Samuel Merritt ABSN Summer 2020

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Hi All,

I didn't see a thread for the Samuel Merritt ABSN summer 2020 cohort and just wanted to start one, as I know most of us are in the process of applying right now. I applied to the Sacramento campus, but am currently waitlisted. I just wanted to see if anyone has any recommendations on how to be more competitive aside from GPA (as I am going to retake some courses to up my GPAs). I love that Samuel Merritt looks at applicants holistically. Please share the wisdom , whether you are applying or you are already in the program. Thank you and have a blessed day !

16 hours ago, CardioCardi said:

CONGRATS and welcome to the cohort!

As far as the orientation, this is what was posted in our SMU Pulse group

"We wanted to let you know that we are changing the in-person orientation that was scheduled for 3/20/2020 to an online orientation due to health and safety reasons. This means that you will not need to come to the campus that day. We will send a voiceover PPT with the necessary information for you to begin the program. We are also in process of scheduling a financial aid seminar via WebEx on 3/20/2020 (more information on this to follow).

As of now, we still plan to meet in-person on Friday, April 17th for the Kick-Off to Student Success Day #1. However, we will update you if anything changes regarding this.

In the meantime, please check your SMU email regularly as this will be the primary means of communication.

We are looking forward to working with you on your journey to becoming an RN!"

So it seems like there won't be a certain time and date we need to be logged on. Just check for the PPT

Hello! I was also admitted for the April ABSN Summer start! I was not aware of an SMU pulse group? How do we go about joining?

Specializes in Hygienist.

Hi all! I received a call from Ann letting me know I was accepted to Oakland come May, but I have not received an email. My SMU portal also says my application is being verified. Kinda stressing me out!

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Specializes in Hygienist.
10 hours ago, NurseRojas said:

1. Anyone here see that they got admitted on the portal, but didn't get a call from Anne? Just wanted to see what others were experiencing out there. Wondering if just the logistics of calling so many admitted might have kept her from calling all.

2. Has anyone started an FB group for Oakland May 2020 cohort?

3. CONGRATS to all!

I only got a call from Ann, who told me I am accepted to the Oakland campus for May, and should be expecting an email today. I haven’t received any tho, and my portal still says my status is being verified. This is nerve wracking!!

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2 hours ago, FrankieAspiringNurse said:

Hello! I was also admitted for the April ABSN Summer start! I was not aware of an SMU pulse group? How do we go about joining?

CONGRATS!

On the online orientation (located on the admitted student portal checklist), it walks you through how to create a login and join a group

Just got word that I was waitlisted: #20. ?

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I am waitlisted 26. Hopefully it moves so we can get in!!

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Hell yes!?

8 minutes ago, Hogndogs said:

Just got word that I was waitlisted: #20. ?

Hey! If you don't mind me asking how did you find out ? I've been waiting on word from them, but I have heard nothing LOL not even a rejection (if that were the case).

I got word via email.

Letter of intent sign in?

Hey all, I'm totally embarrassed to ask this, but do you need to create your My SMU login before signing the letter of intent? Every time I click on the letter of intent link, it takes me to a page that asks for a login and password. I tried my applicant profile login/pass and that didn't work. I tried to find instructions for it in the admitted email, but didn't find instructions. I feel like my mom whose eyes bugged out of her head every time she pushed a button on the massive 100 button TV remote, like a bomb was about to go off. ha! Thanks!

14 minutes ago, Hogndogs said:

I got word via email.

Ahhhh . I see. Well hopefully I get some type of email soon! Thanks !

8 minutes ago, NurseRojas said:

Letter of intent sign in?

Hey all, I'm totally embarrassed to ask this, but do you need to create your My SMU login before signing the letter of intent? Every time I click on the letter of intent link, it takes me to a page that asks for a login and password. I tried my applicant profile login/pass and that didn't work. I tried to find instructions for it in the admitted email, but didn't find instructions. I feel like my mom whose eyes bugged out of her head every time she pushed a button on the massive 100 button TV remote, like a bomb was about to go off. ha! Thanks!

Don't be embarrassed - there are like 7 log ins throughout the program. This is not the same "admitted student portal" login, no. It should be your issued student login that you'll use for everything SMU moving forward. As part of the official admissions email, it says the following:

"As an admitted student, you now have an active login for SMU online resources. If you are a first-time SMU student, you will receive access instructions via email shortly after receipt of this admission letter."

Wait for that email and you'll be good to go. Mine took just a couple days I think. If more than a week goes by, send an email and they will help you out.

CONGRATS!

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