Samuel Merritt ABSN Summer 2016 Cohort

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Hey Everyone!

I've used this forum for quite a while to get a point of reference on how competitive I am to eventually obtain offers of admission to several nursing programs throughout the country.

One of the programs I really want to get into is Samuel Merritt's ABSN! Being that I have not seen any threads for those of us applying to SMU for the Summer 2016 Cohort, I thought I'd start one since the application deadline has passed (unless they've extended it passed the original app deadline of 9/1/15).

Let's stick together through this nerve wracking process, get to know one another, share some stats, experiences, and key information as it arises.

Degree: BS in Health Sciences, Pre-Clinical Option at CSU East Bay in progress and projected to graduate March 2016.

Average GPA (Last 60 Semester Credit Units or 90 Quarter Units): 3.90

Cumulative Undergraduate GPA: Current is 3.39

Average Science GPA (prerequisites only): 3.58

Microbiology: A

Anatomy: A

Physiology: A

Chemistry: C+

TEAS Adjusted Total Individual Score:89.3%

TEAS Reading:88.1%

TEAS Math: 96.7%

TEAS Science: 87.5%

TEAS English: 90.0%

Key Work/Volunteer Experiences: I currently work at the Department of Veterans Affairs in Mental Health Administration in Palo Alto, CA for over a year and a half, and I volunteer at the Emergency Department of Kaiser Permanente Medical Center in San Leandro, CA (over 150 Hours worked and counting).I hope to hear from the rest of you, and good luck to all those who have applied or plan on applying!

Other Programs Applying To: Samuel Merritt University ELMSN-Case Management, University of San Francisco MSN-CNL, University of San Diego MSN-CNL, CSU Los Angeles ABSN, CSU San Marcos ABSN, CSU Northridge ABSN, CSU Stanislaus ABSN, Western University of Health Sciences MSN-E, CSU East Bay BSN, University of Colorado-Denver ABSN, Rush University GEM, and potentially a few others.

I will most likely having to be commuting from Livermore! So I feel your pain lol I also have never had to deal with traffic but one year of traffic will definitely be so worth it!

I don't think I've contributed enough according to all nurses to PM anyone :(

Hello everyone,

I just found out that I was accepted into the may absn cohort. Super excited, but extremely nervous because I just received the preliminary award letter that outlines finances... :nailbiting: has anyone looked into loan options or have any clue how they're going to pay nearly 100k for a bachelors? I also applied for the ELMSN-CM at samuel merritt, but my interview isn't until 2/29 and I believe our absn deposits are due in 10 days. freaking out just a tad right now haha

What's up, everyone!

I just got accepted for the June Cohort in San Mateo! Super excited to start. Anyone else going to San Mateo? Let's link up!

What's up, everyone!

I just got accepted for the June Cohort in San Mateo! Super excited to start. Anyone else going to San Mateo? Let's link up!

I got accepted to the San Mateo June cohort also! maybe we can start a facebook group? :)

Congratulations! Yes, definitely. Feel free to look me up: Facebook.com/arthurjoven

@bluenyellow congrats! Which preliminary award letter are you referring to? I'm anxiously waiting for financial aid to send us our award packages and I'm in the April cohort

I got accepted to the San Mateo June cohort also! maybe we can start a facebook group? :)

Yes, a FB group would be awesome! I will be in your cohort as well :)

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@bluenyellow congrats! Which preliminary award letter are you referring to? I'm anxiously waiting for financial aid to send us our award packages and I'm in the April cohort

Hey Nurse2bKayXO, the preliminary award letter was sent with a subject title of "[h=2]Preliminary ABSN SUMMER Award Letter"[/h]

It disclosed information such as estimated costs and financial aid options. If you haven't received this e-mail, I would definitely reach out to SMU's financial aid department. Did you also receive your logins?

did anyone do their FAFSA application yet?

Hi KO_1219,

Yes I actually did receive that letter in June when I first got my admission notification. It's been so long I forgot. And yes, I also did receive my log ins.

I did my FAFSA in January! But the Financial Aid office explained they're still sending out acceptance/rejection letters so they have to wait until that's all done before they start sending us our financial aid award packages -- super anxious about this part. I feel like it's not real until I know I have tuition covered. Otherwise, it's all still a dream!

As for the Facebook group you can look me up as "Kathleene ZapEv" :)

What's your Facebook link? We can add you :) Congrats!

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