2010 Samuel Merritt Oakland ELMSN-FNP applicants?

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Hey all:

I've been reading the forums for a while and I hadn't seen any discussion specific to the SMU ELMSN-FNP program in Oakland. I'm getting ready to submit my application...anybody else out there? I'd love to chat with other folks!

Sadly I wish I had more of a chance to show them who I really was..sighhh

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Congrats you two! :) I wonder who was also with me at this past Saturday's interview? I guess the rest of us will have to wait until Mid-March to hear from them! Oh, the suspense :(

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Yes. Don't assume that any of the exercises are just arbitrary. They are trying to see how you work with people, how you think, what you're interested in. There aren't a lot of opportunities to shine in this situation, so you have to try. Be genuine, they are very warm people. Don't be scared. It's a pretty relaxed environment. Everyone will be nervous, so it helps to make friends early. You will be working with the other applicants a lot throughout the interview. Just show them that you want to be there.

Good Luck!

Hey Jessica, were you the first person I talked with?

Hey Clam just be yourself! The directors create a warm environment so no need to be nervous!

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Sadly I wish I had more of a chance to show them who I really was..sighhh

same here! but they do have their reasons for conducting the interview the way that they did.

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Yea..hopefully it was more than meets the eye..I tripped up for sure from time to time..sighhh..we don't hear till mid March? Oh the wait..haha

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And be prepared to pay 18 dollars for 3 hours of parking in the garage at Summit. haha

wow. rip off.

i thought they arrange free parking at elms X hawthorne. they did for the saturday interview.

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i thought they arrange free parking at elms X hawthorne. they did for the saturday interview.

what! Damn I wish I knew that earlier. I didn't receive any notice for free parking...but 18 dollars for parking seems so cheap for the money we'll be spending in the next 3 years...:eek:

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thank you so much for the advice JSBH and Willmak!!

goood luck everyone!

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Congrats Will & Jessica! Looks like we'll be classmates this fall! I got a call from Suzanne at 1:19 pm Saturday 2/6, about 15 mins after the campus tour. Talk about no waiting!! It was totally unexpected & surreal--kinda felt like I won the lotto in a sense :D Life changing moment..I was crossing the Bay Bridge & fumbling for my wallet for toll fee when she told me when I should be receiving my acceptance letter in the mail. In my moment of utter surprise/shock & distraction, I didn't make out what she said. Do you guys know when we should be getting it? Hopefully soon, cuz I need tangible evidence that the call did happen!

2 interviews done, 2 left, the last being on the 27th. Wonder why they spread them out like that. Anyways, good luck to everyone!

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HAHahaha. I wish I knew about the parking! Maybe they could only make that arrangement on the weekend.

Will: Yes, I was the first person that chatted you up.

Healthy Chick: Congrats! It's very surreal. And kinda awesome. I have an interview tomorrow, and it take a lot of the pressure off. I don't know yet if I'll be going to Samuel Merritt, it depends on how things pan out in the next week. But I will keep you guys posted. I hope more of you get calls! Try not to stress.

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Healthy Chick:

lol I know what you mean....some tangible proof that I didn't just make it up. :)

I think the early acceptance letters come out soon. next week or so. Hopefully, not before I get back from Seattle. My husband will have to open it and tell me what it says.

I can't remember what she said generally about letters. It was at the beginning of the day, and I was very much in my own head. I'm assuming early March. Will, do you remember what Teri said?

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Goodluck on your intwrview manana Jessica!

I doubt at this point there will be anymore calls..haha..but I guess we don't know for sure..

Goodluck to everyone whohas interviews coming up!

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