I'm new to this site, but have been following the allnurses posts regarding Samuel Merritt program applications religiously for a while now. I recently applied to the ABSN and ELMSN - FNP program for the July 1 deadline. Thought it would be great to have a place to provide insight, stay updated and share experiences with all of you through this terrifying journey. I mean we ONLYYY have to wait until October - November to hear anything. Let the wait begin.....
I'm one of the people that was notified yesterday, and to give you an idea of stats:
My last 60 GPA: 3.73
Science GPA: 3.28 at time of app (unless you count pharm/patho, in which case it 3.5)
HESI: 94% (98-100% in everything, except A&P I had an 84% because I took it when I was only a month into A&P)
I don't have any experience working in a medical profession.
This is my second time applying, I was waitlisted last semester. Stay persistent, don't give up!
Also, I applied to Chamberlain last year and was told (after being denied!) that I wasn't anywhere near competitive enough. I think they said they only take 30 students at a time? They have a lot of open house events where you can tour it, etc. It's a really nice campus.
Probably because they want more money. An extra year is extra money -_- Hate how this is how our education system is operated. Well, let's not lose hope for this round just yet. Let's keep our heads up until we get our waitlist or rejection emails :)
I'm one of the people that was notified yesterday, and to give you an idea of stats:
My last 60 GPA: 3.73
Science GPA: 3.28 at time of app (unless you count pharm/patho, in which case it 3.5)
HESI: 94% (98-100% in everything, except A&P I had an 84% because I took it when I was only a month into A&P)
I don't have any experience working in a medical profession.
This is my second time applying, I was waitlisted last semester. Stay persistent, don't give up!
Also, I applied to Chamberlain last year and was told (after being denied!) that I wasn't anywhere near competitive enough. I think they said they only take 30 students at a time? They have a lot of open house events where you can tour it, etc. It's a really nice campus.
What did your final Science GPA end up being with just the 4 classes when you were accepted?
For those of you who have called for updates, did you ask specifically for the status of your application or did you ask for a general timeline? I emailed one of the counselors at the Oakland campus and she responded saying she doesn't have that information, but she redirected it to someone who may have the information. I'm thinking about calling for the status of my application, but I don't want to bother them and don't know if it'll do me any good..
Hello everyone! I have been following this thread but haven't posted. This is my third time applying, never been waitlisted.
Last 60 GPA: 3.7
Science GPA: 3.5
HESI 95%
My LORs are from nursing directors and the chief of nursing at the hospital I work at. I have worked in reputable hospitals for over 6 years and have a masters in healthcare administration...I also have not heard back yet. Previous years I heard back on the first day getting rejected :-/ good luck to everyone.
For those of you who have called for updates, did you ask specifically for the status of your application or did you ask for a general timeline? I emailed one of the counselors at the Oakland campus and she responded saying she doesn't have that information, but she redirected it to someone who may have the information. I'm thinking about calling for the status of my application, but I don't want to bother them and don't know if it'll do me any good..
I asked about a general timeline as I figured they would just tell me to wait for my particular application status to be emailed to me.
How are they rejecting YOU jessjo3! I really hope you get good news this time around. Did you have classes in progress before? What site are you applying to?
I have no clue how I am getting rejected... I did not have any classes in progress. I've been applying to Oakland and San Mateo depending on what cycle is offering what. :-/
This is a little unfair it looks like. Not sure what they're looking for if an applicant like jessjo has been rejected 3 times. And not even waitlisted but rejected. My stats and experience don't even compare to yours but I was waitlisted last cycle #26 for sac. That's just appalling. You should definitely try and apply for the ELMSN. Maybe you'd have better luck there?
Jessjo3, If you havent done so already, I'd suggest meeting with a counselor and asking how you could make your application more competitive. I'd accept you!!! You're incredible!
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I'm one of the people that was notified yesterday, and to give you an idea of stats:
My last 60 GPA: 3.73
Science GPA: 3.28 at time of app (unless you count pharm/patho, in which case it 3.5)
HESI: 94% (98-100% in everything, except A&P I had an 84% because I took it when I was only a month into A&P)
I don't have any experience working in a medical profession.
This is my second time applying, I was waitlisted last semester. Stay persistent, don't give up!
Also, I applied to Chamberlain last year and was told (after being denied!) that I wasn't anywhere near competitive enough. I think they said they only take 30 students at a time? They have a lot of open house events where you can tour it, etc. It's a really nice campus.