Samuel Merritt CRNA 2021

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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! 

5 hours ago, NCVICU said:

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!

Yes, I’m down to do that! I tried private messaging you but it won’t let me. ?(trying to figure out a way to connect with you without divulging my email and number here LOL)

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Specializes in CCRN, TCRN, TNCC.

@HelloCCRN do you mind sharing your stats with us ?

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Following ??

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13 minutes ago, ICUtraumanurse said:

@HelloCCRN do you mind sharing your stats with us ?

  • GPA: >3.0 (Tbh, IDK what it is exactly because I had less than 3.0 two years ago, I retook 3 classes but IDK how much it bumped it)
  • GRE: 293
  • MICU 5 years 
  • CCRN
  • Charge, preceptor
  • UPC co-chair + active member of another committees
  • Medical mission in kenya, plus another organization locally
  • Presented my research in 2018 at our research conference
  • 40+ hours of shadowing

My GPA and GRE are nothing to write home about but like I mentioned previously, I just tried to be well rounded. IDK if it helps but I  tried to get my face out there at SMU. I attended diversity CRNA twice there, shadowed one of their classes, volunteered at one of their “programs” (can’t say too much about this but it got me the opportunity to work with the SMU CRNA faculties and a lot of CRNAs), and shadowed one of their CRNA faculties as well. LOL I hope that already shows how much I want to get into their program. ?

 

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Specializes in CCRN, TCRN, TNCC.

That is why SM is my top choice for school... grades are important but they really look at the overall picture of the applicant! Goodluck To us 

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Does anyone know what sort of interview questions are asked? I applied and haven't heard back yet, but I did well with grades and GRE and think it's enough to get an interview!

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Specializes in Icu.

Hi!

I'm not too sure... but the admissions director was saying it's personality based and not clinical. So probably along the lines of "what's your strength/ weakness" type questions if I were to guess. I'm sure they'll ask why SMU and why CRNA as well, but those are just educated guesses. 

How'd you do well on the GRE?? That test is something else! I'm thinking of retaking it in case I don't get in this year. Any recommendations on what you used to study? What did you score if you don't mind me asking? 

Good luck prepping! 

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Specializes in ICU RN.

Hi Everyone!

Yup, still waiting to hear back.  Went to SMU for nursing school so I'm really hoping they'll accept me for their CRNA program too. ? Currently sitting on the edge of my seat haha! 

Best of luck to all of us!! ☺️

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On 11/12/2020 at 1:06 AM, NCVICU said:

Hi!

I'm not too sure... but the admissions director was saying it's personality based and not clinical. So probably along the lines of "what's your strength/ weakness" type questions if I were to guess. I'm sure they'll ask why SMU and why CRNA as well, but those are just educated guesses. 

How'd you do well on the GRE?? That test is something else! I'm thinking of retaking it in case I don't get in this year. Any recommendations on what you used to study? What did you score if you don't mind me asking? 

Good luck prepping! 

I gave myself a couple months to study/review the math concepts and  did a lot of practice tests !my score was 318

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Anyone heard anything from SMU?? I feel like the wait is eternal...

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8 minutes ago, Alison Caprile said:

Anyone heard anything from SMU?? I feel like the wait is eternal...

LOL I feel you on this. Last year I received the invitation to interview January 12 (Sunday, so exactly a year ago), so I’m expecting anytime this week. ?

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Specializes in Icu.

My heart dropped when I saw your post in my email!  The thread shows up as "Samuel Merritt CRNA" and I thought it was SMU. LOL

It's getting close!! The original email said decisions would go out on the 18th... feels like time us ticking backwards ?

Good luck everyone!

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