Samuel Merritt ABSN Summer 2015

[redandgold]

Hi Everyone,

I couldn't find any threads on Summer 2015 cohorts for the ABSN program at Samuel Merritt (San Mateo campus is my #1 choice), so I thought I'd start one! I was just curious to know anyone's opinion on how heavily they weigh each category of the application process. I have strong references, a solid work history including *some* health care (working with autistic adults for 3 years, except it isn't my most recent experience), and decent stats, although they could be stronger:

Sciences: 4.0 (so far, still in progress)

Overall: 3.6

TEAS: 89.3 (first try, but plan on taking again if needed)

I was really surprised to learn that they mostly look at Reading and Math scores from the TEAS, and not science (which was my highest score). Does anyone know if they rely on the classification? I was "advanced", but obviously would like to be "exceptional".

I am currently finishing up my writing samples, which I am finding the most challenging since it is hard to fit in all I want to say in 250-300 words. (CRAZY)

I am working on my application due September 1st, but am nervous since I still have classes in progress this Fall. Does anyone know if they really frown upon this? I know they say that it is suggested they are all finalized, but its okay if they are in progress. I am so anxious to get started in the program and learn!!!

Any advice is much appreciated!

[AAAZ]

Have you received any correspondence yet? My husband applied and we're eager to learn whether or not he was accepted!

[ShondaJ]

There is a thread in the California board of students who are applying for this same time frame. You might want to check there.

[redandgold]

Can you send the link? I can't seem to find what you are referring to. Thanks!

[ShondaJ]

I could not delete it but it was actually the SMU ELMSN for 2015. Sorry about that.

[KindlyMama]

Is this the tread for entry date April 2015?

[KindlyMama]

I started a FB page for SMU April Class of 2016.

https://www.facebook.com/SMUABSNApril2015

Please join if you get accepted. Good Luck!

[msshawnamarie]

I applied to the Samuel Merritt ABSN Summer 2015 program (Oakland campus - May start) but have yet to get any sort of correspondence. Has anyone who has applied to the Oakland program heard anything yet?

[redandgold]

I finally heard back that I made it to the Nursing Board Review. Still super anxious to hear about the final decision!

[redandgold]

I'm hoping to get accepted for the June term, but best of luck to all the April folks out there :)

[msshawnamarie]

Congrats! When and how did you hear back? Super anxious over here! The tentative outline on the SMU website lead me to believe that decisions would be released mid-November.

[msshawnamarie]

The timeline on the SMU website has been updated. Unfortunately, it's full of typos and states that decisions won't be released until March 2014 (I imagine they mean March 2015). Sigh....