted!

Hi @Cryme and congrats on the acceptance!! That is huge!! Just curious if you had all your pre-requisites completed or if there are some still in progress?

24 minutes ago, Cryme said:

Hi everyone!

So I haven’t been active here but your comments were super helpful when preparing for the interview.

I sent in my application during the Nov 30 deadline and finally received a call last Tues 2/4 for an interview on 2/5. The last minute call made me super nervous but I just received my acceptance letter about an hour ago!

Cum GPA: 3.09

Pre-Req GPA: 3.86

TEAS: Reading: 93.6 Math: 93.8 Science: 80.9 (Was really mad about this)

I am super excited to be joining those already accepted!

congrats!!!!! i was to scared to apply i thought i wouldnt get in. do you think your TEAs compenstated for your cum gpa? 80 people wow i was expecting like 60

Hi guys!

I am humbled and blessed to say that I just got accepted to the program! If anyone has any questions about my application or the interview process at all, feel free to ask! Rooting for you all!

19 minutes ago, chanuts said:

Hi @Cryme and congrats on the acceptance!! That is huge!! Just curious if you had all your pre-requisites completed or if there are some still in progress?

I had all the major science pre-reqs done. I am just missing Sociology and a 2nd English course. I am taking both online and checked with the program to make sure this was ok.

17 minutes ago, someoneacceptme said:

congrats!!!!! i was to scared to apply i thought i wouldnt get in. do you think your TEAs compenstated for your cum gpa? 80 people wow i was expecting like 60

Same! My low cum GPA is due to the first years of undergrad. I was terrified of applying for nursing schools because of this, and just made sure to get As in all my pre-requisite courses while trying to show that I was successfully juggling school, full-time work, and the pursuit of my passions. I applied hoping a program could see that and I think my cumulative efforts worked!

5 minutes ago, Cryme said:

Same! My low cum GPA is due to the first years of undergrad. I was terrified of applying for nursing schools because of this, and just made sure to get As in all my pre-requisite courses while trying to show that I was successfully juggling school, full-time work, and the pursuit of my passions. I applied hoping a program could see that and I think my cumulative efforts worked!

thats amazing you deserve it. congrats again!! did you apply to any other schools? i am trying to expand my list. i wold greatly appreciate it

Hey all, for everyone getting accepted recently, when did your applications move forward to program review?

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