Hunter Spring 2015

[Liz001]

Hi! Anyone applying to Hunter for Spring 2015 (accelerated)? Please send updates. Also, is it harder to get in to the accelerated vs their regular full time program starting in the fall?

I have a 3.66 GPA, current part-time internship experience at a social work clinic, three summers volunteering at a camp for terminally ill children, two years as a hospital volunteer, a year as a health para, a year as a teacher's assistant and a summer internship at a community habilitation center.

Are these stats good or average? Also I'm young (21) so I'm not sure if this gives me a disadvantage...

Anyone else applying please provide updates an stats best of luck to all!

[Lifesaver]

I'm not entirely sure what Hunter finds most important. My stats: 3.83 GPA from masters degree program, low undergrad GPA, 3.5 years volunteer experience, 8 years professional work experience, several FEMA certs, and whatever else went into the packet. They were the only school to reject me. I assume it was due to my low undergrad GPA (sub 3.0).

I don't think being young will hurt you with that much experience on your resume. Some people apply and their only work experience is waiting tables.

I can only speak for my own experience. Hopefully a few of their accepted students will share their stats. Hunter's application is expensive, but if you really like the school or are a NYS resident it's probably worth it to apply.

[mildmannered]

Hi! Anyone applying to Hunter for Spring 2015 (accelerated)? Please send updates. Also, is it harder to get in to the accelerated vs their regular full time program starting in the fall?

I have a 3.66 GPA, current part-time internship experience at a social work clinic, three summers volunteering at a camp for terminally ill children, two years as a hospital volunteer, a year as a health para, a year as a teacher's assistant and a summer internship at a community habilitation center.

Are these stats good or average? Also I'm young (21) so I'm not sure if this gives me a disadvantage...

Anyone else applying please provide updates an stats best of luck to all!

I am currently attending Hunter and have met a few students in the accelerated track, I think your stats fall in line with theirs and would make you a solid candidate. I have also known two applicants one with a 3.2 undergrad with minimal experience but interviews well who was accepted, and another applicant with a 3.5 who was not accepted after the interview process. I believe a combination of grades, experience and how you interview all play a role in their decision. They want to make sure that you are just as good a fit for the program as the program is for you.

[Liz001]

Cool, thanks for the responses. Guess I'll wait and see what happens..