I started a Facebook group for the Oakland cohort. If you want to join the group it's called "Samuel Merritt University - ABSN Oakland - Class of 2014". Look forward to meeting and chatting with...
My acceptance letter came to my personal e-mail sent from E. The letter is personalized, and comes from the Director of Admissions. I'm sure it takes a little time to update each letter and send...
Yay - I just received my acceptance e-mail at 6pm for the Oakland ABSN cohort! Wow, it's really exciting (and a relief) to receive the final news, and of course, being accepted into the
Hi Oakland folks - I just spoke with E, and she said she is waiting on one final clarification to release the news/decisions for the Oakland cohort. Once confirmed, she will contact us via e-mail....
Samuel Merritt's ABSN 2013-2014 academic calendars (and other programs) can be found on SMU's website here: Academic Calendar | Samuel Merritt University Oakland's orientation is 5/9 and 5/10 and the...
Hi BrandieRN2014, I was very tempted to call "E" yesterday as the swarm of news for the ABSN San Mateo (June cohort) came out though nothing for Oakland (May cohort). I didn't though, as I was...
Congrats Sudhasaravan! Was your email from "E" in Admissions or someone else? I know we can't post names though if you can provide details of your letter and first letter of the person's name that...
Congrats, dkol97!! I'm thrilled for you!! Can you provide the beginning letter of the name that sent you the email? I believe "E" from Admissions works on both ABSN Oakland/San Mateo programs. I...
I heard from Admissions "decisions have been made, and notifications will be given next week". The suspense and curiosity continues :-D. Good luck and shout out if you hear
I've not heard anything either. I'm anxious too and hope this week is the week! Would be a relief to know what the decisions are and plan from there. Good luck everyone - chat
Hi - I studied the ATI manual, McGraw Hill and bought the ATI online tests (version A and B). My thoughts are - the actual test has all the content from the study manual except the Science is much...
Congratulations!!! I'm a pre-nursing student and your information, tips and advice were helpful and inspirational. I'm glad everything worked out for you.
Hi - Check with the school/program you are applying and what/where prerequisites will be accepted by colleges. I applied to Samuel Merritt University and they allow you to take your prereq's at any...
Hi- I took the TEAS twice. I prepared for about six weeks in advance - bought the ATI study manual and ATI practice on-line tests (forms A and B). I also reviewed a lot of Science topics on the...
Hi PeppermintP, I'm a pre-nursing student (waiting to hear about my acceptance into Samuel Merritt's accelerated BSN program) and saw your post. While I can't give you any pointers in reviewing...
Hi - I'm not an RN though I have a Bachelor's in Health Science and a minor in Accounting (and an Accounting certificate). In the mid 90's I took pre nursing courses though decided to go the...