Notes: the app went live August 15 2022, the deadline to submit is October 15, 2022. This is the second year of Samuel Merritt doing doctorate CRNA rather than masters, and last year it looks like the app opening/closing deadline was different than what it is this year.
Post if you find out anything to share! Good luck to us all!
I'm not entirely sure how they're approaching/prioritizing invites to interview. I did not receive an invite that very first day they were sent out I think Friday the 3rd, but did receive one the following week. I did not schedule my interview right away and received a call reminder a few days later to schedule it and was notified I had until 2/16 to do so. I guess invites are sent out in waves as people decline and accept interviews...?
Last years 2021 or 2022 Samuel Merritt application cycle had: 107 applicants, 60 interviews, and a class size of 28 students. So about a 26% acceptance rate. Good luck to everybody. My random thought is that it is four days of interview with 60 interviewees. Are the interviews only 30 minutes long or they must have many interviews in one day?
Also, I think these stats are relatively accurate. If I recall correctly, the program director mentioned similar numbers during a Q&A several months ago. I think the number maybe 'lower' because although they may receive many initial applications, only so many are complete and meet the program application requirements.
@shelbylikethecobra Yes, agreed- definitely stressful. I really enjoyed the interview though. The faculty are amazing and you can tell they're really looking for people who will be a good fit for their cohort and program. @AJ Kaiser It's a personality based/EI interview for the most part.
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Nice! Thanks for the update, I really appreciate it to keep everything in perspective. Wish you good luck as well!