This is a new thread for anyone that has applied to Samuel Merritt's Accelerated BSN programs in San Francisco, Oakland, or San Mateo for 2010 entry.
This is my second application for admission. San Mateo had a July 1 and Nov 1 deadline, I applied to both. I received a letter the first week in November (in regards to the July 1 deadline) that I was number 48 of 50 waitlisted. This was the first I heard from them regarding that application!! So I am pretty sure I will not be offered admission to that program. Does it seem like a long time that it takes approx 3 1/2 to 4 months to hear anything regarding admission?
I don't know if being waitlisted once will help my chances of getting into any of their other programs or not. I emailed them shortly after the November 1st deadline to find out how long before we will hear anything. And they said they will not be sending out admission offers until at least mid-February!!
I would love to hear from anyone else that has experience with Samuel Merritt's admission process especially from those that were accepted recently. Does anyone know how many applications they receive?
I'm not sure who said that students are accepted on a first come first served basis, but that is definitely not true. Once the advisors verify your application/gpa/teas/etc the applications are sent to admissions for review. And then I believe the managers select who they believe will be good candidates. My class has students from all sorts of varied backgrounds. I'm in the April class of 2011 and I had my application postmarked on the last day. And then I was waitlisted 53/60. I got pulled off the waitlist the day before orientation and one other person was selected from the waitlist the day of orientation.
So don't be discouraged if you've been waitlisted! Lots of people probably will decline due to the cost of the program and other factors. Feel free to ask me about the program and I'll also be trying sell my books to those of you in the Nov cohort! =)
I can't reply about the "hardness" since everyone has different experiences and studies differently. They also ease you into the transition of the program. Right now I'm in MCA I (basically med/surg) and by MCA III I know it'll defintely a lot harder. You also have to know going into the program that you'll have to manage your time well. And I think its a little harder for people with children because of the conflict of wanting to spend time with family vs. studying. But everyone still maintains some sort of social life in the program, at least right now. =)
You'll hear this during the program but just "trust the process". Its a great program and the instructors are also really great!
I am really confused. I was informed that my waitlist number is # 12. I recieved a letter saying that my number is 13 out of 50. I believe that they gave this number to you.
I got my letter today, too. Even though the admissions counselor told me I was in position #13, the letter says I am #14/50. I'm not sure how much it matters, but it is confusing to hear two different numbers. I guess I just have to keep hoping that the list will move fast...
AndyPants44
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I just got an email saying letters went out today (6/18).