Anyone else applied to Samuel Merritt University Spring 2013 BSN program?

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Hi,

I just dropped off my application for the Spring 2013 BSN program at Samuel Merritt University in Oakland, Ca. Anyone else want to wait with me? I am currently taking 4 courses in progress until mid December! I am so nervous !!!

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Specializes in ER, IICU, PCU, PACU, EMS.

Moved to the California State Nursing Programs forum for more of a response.

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I just applied! I'll keep you updated -- I'm also taking 4 classes, and my TEAS score SUCKED so we'll see!

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I applied as well. I'm finishing up 2 courses and my TEAS score wasn't that great either.

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I applied. I have one course in progress and my Teas score isn't that great! Hope we all land a spot..best wishes:up:

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I also applied to the 2013 spring BSN program! How competitive do you guys think you are? My GPA is a 3.81 overall.. with a 3.67 in the "science" pre-reqs. I scored a 84.7 on the TEAS and only decided to take it once.. Good luck all! I'll keep you posted if I get in; I think we are supposed to hear back by early November.

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Blacksheep45, you sound like a great candidate! I have a 3.88 overall college GPA, 3.26 in the sciences (A in Chemistry, B in Micro/A&P) and I scored a 68% on the TEAS. I have 4 years of experience as an EMT on a 911 ambulance, and got two letters of recommendation from my boss & my A&P Professor, so hopefully that makes up for my less than stellar TEAS score.

Good luck to you ALL! I just called the college yesterday and found out that my application (sent one week before the due date) was being reviewed.

I was also told by a counselor not to be discouraged if we do not get admitted the first try. Many students apply more than once before getting in, so lets stay positive! :) Good luck!!!

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Wow, you guys all have really good GPA's! I am positive you will get in. I had a 77% on my TEAS and had an overall pre-req GPA of around a 3.3, and a 3.0 in 3 sciences. I am taking Chem 30A right now, so if I get accepted that will be done. Im super nervous because my GPA is not all that great, but I am a CNA , and have great references !!!

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I applied to the spring 2013 BSN program. My pre req gpa is 3.4 and my teas score for version 5 is 83%. I am not too thrilled with those numbers but I feel like my essay was strong and my letter was pretty good. How many letters of recommendation did you guys have? Do you think I even have a chance with my gpa? I'm not sure how much they weigh grades compared to your essay and letter of rec...

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hey Rachel, i think you have a good chance. Your pre-req GPA is pretty good, and your TEAS score is above the requirement. Think Positive ! I am ; )

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Hello all :)

I currently have pending applications with Samuel Merritt for BSN Spring 2013, ABSN Fall 2012, ABSN Spring 2013, and am working on my ELMSN Spring 2013 app :) SMU is where I want to be! I've heard that TEAS really aren't a factor, they are looking for the well rounded candidate: decent grades, excellent writing skills, good letters of rec and community involvement. Best of luck to all of you!!!!!

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Thanks CaliRN! :) When do you think we will be hearing guys?

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