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.....
Hi, I was just checking out this forum with the same question! I am #2 on the waitlist at San Mateo and no, haven't heard anything yet. I hear you on the checking e-mail religiously... I've been clicking refresh like every 5 mins during the week. UGH.
Also, I declined my spot at Sacramento ELMSN-FNP if anyone is waitlisted for that one? I decided I'd rather have more clinical experience before I go the FNP route.
People who are already accepted to ABSN: Are you getting financial aid? If so, how constrained is the federal financial aid? Did you have to get mostly private loans?
I'm not super impressed the organization here... I feel like I'm in the dark and they take DAYS to respond to e-mails. Anyone else feeling this way? Another MSN program that I was accepted to in Chicago had estimated financial aid packets already made up for us at the interview. While I'd rather stay in California, I'm starting to wonder if the whole program is going to feel this disorganized.
Hello! Depending on your financial situation, you can get $12,500 Federal loans to split between the first two semesters. For the final semester there is a chance of getting another $12,500. Most of it is private loans. Looking at about $25,146 per semester tuition without lab fees or anything else.
I am #4 on the waitlist for San Mateo....I recently emailed Derric to see if there had been movement and he said there hasn't and to check back in FOUR WEEKS!!! It seems crazy to have to wait that long to find out- and it's cutting it a bit close to when school would begin!
I am #4 on the waitlist for San Mateo....I recently emailed Derric to see if there had been movement and he said there hasn't and to check back in FOUR WEEKS!!! It seems crazy to have to wait that long to find out- and it's cutting it a bit close to when school would begin!
@hobokitty Hoping you get in! Just curious, because I remember you said you improved your application since last year - What did you do to improve your application?
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Your waitlist for San Mateo?