UNC ABSN Program for Summer 2021

14 hours ago, FindingNovember said:

The start to my undergraduate was a little bumpy so I am definitely not a shoo in. I have a 3.35 GPA and all A's in my science prerequisites. I have some general volunteer but no healthcare experience. Hopefully, my essays are compelling. I only applied to UNC-CH this time around because it was the best school (in my budget) within commuting distance. So fingers crossed. And good luck to all!

I also only applied to UNC-CH. It’s a little frightening to place all your eggs in one basket, but I am trying to remain hopeful and optimistic, focusing on other things until letters are mailed. The wait does feel a little tough. Hopefully, letters will be mailed out in just over a month or so. Best of luck! 

Hi all! I also applied to UNC's ABSN program for Summer 2021. My GPA from my first undergraduate degree is not the best at 3.25. But my prerequisite GPA is a 4.0. My first degree is in Public Relations and I've worked the past 5 years as a fundraiser for hospitals and medical universities. UNC is my first choice program, but I also applied to 5 others and just got my acceptance letter for my second choice school (Duquesne in Pittsburgh, PA) so I am happy either way, but am still hoping to be able to go to UNC! 

On 9/7/2020 at 4:10 PM, Ricky177 said:

Hi all! I also applied to UNC's ABSN program for Summer 2021. My GPA from my first undergraduate degree is not the best at 3.25. But my prerequisite GPA is a 4.0. My first degree is in Public Relations and I've worked the past 5 years as a fundraiser for hospitals and medical universities. UNC is my first choice program, but I also applied to 5 others and just got my acceptance letter for my second choice school (Duquesne in Pittsburgh, PA) so I am happy either way, but am still hoping to be able to go to UNC! 

Best of luck! I hope you get into UNC since it’s your first choice ? 

Anyone know of when they will send out decisions? For some reason I thought it may have been mid October, but the website also says 12+ weeks after applications are due...

On 9/17/2020 at 2:17 PM, absnCH21 said:

Best of luck! I hope you get into UNC since it’s your first choice ? 

1 hour ago, pollar1 said:

Anyone know of when they will send out decisions? For some reason I thought it may have been mid October, but the website also says 12+ weeks after applications are due...

I, too, noticed the conflicting information. After scoping prior threads, it seems that anywhere between the second and last week of October seems relatively normal. I am sure that many things go into the variation. Additionally, I wonder if COVID may affect the decision process in any way. I am starting to become a little impatient as the days draw closer. Nevertheless, I hope the wait is shorter rather than longer. 

Crazy it may be as soon as just a few weeks. Nevous/excited! Good luck to everyone and fingers crossed!

Yep. Exactly! I'm both nervous and excited! I'm definitely ready to find out if I've been accepted so I can plan accordingly. 

Hooray it’s October 1, we should have our letters by the end of the month and know either way. T-minus 30 days or less (but hey, who’s counting) 

One week down. The count down is on!

5 hours ago, FindingNovember said:

One week down. The count down is on!

I am hoping to know within the next week or two, but we’ll see. Time is definitely dragging now, and I find myself becoming increasingly more nervous. If anyone happens to receive any notifications, please come on and let everyone know to be on the lookout. 

7 hours ago, absnCH21 said:

I am hoping to know within the next week or two, but we’ll see. Time is definitely dragging now, and I find myself becoming increasingly more nervous. If anyone happens to receive any notifications, please come on and let everyone know to be on the lookout. 

I have gone through a whole cycle of emotions. After I completed my application, I was super energized. After realizing how competitive nursing school is, I was nervous. I even went through a period of not being sure I wanted to spend the money to go through the stress of an accelerated program. Now I'm excited again. But I also feel at peace with whatever happens. And yes, before I open my mailbox these days I do take a big breath.

 I'm so glad to have found this thread! I don't know about you guys but whenever my phone buzzes I freak out because I am so anxiously awaiting an email from Chapel Hill. I applied to the BSN program last year but was not accepted (because I was still in a prerequisite class and because I would've been a second-degree student). After a phone call with the director, she encouraged me to apply for the ABSN program with my same essays and extracurriculars. I graduated from NC State in May 2020 with a cumulative 3.7 GPA, all A's for prereqs except B+ for stats and one A&P. I was a bible study leader, Homecoming director, and Alumni Association Student Ambassador. I have my CNA1 and volunteered for a few years as a Pharmacy Assistant at Urban Ministries of Wake County. Not a ton of healthcare experience which makes me nervous. My mom graduated with her BSN from Chapel Hill back in the 90's, UNC is the only school I applied to because it is my dream school. Would love to hear more about you guys! Prayers for all of us ?