Samuel Merritt CRNA 2021

Nursing Students SRNA

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hello all, 

wanted to start a thread for those of us applying to SM's CRNA program this year for 2021! 

Specializes in CCRN, TCRN, TNCC.

are you applying anywhere else? 

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Specializes in Icu.

Nope... against my better judgment I'm putting all my eggs in the SMU basket.  Did you apply for Kaiser and Loma Linda? 

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Specializes in CCRN, TCRN, TNCC.

this is the only school I'm applying to! have you asked SMU for tips on your 2nd application? 

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Specializes in Icu.

Yeah- they said I needed to increase my science GPA since it was sub 3.0 last year. Is this your first or second year applying? 

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Specializes in CCRN, TCRN, TNCC.

its my first time applying, I also had under 3.0 science GPA so I retook a bunch of science classes this year 

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Specializes in Icu.

That's awesome you were able to raise it to a 3.36!! Which classes did you retake?

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Hello!

Just thought I might post here as well. Applying for the 2nd time around at SMU as well. I interviewed back in Feb but didn't get in so hoping for a better chance this year! Best of luck to all of us applying! :)  

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Specializes in Icu.

I bet you'll get in this year if you got an interview last year! What did they say to improve upon for this year? Good luck!!

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2 hours ago, NCVICU said:

I bet you'll get in this year if you got an interview last year! What did they say to improve upon for this year? Good luck!!

I hope so! Thank you, they said it was really just my interview (why I didn’t get an offer, got so nervous ?), so just work on that and probably retake my GRE. They said that I would get an offer depending on how strong the applicant pool is this year. But they also said that I’m actually a strong applicant (does that make sense?)
 

So that could mean I can NOT get an interview. I’m not too confident about it but I’m hopeful cause I tried to be well rounded in my app. ?

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Specializes in Icu.

Haha yeah, that makes sense. Sounds like you've got a great chance! Hopefully,  I'll be in the class with you! How did you do on the GRE? Did you retake it?

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1 hour ago, NCVICU said:

Haha yeah, that makes sense. Sounds like you've got a great chance! Hopefully,  I'll be in the class with you! How did you do on the GRE? Did you retake it?

Let’s prepare now by doing mock interviews. I only did one last year and that was my mistake. Your stats get you the interview, but it’s the interview that gets you in. 
 

I only raised my GRE by 1 point (and still didn’t get above 300). With that being said, I appreciate how SMU really looks for a well rounded applicant. 

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Specializes in Icu.

One point is still one point higher! I raised my verbal by one, but my quant went down by one.... so a net raise of 0. ?‍♀️

I'd love to do mock interviews with you!! Is there a way to message through this forum?  I can give you my info and we can practice together if you'd like!

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