Samuel Merritt University ABSN Spring 2021

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Hello!

I didn't see a thread for the SMU absn Spring 2021 cohort so I just wanted to start one!

I'm currently in the process of applying right now and working on my personal statements!

Hope you are all staying safe during this crazy time!

1 hour ago, bgo07 said:

They were not planning on delaying the Summer April/June 2020 cohorts that's why they originally had two deadlines. But since they were delayed they could not start the fall November start date cohort and now they are starting it in January. I don't think is for no reason because they'll take a look at both applications and see what improvements you made and that you really want to be in their program since you applied twice. So you should be fine. 

Oh, now I’m sad. Probably means I have to wait even longer! It’s been since 5/1! I also thought I had two chances instead of one. Well, maybe that means I should study for HESI! 

also, does that mean they got 450 apps for 48 spots?? 

Does anyone know how long the results can take to come in and send it off? 

also, I hope they noticed my app :(. 

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2 minutes ago, starter12345 said:

Oh, now I’m sad. Probably means I have to wait even longer! It’s been since 5/1! I also thought I had two chances instead of one. Well, maybe that means I should study for HESI! 

also, does that mean they got 450 apps for 48 spots?? 

Does anyone know how long the results can take to come in and send it off? 

also, I hope they noticed my app :(. 

Last info session I attended they said they had around 300 apps for 48 spots. They usually get around 150 apps per cohort. I keep hearing we’ll hear from admissions around mid October for the January cohort. So hopefully this week or the next! ???

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12 minutes ago, bgo07 said:

Last info session I attended they said they had around 300 apps for 48 spots. They usually get around 150 apps per cohort. I keep hearing we’ll hear from admissions around mid October for the January cohort. So hopefully this week or the next! ???

Oh dang!! They should have added more seats!! 
oh - did you email the counselor to know when? Or you heard in the info session? I also heard that too, but before they told me in September- so I’m wondering if they keep pushing it back. 

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No news ?

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On 10/13/2020 at 9:22 AM, Momo26 said:

Hi everyone. I applied to the regular BSN program and our decision day got moved to November 10th due to all of the applications they received. I was wondering if your deadline got moved back as well? I'm unsure if the same faculty are reviewing both BSN and ABSN? This could possibly explain the extra time they need. I was just curious if anyone knows the specifics 

Hi momo26! did they email you and tell you that? or did you ask them personally? Just curious if they will do the same for us

1 minute ago, starter12345 said:

No news ?

I know! I was just gona post the same! ?

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2 minutes ago, MichaelsMama said:

Hi momo26! did they email you and tell you that? or did you ask them personally? Just curious if they will do the same for us

I know! I was just gona post the same! ?

Hey! So we were originally supposed to find out tomorrow (10/15). They emailed everyone in the middle of September and said due to the "unprecedented amount of applications" the timeline has been extended. The new timeline they sent us states decisions will be emailed November 10th. They just entered phase 2 of the application reviews last week.

I was asking if the same faculty is reviewing for both programs because that would mean they are splitting time between ABSN and BSN. Thereby explaining all this continuous extending of the deadlines. 

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1 minute ago, Momo26 said:

Hey! So we were originally supposed to find out tomorrow (10/15). They emailed everyone in the middle of September and said due to the "unprecedented amount of applications" the timeline has been extended. The new timeline they sent us states decisions will be emailed November 10th. They just entered phase 2 of the application reviews last week.

I was asking if the same faculty is reviewing for both programs because that would mean they are splitting time between ABSN and BSN. Thereby explaining all this continuous extending of the deadlines. 

oh OK! thanks for the info! thats nice they give you an actual day when the decision will be made! they just told us early-mid october ?

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8 minutes ago, MichaelsMama said:

oh OK! thanks for the info! thats nice they give you an actual day when the decision will be made! they just told us early-mid october ?

Its still extremely frustrating even having a date. IDK how it has been for you guys but there has been a lack of communication and transparency for us. Sure they received a lot of applications, but the state schools typically receive 400-500 minimum. Considering they are still collecting full tuition from their students, I don't take the pandemic as being a viable reason for them to keep delaying the process..

For ex, if they were upfront and told us "hey there is one set of faculty reviewing both programs that is what is causing the delay", or anything else besides COVID I'd have more understanding. They are not being open with what is holding them up. 

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4 minutes ago, Momo26 said:

Its still extremely frustrating even having a date. IDK how it has been for you guys but there has been a lack of communication and transparency for us. Sure they received a lot of applications, but the state schools typically receive 400-500 minimum. Considering they are still collecting full tuition from their students, I don't take the pandemic as being a viable reason for them to keep delaying the process..

For ex, if they were upfront and told us "hey there is one set of faculty reviewing both programs that is what is causing the delay", or anything else besides COVID I'd have more understanding. They are not being open with what is holding them up. 

Yea I know what you mean! It’s such a stressful time for everyone! 

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Not sure if the timeline is the same for us as it is for the BSN program because I never received the email of the delay and getting notified until Nov. 10th. I've only received the preliminary review email back in August. And every time I attend an info session they always say mid-October so hopefully we find out soon. 

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3 minutes ago, bgo07 said:

Not sure if the timeline is the same for us as it is for the BSN program because I never received the email of the delay and getting notified until Nov. 10th. I've only received the preliminary review email back in August. And every time I attend an info session they always say mid-October so hopefully we find out soon. 

I’m assuming the timeline is different? Someone just said that they haven’t given you guys a set date for decisions so it makes sense that you did not receive the emails BSN did. 

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1 hour ago, Momo26 said:

Hey! So we were originally supposed to find out tomorrow (10/15). They emailed everyone in the middle of September and said due to the "unprecedented amount of applications" the timeline has been extended. The new timeline they sent us states decisions will be emailed November 10th. They just entered phase 2 of the application reviews last week.

I was asking if the same faculty is reviewing for both programs because that would mean they are splitting time between ABSN and BSN. Thereby explaining all this continuous extending of the deadlines. 

OMG. Even for the ABSN nov 10th??? they keep extending it. It’s been monthsssss

I've been waiting since may! 

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