ABSN University of Southern Maine 2019

sab831 · Sep 23, 2018

I think so! The nursing/admissions person I spoke with said it didn't matter which way the documents were submitted, as long as they all arrived before 10/1! Have you called the office of admissions to double check? There's still time to send them out before the deadline.

rachael77 · Sep 23, 2018

I'm gonna call tomorrow morning!

gcano93 · Sep 23, 2018

Oh yes. You do need to supply the sup application, resume and essay not just the common app.

mcp17 · Sep 28, 2018

Hi everyone!

I just sealed up my application and I am sending it in the mail tomorrow. It would be a dream come true to get into this program, but frankly, I'm not getting my hopes too high. I was originally a nursing major my freshman year of college so those are the prereqs that I'm using for this program. These were NOT good grades (in the C range). However, I did graduate with a 3.3 GPA and also went on to get my master's degree in Public Health with a 3.9 GPA. I do have all the supplemental courses as well from when I thought I was going to be an LPN. I'm really hoping that somehow they can look past my freshman year grades and focus more on my recent studies... Best of luck to everyone!

gcano93 · Oct 8, 2018

MCP17, I think you have a good chance of getting in based off your MS in PH. A C won't discourage the application process and since they usually go off your last degree GPA (your MS) you have a good shot. I have all the courses done and the lowest grade was a C+ with Chemistry in Health sciences here at USM. This will be my degree granting University and they will use my GPA currently for the process. Nervous. Two more months.

mcp17 · Oct 8, 2018

Sounds like you have a great shot as well! From what I've heard, I think having your other degree from USM is a plus too. My only other concern is that my prerequisites were a little different when I took them in my undergrad years. They separated anatomy and physiology instead of combining and doing a series of I and II. However, I'm hoping it still counts because I did see that my undergrad school is changing those courses to the series instead...figured I would apply anyways and if I don't get it, I'll just have to retake those classes and try again. Trying not to dwell on it for now but will be eagerly awaiting to see when people start getting letters!

sab831 · Oct 9, 2018

mcp17 - My A&P classes were split by subject as well. When I spoke with admissions they didn't say that would be an issue. I hope we don't have to retake anything!

gcano93 · Oct 9, 2018

As long as the course covers USM's Human Anatomy and P I believe you are fine! If there were ever an issue they would tell you prior to submitting the application to the Nursing Department.

gcano93 · Nov 25, 2018

Guys, everyone excited to see the results within a month? I am pretty nervous.

mcp17 · Nov 25, 2018

I'm nervous/excited as well, but I've been trying not to think about it! I can't believe it will be December so soon. I'm preparing to not get in just because I really don't know my chances and so that I'm not too crushed if I do get rejected.

sab831 · Dec 4, 2018

Hi everyone! Anyone notice any changes in Maine Street...? I got a green check mark, but it's way earlier than I expected and almost seems too good to be true! :)

gcano93 · Dec 4, 2018

I would check the application status of the one where it has a green check mark; if its for the Nursing program then you got in! I haven't heard of USM doing early acceptance in a while especially this early in December!