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! :)

I still haven't received ANYTHING????

Thats strange! in the email they sent for the waitlist it says all decisions have been made. I would definitely call the admissions department if I were you and see what the deal is.

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Specializes in Cardiology.

I just called and spoke with admissions- they said not all decisions have been made ??? I'm so confused!!

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That is so weird! How would they be able to compile a waitlist if all decisions haven't been made! Whatever process they're using is really confusing! Well I hope you get in!

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I haven't heard anything either, I know it has been reviewed though. The anxiety is killing me!

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Ahh! I'm still waiting too! This is crazy!

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You guys I haven't heard anything either...no email in my inbox or in my spam. I'm so frustrated...this is crazy. Congrats to those who got in though, and still a congrats to those on the wait list--still better than a denial

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I haven't heard anything either I know it has been reviewed though. The anxiety is killing me![/quote']

Ikalee, How do you know it's been reviewed?

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Ikalee, how do you know it's been reviewed?

Lol sorry idk how to delete posts haha

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Specializes in Cardiology.

I glad I'm not the only one waiting :/

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Specializes in Cardiology.

I am glad *

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I am glad *

Emilee, what else did admissions say?

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Specializes in Cardiology.

I will be hearing soon.. Emails are still going out.

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