UMDNJ Accelerated program

decartes · Sep 26, 2005

I too am waiting for an acceptance letter to get into the program this spring (contemplating the Summer class). I went to an info session last June and I learned that the application pool is growing each year for 50 seats in each class.

Before September came along, the Student Affairs Office used to update me on what documentation has been received. Now, I'm getting thrown to different people to try to get an update. I finally got an answer -> "If you haven't received anything, then you're in good shape." UGGH!

I guess all we can do is wait. :uhoh3:

Hi everyone, I'm new here and happy to have found this forum.
I have applied to UMDNJ back in early May and still waiting to hear from them. I am hoping to get into the Accelerated BSN program for Spring.
Has anyone applied to this school or has been accepted?
I was wondering how strict they are in choosing applicants and how many students actually get accepted. Is there a waiting list? I have tried calling Student Services, but they don't give a straight answer. They also don't give a status over the phone. They said just to wait for a letter in early Oct.

MiaNJ · Sep 26, 2005

Only 50 seats for UMDNJ ??? Wow I am really getting worried now. I applied to a couple other schools, but I haven't heard from them either. Yet, I was really hoping to get into UMDNJ since it's close to my home and the fees are reasonable.

I also applied to Seton Hall but the tuition for the Accel. program is about $48,000. With books, etc it's easily over $50K. I can probably get a loan for that, but I am still paying for my undergraduate loan. So I am worried about getting into so much debt. Starting salaries for nurses are ok in NJ but I plan to buy a house sometime in the near future (after I get married next yr), start a family, etc. It would not be easy to have so much debt.

What also worries me about UMDNJ is that I don't even know if they actually have received all my credentials. I received a status letter back in August and they said I needed a transcript for some science courses but I already had submitted them. I requested them again from my school, and they said they had indeed sent them to UMDNJ. But I requested another copy anyway, since maybe UMDNJ didn't get it or they lost it. I hope they got them now. But they won't give me a status over the phone.

I tried emailing Mr. Marques who is the recruiter but he never responds.

What other schools have you applied to?

I too am waiting for an acceptance letter to get into the program this spring (contemplating the Summer class). I went to an info session last June and I learned that the application pool is growing each year for 50 seats in each class.
Before September came along, the Student Affairs Office used to update me on what documentation has been received. Now, I'm getting thrown to different people to try to get an update. I finally got an answer -> "If you haven't received anything, then you're in good shape." UGGH!
I guess all we can do is wait.

decartes · Sep 26, 2005

We're in the same boat with the only exception that UMDNJ is the only school I applied to. SHU is my Alma Mater but it's rediculously expensive.

With Victor Marques telling me that I was in good shape if I haven't received anything yet, I believe that UMDNJ has pre-screened their applications because nobody seems to know where our documents are. I was told that they were being reviewed back in August. I'm worried because I haven't finished all my prereq's yet (just micro left to complete hopefully in Dec.).

Are you planning to buy a house in Jersey??? WAY INFLATED!!! Pray that by the time we graduate, the prices will levek off and our salaries skyrocket. :rolleyes:

Only 50 seats for UMDNJ ??? Wow I am really getting worried now. I applied to a couple other schools, but I haven't heard from them either. Yet, I was really hoping to get into UMDNJ since it's close to my home and the fees are reasonable.
I also applied to Seton Hall but the tuition for the Accel. program is about $48,000. With books, etc it's easily over $50K. I can probably get a loan for that, but I am still paying for my undergraduate loan. So I am worried about getting into so much debt. Starting salaries for nurses are ok in NJ but I plan to buy a house sometime in the near future (after I get married next yr), start a family, etc. It would not be easy to have so much debt.
What also worries me about UMDNJ is that I don't even know if they actually have received all my credentials. I received a status letter back in August and they said I needed a transcript for some science courses but I already had submitted them. I requested them again from my school, and they said they had indeed sent them to UMDNJ. But I requested another copy anyway, since maybe UMDNJ didn't get it or they lost it. I hope they got them now. But they won't give me a status over the phone.
I tried emailing Mr. Marques who is the recruiter but he never responds.
What other schools have you applied to?

MiaNJ · Sep 26, 2005

You went to SHU for your undergrad? What was your major?

I majored in Psychology and went to Montclair.

Did you consider SHU or were you discouraged by the prices? The only benefit to SHU is that they have more classes and teacher and seem to let more students in each year for the nursing program than UMDNJ.

I called Victor Marques once a while ago, and he said that even though they accept applications on a rolling basis, they first look at the ones received by the deadlines. I think the deadline for the spring is Oct. 1st.

He also said the application had to be complete before they actually review it. So all the transcripts have to be received.

Did you take the BLS course?

I don't know where I'm buying a house. Maybe in Central NJ where it's less expensive.

We're in the same boat with the only exception that UMDNJ is the only school I applied to. SHU is my Alma Mater but it's rediculously expensive.
With Victor Marques telling me that I was in good shape if I haven't received anything yet, I believe that UMDNJ has pre-screened their applications because nobody seems to know where our documents are. I was told that they were being reviewed back in August. I'm worried because I haven't finished all my prereq's yet (just micro left to complete hopefully in Dec.).
Are you planning to buy a house in Jersey??? WAY INFLATED!!! Pray that by the time we graduate, the prices will levek off and our salaries skyrocket.

decartes · Sep 26, 2005

SHU, BS in Biology. I was discouraged by the tuition rates and by the admission requirements. I didn't want to take any more prerequisite classes than I have to.

I attended an info session in UMDNJ with Victor Marques. Even though I didn't not complete my prereq's, he encouraged me to submit my application and whatever documentation I had on the spot. He said that there's a shot for me to be accepted fot the spring 06 class. I already submitted all of my documentation along with my "in progress" micro class.

While I was taking Stats over the summer, I met a student who was accepted into the program "pending" her successful completion of the Stats course. That was the topper for me to shoot for the spring semester. However, with the new summer addition, I'm thinking to do that instead so I can save some money before I go unemployed.

I completed the BLS requirement in August at UMDNJ. How about you?

You went to SHU for your undergrad? What was your major?
I majored in Psychology and went to Montclair.
Did you consider SHU or were you discouraged by the prices? The only benefit to SHU is that they have more classes and teacher and seem to let more students in each year for the nursing program than UMDNJ.
I called Victor Marques once a while ago, and he said that even though they accept applications on a rolling basis, they first look at the ones received by the deadlines. I think the deadline for the spring is Oct. 1st.
He also said the application had to be complete before they actually review it. So all the transcripts have to be received.
Did you take the BLS course?
I don't know where I'm buying a house. Maybe in Central NJ where it's less expensive.

MiaNJ · Sep 26, 2005

It sounds like you're in good shape then. But I keep hearing conflicting info, that I don't know what to expect. Student Services said I had to have all my prereqs done before my application was even reviewed.

Maybe the student who was accepted pending one prereq had a very high GPA. Mine is 3.3 but I think they may look at the higher ones first. I hope not or else I don't have a chance.

I completed my BLS class early this Sept, at UMDNJ.

Do you happen to know if UMDNJ has classes in January or do they only start in May?

SHU, BS in Biology. I was discouraged by the tuition rates and by the admission requirements. I didn't want to take any more prerequisite classes than I have to.
I attended an info session in UMDNJ with Victor Marques. Even though I didn't not complete my prereq's, he encouraged me to submit my application and whatever documentation I had on the spot. He said that there's a shot for me to be accepted fot the spring 06 class. I already submitted all of my documentation along with my "in progress" micro class.
While I was taking Stats over the summer, I met a student who was accepted into the program "pending" her successful completion of the Stats course. That was the topper for me to shoot for the spring semester. However, with the new summer addition, I'm thinking to do that instead so I can save some money before I go unemployed.
I completed the BLS requirement in August at UMDNJ. How about you?

decartes · Sep 27, 2005

I hope we are in good shape. On this website, new recruits were discussing how inconsistent, vague and late the Student Admissions people are. I guess we just have to deal with it especially since we'll have to live with that for the 14-16 months we'll be there.

The accepted student in my Stats class was pushing a C at the time of the final. I don't know how she did since I opted to take the exemption from the final. I think I have a 3.3 as well. I'm not too sure since I haven't included the prereq classes I have taken this year.

I believe the 3.3 is very good. I remember Victor Marques saying that they look closely at the essay and how well we write. Of course, our GPA's count a great deal as well. Just keep praying. If it's the Lord's will, it will happen.

There were originally 2 incoming classes per year, spring and fall. Just recently did they add a summer incoming class. So in total, there are 3 incoming classes for 2006.

It sounds like you're in good shape then. But I keep hearing conflicting info, that I don't know what to expect. Student Services said I had to have all my prereqs done before my application was even reviewed.
Maybe the student who was accepted pending one prereq had a very high GPA. Mine is 3.3 but I think they may look at the higher ones first. I hope not or else I don't have a chance.
I completed my BLS class early this Sept, at UMDNJ.
Do you happen to know if UMDNJ has classes in January or do they only start in May?

MiaNJ · Sep 27, 2005

I am hoping that they do look at other things besides GPA. They are looking for at least 3.0 overall GPA from undergraduate degree and 2.75 from prerequisite science courses. Even though 3.3 is above that, I still can't help thinking that they have to somehow prefer GPAs over 3.5. Since so many students apply and only 50 or so get accepted, I am guessing that they have to weed out applicants somehow.

I have also applied to William Paterson. They accept many more students each fall, from what I've heard. They have more classes and professors. But they also use a waiting list.

I didn't know it was going to be this difficult to get in a nursing program. I am almost tempted to get into a regular BS program that will let me transfer my general ed. courses. So I would still have to do only 62-64 credits instead of 120. The only problem with those is that they don't offer alot of nursing courses each semester so it will take me about 2 yrs.

But if I don't get into UMDNJ or William Paterson, it will take me another year of just waiting. Since I'm almost 32 I don't want to wait too long to get into this program.

I hope we are in good shape. On this website, new recruits were discussing how inconsistent, vague and late the Student Admissions people are. I guess we just have to deal with it especially since we'll have to live with that for the 14-16 months we'll be there.
The accepted student in my Stats class was pushing a C at the time of the final. I don't know how she did since I opted to take the exemption from the final. I think I have a 3.3 as well. I'm not too sure since I haven't included the prereq classes I have taken this year.
I believe the 3.3 is very good. I remember Victor Marques saying that they look closely at the essay and how well we write. Of course, our GPA's count a great deal as well. Just keep praying. If it's the Lord's will, it will happen.
There were originally 2 incoming classes per year, spring and fall. Just recently did they add a summer incoming class. So in total, there are 3 incoming classes for 2006.

decartes · Sep 27, 2005

I completely understand your predicament. I'm 32 pushing 33.

Should the worst happen I guess I would just apply again . I figure that since I haven't completed my prereq's just yet, I should be applying for the summer incoming class anyway.

I think it's easier to get into the accelerated programs since most are going the ADN route. As far as I know, I haven't heard of any accelerated programs keeping a waiting list.

I am hoping that they do look at other things besides GPA. They are looking for at least 3.0 overall GPA from undergraduate degree and 2.75 from prerequisite science courses. Even though 3.3 is above that, I still can't help thinking that they have to somehow prefer GPAs over 3.5. Since so many students apply and only 50 or so get accepted, I am guessing that they have to weed out applicants somehow.
I have also applied to William Paterson. They accept many more students each fall, from what I've heard. They have more classes and professors. But they also use a waiting list.
I didn't know it was going to be this difficult to get in a nursing program. I am almost tempted to get into a regular BS program that will let me transfer my general ed. courses. So I would still have to do only 62-64 credits instead of 120. The only problem with those is that they don't offer alot of nursing courses each semester so it will take me about 2 yrs.
But if I don't get into UMDNJ or William Paterson, it will take me another year of just waiting. Since I'm almost 32 I don't want to wait too long to get into this program.

MiaNJ · Sep 27, 2005

I guess if the Accelerated programs don't use a waiting list, then a person just needs to reapply if they hope to get in.

I read on the William Paterson site that they use a waiting list for the Accelerated program. But that's the only school that I've heard about that does this.

Have you looked in Pace University in NY? I am in North NJ so for me it wouldn't be too far too commute in NYC. They have a combined degree Accelerated BSN with the option to get a Masters. The BSN would be competed in about 1 yr and if you want to continue you can get your Masters in another year.

I'm not sure if I can handle a Master's program right now but I am considering it for the future since it would mean a higher salary and more job opptys. Also, some hospitals provide tuition reimbursement for a Master's degree. It can also be done online though.

I read that it's highly competitive to get into the Pace program though. But I am still going to try and apply, just to have another option.

But I found out too late, so I would have to apply for the fall 06 class.

They also have a Spring 06 class, but in Pleasantville, close to White Plains, NY.

I completely understand your predicament. I'm 32 pushing 33.
Should the worst happen I guess I would just apply again . I figure that since I haven't completed my prereq's just yet, I should be applying for the summer incoming class anyway.
I think it's easier to get into the accelerated programs since most are going the ADN route. As far as I know, I haven't heard of any accelerated programs keeping a waiting list.

decartes · Sep 27, 2005

I haven't really explored other schools besides SHU and UMDNJ. I am on a big time budget and am trying to take the most practical approach to becoming a nurse. I too have heard about Pace U 's BSN/MSN program but felt that it would be way too expensive. Plus the additional expenses of driving in or using mass transportation would be too great. I would have to quit my job therefore leaving me with I.O.U.'s to get me by.

For me, UMDNJ is about a 20 minute drive with traffic. Going to this school would definitely help in keeping my costs down that's why my route is UMDNJ or bust...then reapply.

Most MSN programs require at least 1 year work experience as a prereq. I too am considering a MSN but I figured that I should take one step at a time. I would like to teach someday and hopefully inspire passion in the people who will be handling our futures. We'll see...

I guess if the Accelerated programs don't use a waiting list, then a person just needs to reapply if they hope to get in.
I read on the William Paterson site that they use a waiting list for the Accelerated program. But that's the only school that I've heard about that does this.
Have you looked in Pace University in NY? I am in North NJ so for me it wouldn't be too far too commute in NYC. They have a combined degree Accelerated BSN with the option to get a Masters. The BSN would be competed in about 1 yr and if you want to continue you can get your Masters in another year.
I'm not sure if I can handle a Master's program right now but I am considering it for the future since it would mean a higher salary and more job opptys. Also, some hospitals provide tuition reimbursement for a Master's degree. It can also be done online though.
I read that it's highly competitive to get into the Pace program though. But I am still going to try and apply, just to have another option.
But I found out too late, so I would have to apply for the fall 06 class.
They also have a Spring 06 class, but in Pleasantville, close to White Plains, NY.