SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University ABSN 2025-2026

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Hi everyone!! I recently applied for the absn program at SUNY Downstate for fall 2025. I couldn't find any threads for this application cycle, so I decided to start one. I've looked through the previous ones and was able to find some answers, but I figured we should have our own. Good luck!! 

asanurse said:

Did you take it online or in person

 

lenabeansss said:

GPA: 3.6

Science GPA: 3.8

TEAS: science (90), math (100), reading (95)

I received my acceptance about two weeks ago with similar stats : ) submitted my app at the end of January.

pre-req GPA: 3.64

Science GPA: 3.925

TEAS: 87 reading, 100 math, 84 science (in person)

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Does anyone know if they offer conditional acceptance if you have one science course pending and are taking it now? 

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Do they accept students that completed all the prerequisites but are graduating at the end of Spring?

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Future92nurse said:

Does anyone know if they offer conditional acceptance if you have one science course pending and are taking it now? 

Yes! Got accepted while still taking A&P 2. 

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Do you think I have a chance?
 

overall GPA: 3.7

science GPA: 3.6

 

TEAS: 94 (reading), 88 (math), 75 (science) 

 

I also have a ton of healthcare and volunteer experience! I applied 2 weeks ago but I'm feeling discouraged I haven't heard back considering some of my friends did 😞 

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Caesarsalad1050 said:

Do you think I have a chance?
 

overall GPA: 3.7

science GPA: 3.6

 

TEAS: 94 (reading), 88 (math), 75 (science) 

 

I also have a ton of healthcare and volunteer experience! I applied 2 weeks ago but I'm feeling discouraged I haven't heard back considering some of my friends did 😞 

Seems like you would. Those are good stats

Anyone know if I'd have a chance with a good TEAS score and a 3.5 science GPA but a 2.9 overall GPA for my prior bachelors? 

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Also— I've heard that, in the past, some lectures for the ABSN were offered online. Is this still an option for the upcoming cohort? Additionally, is there a sample schedule or an idea of what a typical day/week in the program looks like? I'll be commuting from Long Island and I'm nervous I won't have time to study due to the lengthy commute I'll have 

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Caesarsalad1050 said:

Do you think I have a chance?
 

overall GPA: 3.7

science GPA: 3.6

 

TEAS: 94 (reading), 88 (math), 75 (science) 

 

I also have a ton of healthcare and volunteer experience! I applied 2 weeks ago but I'm feeling discouraged I haven't heard back considering some of my friends did 😞 

 

don't feel discouraged!! I think the process is holistic so they'll be looking at everything, not just grades but also your essay and other supplemental information. good luck : ) 

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Caesarsalad1050 said:

Do you think I have a chance?
 

overall GPA: 3.7

science GPA: 3.6

 

TEAS: 94 (reading), 88 (math), 75 (science) 

 

I also have a ton of healthcare and volunteer experience! I applied 2 weeks ago but I'm feeling discouraged I haven't heard back considering some of my friends did 😞 

 

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Caesarsalad1050 said:

Also— I've heard that, in the past, some lectures for the ABSN were offered online. Is this still an option for the upcoming cohort? Additionally, is there a sample schedule or an idea of what a typical day/week in the program looks like? I'll be commuting from Long Island and I'm nervous I won't have time to study due to the lengthy commute I'll have 

I believe they're fully in person now but not 100% sure. I'll also be commuting from long island! what part do you live in if you don't mind me asking? 

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aleaby said:

I believe they're fully in person now but not 100% sure. I'll also be commuting from long island! what part do you live in if you don't mind me asking? 

I'm in Holbrook (Suffolk County), what about you? 

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Hey guys! This chat has been extremely helpful when I was applying. I finished all my pre reqs and completed my application Feb 2nd (I was waiting for my degree to be conferred). I got my interview call 2/26, interview 3/5 and got accepted 3/6. I was feeling nervous because my GPA wasn't that high and saw that a lot of people had really good GPAs. My science was a 3.18 and my overall was around 3.6 and got a 91 on my TEAS. But I had some medical experience and other extra curriculars as well. Hope this helps 🙂

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