UMass Boston Summer 2021 ABSN

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Hi everyone! 

I've applied to UMass Boston's ABSN program for the Summer 2021 cycle. Has anyone else? I feel applications are going to be sporifice this cycle!

Does anyone who is familiar with the area know if I would need a car? I would be moving from out of state and was hoping to rely on public transit, but I don't know the Boston that well!

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1 hour ago, veg321 said:

Does anyone who is familiar with the area know if I would need a car? I would be moving from out of state and was hoping to rely on public transit, but I don't know the Boston that well!

I lived in Somerville, a suburb on the T (local name for the metro), for a few years. I generally didn't need my car, but there were times where it made travel a lot easier and allowed me to get to areas that were inconvenient by T or bus. Something might take 15 minutes by car but 40 min by public transit. I asked a staff member in the program the exact same question to be certain, and she said that some of the clinical assignments will be difficult to reach without a vehicle, especially because you may be required to travel early or late for nights/ weekends. 

In short, I think having any pseudo-reliable vehicle will reduce your stress for making it to clinicals. To be honest though, the traffic in and out of Boston can be so bad at times that you may as well be sitting in a parking lot. (Getting to some clinical placements might stink regardless of your chosen transportation.) I'm currently in CT and was hoping to stay down this way to avoid the inconveniences of the city, but some of my prerequisites have expires for the programs down here and UMass is super generous regarding that. 

Hope that helps. 

 

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8 hours ago, veg321 said:

Does anyone who is familiar with the area know if I would need a car? I would be moving from out of state and was hoping to rely on public transit, but I don't know the Boston that well!

Agree with above. Just wanted to add, maybe save a little room in your budget for Uber as back-up. Lived in/around Boston my whole life. No car could be difficult/inconvenient at times, not impossible. Relying on the MBTA is def a crapshoot, but it depends on where you plan on living. Say you lived in Malden and had to get to South Shore Medical Center in Quincy for your Saturday 7a clinical when the T starts at 6a on weekends, you'll wish you had a car. For the amount of times within the year you may actually find yourself in that position though, you'll be fine. Ubers are everywhere and although not ideal, could save you if your clinical is not in Boston proper and inaccessible by T/bus. At least you have options!

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Both of your responses are super helpful! I do have a car, but if I got accepted I guess I would need to decide if I wanted to make the trek cross country. Definitely good points about clinical being early in the morning. 

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18 hours ago, veg321 said:

Both of your responses are super helpful! I do have a car, but if I got accepted I guess I would need to decide if I wanted to make the trek cross country. Definitely good points about clinical being early in the morning. 

I have a friend who shipped his car from CT to DC for only $600. An acquaintance shipped hers from CT to California for about 1000. It's a good chunk of money, but something to consider if you choose this program and want a car without the hassle of driving/ buying again/ registering at the DMV. They both had good experiences. 

I was accepted into and was close to joining an ABSN program in Maine a couple years ago. Someone set up a facebook group and the locals in the program were super helpful, so I'm sure the same will be true here if you choose this program and need help with the relocation. Good luck! 

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Did you all know Umass Boston made the TEAS optional this cohort as well? They updated their requirements page to reflect it. I know they made it optional for the Fall 2020 cohort and looks like they extended it. They said if you submit scores they'll consider them in the selection process. 

 

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I just checked my portal and was not accepted but was told to reactivate my application for a future term. Good luck to everyone else!

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I just checked my portal and was accepted!! Good luck everyone!

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Received an email and portal update notifying acceptance. Good luck to everyone still waiting! Fyi my name is early in the alphabet, so I wouldn't sweat it if you're still waiting. 

If anyone starts a FB group to be in touch and share information, let us know. Otherwise, I'll start one in March when more of the letters have been sent and everyone's enrollment decisions finalized. 

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Hello, I didn't receive an email but logged into my portal and was accepted! Good luck to everyone still waiting.

Does anyone know the deadline to accept an offer? 

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OMG I got accepted too!! I'm so surprised since I got waitlisted at UMass Amherst! (literally shaking right now)

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Congrats to those who’ve been accepted!! Are any of you internal applicants? I haven’t received an email yet. 

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