University at Buffalo ABSN 2021

[noramaye]

Hi everyone! I am taking the prerequisites I need to apply to the University at Buffalo ABSN program, to hopefully start in May 2021. I was wondering if anyone has any idea which types of applicants tend to get in (what kind of experience they have, etc.), and how much they value healthcare experience. Any input at all about the program is greatly appreciated!

[Megan-FutureRN]

I got in as well, so excited!

[butfirstcoffee12]

Are you guys def gonna go to ub or are you still looking/waiting for other programs? 

[HopefulFutureRN1]

2 minutes ago, butfirstcoffee12 said:

Are you guys def gonna go to ub or are you still looking/waiting for other programs? 

I also got into brockport and bing but I’m going to accept UB

[butfirstcoffee12]

2 minutes ago, HopefulFutureRN1 said:

I also got into brockport and bing but I’m going to accept UB

I’m waiting on Binghamton still! What are your stats if you don’t mind me asking? I’m hoping since we both got into ub, it’ll be the same with Bing too?

[RN2B29]

I got in, too!!

Can’t wait to meet all of you!! ☺️

[HopefulFutureRN1]

20 minutes ago, butfirstcoffee12 said:

I’m waiting on Binghamton still! What are your stats if you don’t mind me asking? I’m hoping since we both got into ub, it’ll be the same with Bing too?

I had around a 3.6 overall and a 3.75 pre-req GPA. No healthcare experience (CNA) but lots of non-profit community work. Crossing my fingers for you!

Edit to add that I also graduated from UB

If you get into Binghamton will you go there? 

[butfirstcoffee12]

I’m finishing up my senior year here at UB right now so if you guys have any questions about the campus, email set-up, where to login and find stuff online, resources, or anything feel free to ask me! 

[butfirstcoffee12]

5 minutes ago, HopefulFutureRN1 said:

I had around a 3.6 overall and a 3.75 pre-req GPA. No healthcare experience (CNA) but lots of non-profit community work. Crossing my fingers for you!

If you get into Binghamton will you go there? 

I might, it’s really between Bing and Villanova University for me right now (it’s in Pennsylvania). I’m already in there but Bing is cheaper and closer to home so I’m trying to decide between the two if I even get into Bing! I love UB but I kind of want a change in scenery after 4 years and I don’t want to squeeze Pharmacology into my Spring right now either, but I’m not completely ruling UB out. I’m gonna sit down with my family once Bing gets back to me and decide officially! 

[kalebiscuits, BSN, RN]

I got in as well! I’m also still waiting to hear from Binghamton. I had already paid the deposit at Brockport because it was due Monday and I hadn’t heard back from UB or Bing yet. No idea what to do now! 

[butfirstcoffee12]

41 minutes ago, kalebiscuits said:

I got in as well! I’m also still waiting to hear from Binghamton. I had already paid the deposit at Brockport because it was due Monday and I hadn’t heard back from UB or Bing yet. No idea what to do now! 

Which one are you leaning towards? 

[kalebiscuits, BSN, RN]

2 minutes ago, butfirstcoffee12 said:

Which one are you leaning towards? 

I think I'd definitely choose Bing if I got in there. 

Between UB and Brockport, that's tough. I think I'd perform better at Brockport since I'm pretty sure the cohort is smaller and the classes/clinicals are better distributed between 4 semesters. Plus I wouldn't have to jam in pharm and patho in the Spring while working full time like I would have to if I chose UB. Doing that back to back with the 27 credit Summer at UB scares me! I'm worried I'd fail out before the fall semester even starts!! But UB is an awesome school in general with a strong nursing department so ughhh I don't even know. Decisions, decisions!!

[RN2B29]

Is anyone finishing up 3 prerequisites in Spring? Or is everyone just taking 2 in Spring prior to program start? Which prereqs do you all have outstanding, if any?