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 applied for Spring 14 and haven't heard yet. Though I spoke to the main counselor there last week and she said we should hear by this upcoming week of Nov 11th. For those who have heard, was it just an email?

Thanks Leo, I'm hoping that you guys will be able to get in as well. And marissa, I don't know about the others who got accepted but I only received emails so far.

Did everyone apply via the electronic application? Were there other e-mails sent out besides the one you automatically receive after submitting electronic app? I'm on the same boat, I haven't heard anything yet....

Doesn't matter if its via electronic or turn in physical application. All admission acceptances are the same either electronic or via phone call.

Hey! Has anyone got an acceptance letter yet? If so, let's exchange info, for a possible apartment ! Good luck to everyone!

For anyone wondering, I found out that I got in Nov 4th that I got in. You should be hearing soon

Anyone that has gotten their acceptance, what time did you guys receive the emails if you don't mind me asking? This waiting game is literally driving me crazy. Lol!

For anyone wondering, I found out that I got in Nov 4th that I got in. You should be hearing soon

Are you transfering from a partnership school or from a community college? Also are you going to the San Mateo campus or Oakland?

slowly getting inpatient guys!!!! i'm anxious and keep checking my email!! This is not cool :(

I got my acceptance letter on Nov 6 at 8am. I am transferring from San Jose state and evc.

I am going to the Oakland campus

Hi Ogambao, if you don't mind me asking, did you pay your deposit yet? And if so, did you do it online or in person? I went online and just deposited the amount in my balance but I'm not sure if that's what we're supposed to do...

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