Samuel Merritt ABSN Summer 2014

[Rachelynn]

Hi Everyone! I know this is a bit early but I will be applying to SMU for the ABSN program of Summer 2014 (Oakland Campus). I am currently finishing my Bachelor's degree in health science at CSUEB right now and I will be done in the fall. I just wanted to start a discussion on this topic and get to know some people who are applying to the program for summer 2014. Let's get to know each other, share our stats, etc.

Here are my estimated stats that they look at:

Last 60 units GPA: 3.5

Pre req GPA: 3.4

Teas: 83 but I am re taking it in a couple of weeks

Experience: I am a CNA and Med tech currently. I volunteer at John Muir hospital and at American Red Cross.

I hope to hear from some prospective applicants soon!

[jhoxie]

has anyone heard anything about the april or june wait list? Im #20 for april...anyone know the chances of me getting into either?

I know they've taken up to 20 before...but I'm not sure on how common an occurrence that is?

I started at #11 for April and I'm still not in yet. For what it's worth, when I asked about my chances at #11 _ said that usually people get in at that number. At the very least they will move your application so you can try to get in in the fall though.

[mariaABSN]

I know they've taken up to 20 before...but I'm not sure on how common an occurrence that is?

I started at #11 for April and I'm still not in yet. For what it's worth, when I asked about my chances at #11 _ said that usually people get in at that number. At the very least they will move your application so you can try to get in in the fall though.

Thanks! Good luck! I heard there are a couple more spots opening, people accepting other offers. fingers crossed!! Please keep me posted if anyone hears anything else or the wait list moves up :)

[NewORNurse1]

FYI There is a group on FB for the Oakland Cohort.

Search for Samuel Merritt University - ABSN Oakland - Class of 2015. It's an open group.

[MissBeee]

Hi all! Congrats to everyone on getting in! How exciting! I plan on applying to the program next year, for those of you that got in can you share your stats or any tips for those of us planning on applying? Anything would be helpful :) thank you all and good luck on the program!

[Rachelynn]

Not exact but an estimate:

Last 60 units GPA: 3.6

Science GPA: 3.1

Pre req GPA: 3.5

TEAS math: 90

TEAS reading: 99

TEAS overall: 89

Not great stats but those are what they look at. I think my experience as a CNA and med tech definitely helped me. Good luck!

[whitneyABSN]

When is the deadline for those accepted to Oakland to give samuel merritt their decision??

[NewORNurse1]

Stats for those applying

Last 60 units GPA: 4.0

Science GPA: 4.0

Pre req GPA: 4.0

TEAS math: 93

TEAS reading: 99

TEAS overall: 93

Health care: 2500 hours experience in Emergency Department

Do the best you can in those core sciences. I took the Pharm and Pathophys with SM online - got an A in both, they were pricey but give you an idea of the caliber of the coursework.

Get your healthcare experience.

I took the GRE the week before I took the TEAS - this really helped me with my verbal/reading on TEAS.

[Juanfibanez]

Stats for future applicants:

Last 60 units GPA: 3.6

Science GPA: 3.7

Pre-req GPA: 3.7

Teas Math: 99

Teas Reading:92

Healthcare: No paid experience. However, over 500 volunteer hours at The Children's Hospital and Kaiser. Internship at a Non-profit Health Organization working with low-income communities. Lastly, two aboard healthcare internships.

Extra: I did take the 8 unit anatomy and physiology 3 week summer course to review before I submitted my application. It definitely shows you can be successful in an accelerated environment. (Even though that 3 week course was the hardest thing I've ever done lol)

Good luck! :)

[seetly]

Last 60: 3.6

Science: 3.0

Prereq:3.4

Teas Math: 90

Reading: 97

Overall: 89.5

Internship in highschool and two in college.

Think my grades are proof that the whole application with recs and essay is taken into consideration

[whitneyABSN]

Didn't get a phone call but got an acceptance email this morning for Oakland absn!!!! I was #8 on the wait list

[eastbay]

Didn't get a phone call but got an acceptance email this morning for Oakland absn!!!! I was #8 on the wait list

Congrats!!! Such great news! I guess that means I'm 6 now. Fingers crossed that it keeps moving!

[eastbay]

I emailed the counselor this morning regarding my status and she replied this afternoon that I have been accepted!! Yippee! I was #14.