Samuel Merritt ABSN Summer 2021

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Just wanted to start a thread for the students applying to this time frame! Deadline's around the corner. ?

Thank you @djpa2 Good luck in nursing school! ?

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28 minutes ago, fct said:

Thank you @djpa2 Good luck in nursing school! ?

Thank you so much! Now I’m rooting for all of you!!

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29 minutes ago, djpa2 said:

I also got into the Oakland campus this morning and I was 6th! Yay!

Congratulations! Do you know the deadline they give you to accept?

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7 minutes ago, djcu said:
7 minutes ago, djcu said:

Congratulations! Do you know the deadline they give you to accept?

April 1st! 

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21 hours ago, djpa2 said:

I also got into the Oakland campus this morning and I was 6th! Yay!

Congratulations! Do you guys think the Oakland campus is harder to get into? 

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1 hour ago, starter12345 said:

Congratulations! Do you guys think the Oakland campus is harder to get into? 

Honestly, can’t really say. I was denied last Spring from San Mateo, was waitlisted this time around for Oakland, and got in on pure chance I guess! The only difference between the two applications is that I took the TEAS. After applying for these last two app cycles I’ve just figured it’s a hit or miss haha. People with exemplary grades and lots of experience are getting denied and others with slightly lower grades and no medical experience, but lots of experience in another field, are getting accepted. So I’m sure they really take into account your LORs and personal statements at both campuses.

These were my stats this app. 

3.8 GPA for both last 60 units and sciences

91% overall on the TEAS with math and science over 96%

3+ years as a MA for a private family practice

Assistant coordinator for a medical charity and managed 2 medical missions to the Philippines

Internship with UCSF and their Breast Health Network

Current Stanford employee working in dermatology surgery

My LORs came from a nurse, a teacher/head advisor from my undergrad, and a doctor.

Like I said. I think it’s just a hit or miss. I was knocking myself down for awhile because I’ve been working so hard to get into this school but it’s just so random that I’ve just realized I can’t take it to heart. 

This was a lot but hope this helped some people! 

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50 minutes ago, djpa2 said:

Honestly, can’t really say. I was denied last Spring from San Mateo, was waitlisted this time around for Oakland, and got in on pure chance I guess! The only difference between the two applications is that I took the TEAS. After applying for these last two app cycles I’ve just figured it’s a hit or miss haha. People with exemplary grades and lots of experience are getting denied and others with slightly lower grades and no medical experience, but lots of experience in another field, are getting accepted. So I’m sure they really take into account your LORs and personal statements at both campuses.

These were my stats this app. 

3.8 GPA for both last 60 units and sciences

91% overall on the TEAS with math and science over 96%

3+ years as a MA for a private family practice

Assistant coordinator for a medical charity and managed 2 medical missions to the Philippines

Internship with UCSF and their Breast Health Network

Current Stanford employee working in dermatology surgery

My LORs came from a nurse, a teacher/head advisor from my undergrad, and a doctor.

Like I said. I think it’s just a hit or miss. I was knocking myself down for awhile because I’ve been working so hard to get into this school but it’s just so random that I’ve just realized I can’t take it to heart. 

This was a lot but hope this helped some people! 

Omgosh wow! If everyone’s stats are like this I feel I would be competing against medical students while I’m in school! Haha

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Also, I asked this in another thread. But why SMU? What have you heard about the program?

for me, I wanted an ABSN program! 

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On 3/18/2021 at 9:39 PM, starter12345 said:

Oh how come? If you don’t mind 

I decided on a program out of state for a masters in nursing. SMU is a great program but I felt that Masters for a good choice for me. It was not an easy decision.

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The wait to hear about San Mateo June start continues...

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@Lwright yup still waiting...who else is waiting for Oakland as well?

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21 minutes ago, milkTee said:

@Lwright yup still waiting...who else is waiting for Oakland as well?

if oakland was your first choice you should’ve heard by now

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