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.

LOL. Downstate rejected me and offered the admission in Master of Public Health program. I wish there was a way to transfer to nursing somehow if I accept the offer. ?

Has anyone heard if they are still accepting students?

I applied in November. Finishing my last prereq of APII now. I have all A's and met TEAS requirements, with good recos.

Haven't been called for an interview or even notified of alternate list.

Feels like I should know something by now.

2 minutes ago, bknelly said:

Has anyone heard if they are still accepting students?

I applied in November. Finishing my last prereq of APII now. I have all A's and met TEAS requirements, with good recos.

Haven't been called for an interview or even notified of alternate list.

Feels like I should know something by now.

I emailed them today because I also haven't received an interview request, a rejection letter, or anything pertaining to my application. I also applied in November, have all A's, and have an excellent TEAS score. I am just taking Microbiology this semester.

On 5/4/2020 at 3:42 PM, nurseanthro said:

I emailed them today because I also haven't received an interview request, a rejection letter, or anything pertaining to my application. I also applied in November, have all A's, and have an excellent TEAS score. I am just taking Microbiology this semester.

WOW!, well glad I'm not alone in this. We really should know by now as the semester starts in 3 weeks!

1 hour ago, bknelly said:

WOW!!, well glad I'm not alone in this. We really should know by now as the semester starts in 3 weeks!

I agree. I don't know if this is good or bad news for us. But they answered my email and said I'm at the point in the process where I could be interviewed if I am granted an interview. I am just confused as the semester is starting so soon and they have had my application for 6 months.

I don’t think they send out rejection letters. I also heard that they don’t get to go through all of the applications, so even if your grades are incredible they may not have the ability to see that. I heard that they are still interviewing though. I also know people who’ve gotten in really last minute. Good luck!

On 5/6/2020 at 12:21 PM, LizzyHal said:

I don’t think they send out rejection letters. I also heard that they don’t get to go through all of the applications, so even if your grades are incredible they may not have the ability to see that. I heard that they are still interviewing though. I also know people who’ve gotten in really last minute. Good luck!

I just got a call for an interview. I am in shock!

4 minutes ago, nurseanthro said:

I just got a call for an interview. I am in shock!

thats amazing. CONGRATS!!!

CONGRATS that’s awesome ! Did anyone else receive a call for an interview soon ?

On 5/8/2020 at 6:24 PM, Amy Vasquez said:

CONGRATS that’s awesome ! Did anyone else receive a call for an interview soon ?

Thank you. I've just been placed on the alternate list. It's kind of heartbreaking to have hope at the last minute and then have it taken away. But it is what it is.

I was placed on the alternate list as well. Does anyone know anything about this ?

8 minutes ago, t1lee said:

I was placed on the alternate list as well. Does anyone know anything about this ?

I was also sent an email for the alternative list. That's very frustrating to say the least. But you're right, it is what it is. I guess we at least got interviews but it really got my hopes up too. I don't want to spend the next two-three weeks wondering if I'll get into a program a week or even a day before it starts... That's crazy! Well good luck to all of you.

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