SUNY Downstate Accelerated BSN Program 2014-2015

msoup · Mar 10, 2014

I applied on February 6th. I called February 5th and was told that none of the spots had yet been filled and was encouraged to fill out an application. My recommendations were submitted and everything in order on February 7th. My application still says "Screening in Process" and has yet to be reviewed by anyone. I called recently and was reassured that the applications are reviewed in the order they are sent in and I should not worry as they will definitely consider me and let me know in 4-5 weeks. The lowest grade I got on my pre-reqs was an A- and I'm a Brooklyn College graduate. I did well on the TEAS exam. So don't be discouraged yet, ladies and gents! :whistling:

cf415 · Mar 11, 2014

I believe Brooklyn College has 15 seats available if u complete their pre-health profession program. I could be wrong, but in order to take advantage of their agreement with downstate, the student has to submit all necessary docs and apply to downstate through the prehealth department.... that's what I got from their handbook, but I may have read it wrong cuz it doesn't apply to me... didn't pay much attention to it...

mary0726 · Mar 11, 2014

I received my acceptance email on 3/6 and was told I'd get my acceptance packet mailed overnight via UPS and should get it within a week... So I've been stalking my mail everyday since then but still no packet. I live in Manhattan so I'm not sure what the hold up is and it's a little silly to worry so early... But I hope it didn't get lost. Anyone else still waiting for their packet?

futureRN2k, BSN · Mar 11, 2014

My file just got sent to admission after review. Here's hoping I get in.

apt-rn · Mar 11, 2014

@mary0726: I heard from them on the same day and still haven't received my acceptance packet either (and I live in Brooklyn!) Out of curiosity, I called Admissions yesterday and was informed they haven't even sent out the packet yet. Maybe they do it in batches? I know the group that received their acceptance emails two weeks ago didn't receive the packet till Thursday-Friday of last week.

syzrezi · Mar 11, 2014

@mary0726 & annapt: how long did your app says "file returned to admissions..." before you received your acceptance email?

Draf77 · Mar 11, 2014

You have to complete a summer enrichment program with downstate for the Brooklyn College agreement. They don't tell you that in the handbook, which is kind of messed up. Although i got accepted,and i graduated from BC, the health advisor believed that i got in on my own accord. He had little luck reaching downstate regarding whether i would receive a seat, as i did not do the summer enrichment. I suggest anyone who goes to Brooklyn College, to go speak with the advisors. Hope that helps a bit

apt-rn · Mar 11, 2014

@syzrezi: 2-3 days for me.

lilcandiax · Mar 11, 2014

Oh no, I didn't do the summer enrichment either. Maybe that's why I haven't heard back from them yet. Damn... I'm worried. Did you speak to dr. ******? My grades aren't as good as yours were, but my status did change to file returned to committee last Monday. I haven't gotten any word yet. Did this mean I got rejected?

cf415 · Mar 12, 2014

Draf77... thank you for that useful info... Would I be able to take advantage of the agreement even though I am only taking my prereqs in BC, but received my degree somewhere else...

Also, who did you have for A&P2?

Silverdragon102, BSN · Mar 12, 2014

Just a reminder that we ask that names of tutors etc are not posted as per the Terms of Service of the site

mary0726 · Mar 12, 2014

@syzrezi: I'm not sure when my app said "FILE RETURN TO ADMISSIONS AFTER COMM. REV." There is no date and I don't check my application often.