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! :)

Lizz I received my rejection letter yesterday afternoon. Best of luck to you, I have my fingers crossed that you'll get off the wait list. As for the rest of you, good luck!! Kick ass in the program! Maybe we will cross paths in the future.

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Just wondering if the people who were still waiting have heard anything yet? Has anyone on the waitlist heard anything? I know the deposit was due the 3rd and I'm still waiting to hear about any movement on the list :/

I haven't heard anything about movement on the waitlist. I emailed the counselor on the 4th to see if I moved up on the waitlist but I haven't gotten a reply. I will probably call them tomorrow.

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Sorry to hear that togA :( thank you for your wishes, Good luck to you as well. Neiderbrach, if you call tomorrow can you let me know what they say? The counselor told me she expected movement throughout December and it's only the beginning but I'm super anxious of course!

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Sorry to hear that togA :( thank you for your wishes, Good luck to you as well. Neiderbrach, if you call tomorrow can you let me know what they say? The counselor told me she expected movement throughout December and it's only the beginning but I'm super anxious of course!

Yes, I will definitely let you know. : )

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Thanx neiderbrach!

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Thanx neiderbrach!

I couldn't reach anyone yesterday so I'll try again on Monday and let you know.

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hmm not really a plan... thinking I'm going to take an upper division chem just when I do re-apply it doesn't look like I'm being lazy. Though it sucks taking one class next semester and waiting around but hopefully it'll show that I'm still being challenged and not sitting around.

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I couldn't reach anyone yesterday so I'll try again on Monday and let you know.

Ok thanks :) I will probably try emailing Monday too. Fingers crossed for good news!

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Hey Everyone! I too was accepted to SMU's BSN program for the Spring 2014 semester and I was just wondering if anyone on here had attended the Summer Nursing success seminar? Also, to the people that were also accepted, did you guys receive the email about the pre-nursing intensive workshops that are gonna be held next Monday and Tuesday? And are you planning on attending?

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Hey neiderbrach I just got an email from the counselor and she informed me I am now number 1 on the waitlist!!! Which means you are number 4 :) she said she definitely expects more movement and will let me know asap! I hope we both get in!!!!!

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Hey neiderbrach I just got an email from the counselor and she informed me I am now number 1 on the waitlist!!! Which means you are number 4 :) she said she definitely expects more movement and will let me know asap! I hope we both get in!!!!!

That is GREAT news! CONGRATULATIONS in advance!! I wonder why she didn't reply to my email but I'm happy to hear this from anyone!! I hope we both get in too!!!

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Hey Everyone! I too was accepted to SMU's BSN program for the Spring 2014 semester and I was just wondering if anyone on here had attended the Summer Nursing success seminar? Also, to the people that were also accepted, did you guys receive the email about the pre-nursing intensive workshops that are gonna be held next Monday and Tuesday? And are you planning on attending?

I will be attending. There's so much to do before class starts ahhh!! I seriously have to get all of my student health requirements aside. Don't forget to get CPR certified!

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