Spring 2014 Samuel Merritt University BSN direct-entry Nursing Program

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Hello everyone!

I will be applying to SMU's direct-entry BSN program for the Spring of 2014 and was wondering if anyone is going to be applying for that term as well. I met with a counselor about my prereqs and I have about 6 prereqs in progress for the fall, and 2 to be taken over the summer. I asked her if it would hurt my chances since its a large number of class (with physio and developmental psych among them) and she said it won't and that it's normal since that happens to most people. They will base me on what I have already done. I have 2 C's and the rest are all A's and B's. If I do well in my summer classes, I'm looking at around a 3.4 :( I know it's not that great of a GPA... But the counselor said that they will be looking at more than just my GPA (btw, the counselors there are really nice as oppose to the school that I asked for help and told me that I should reconsider nursing and find another degree since my grades weren't that well). I have volunteer experience and hope to complete my 100hrs by the deadline. I also hope to have my volunteer supervisor and microbio prof as my recommendations. And she said that they look for mainly the reading comprehension and math sections of the TEAS-- must meet or exceed national average so I hope to be studying this summer for that as well. Anyone who has been accepted have any tips on what they did to get in? What should I do to be a competitive candidate? If this doesn't work out what else schools will overlook my overall GPA? (My overall GPA with SMU's prereqs is significantly higher than my overall at my school right now, which is only a 3.00.. sad, I know). How to write an exceptional essay to stand out? Also anyone else applying for that term? What're your stats? Thanks in advanced and good luck to everyone! :)

It's a new day! Let's hope we hear back today.

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For those still waiting, I just talked to someone in the admissions office. She said to hope for a response by next Wednesday before Thanksgiving and if not we should hear back the first week of December. There was an error with the application system and not all of them were submitted at the same time. That being said the Nursing faculty is reviewing the other half. As soon as they make a decision, ----------------------- will email us. Hang in there everyone!

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I really want to have hope that they'll let us know before Thanksgiving, but I won't count on it. I wonder if they'll extend the intent to enroll and deposit for those who get an acceptance the "first week of December" because that's due on 12/3 right?

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I just got my email of acceptance!!! I'm so excited:) good luck to the rest of you!!

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Congrats roro1111!! Hope to join you guys!

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Hi Roro, congrats on your acceptance! If you don't mind sharing, what are your stats? (Gpa, TEAS, etc.)

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Thanks guys!! I don't mind sharing.. I have a 3.8 in prerequisites and in science.. I submitted 3 letters of recommendations, TEAS- 74.0 and volunteer experience at a hospital for 6 months. I also have 4 non science prereqs in progress. Good luck!!

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Hey guys. I got an email 10 min ago telling me I am on the wait list and telling me to email someone to find out what number I am. I have mixed feelings about this. More waiting!!! The email said all of the denials have already gone out. Good luck everyone!

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Hi everyone I also just recieved an email that I am on the waitlist. Emailed the counselor to see what number I am. More waiting uggggggh. At least it's not a denial! Congrats roro!

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I'm number 8 you guys. I really hope i get in!

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Specializes in Cardiology.

I still haven't received ANYTHING????

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I'm number 8 you guys. I really hope i get in!

I just found out I am number 5! I hope we both get in! its so close yet so far away.... AHHH!

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