Spring 2014 Samuel Merritt University BSN direct-entry Nursing Program

[abbster]

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! :)

[KnCMommy]

That's good to know. Did you hear that from a counselor?

No, from a friend who is a student and was told that by a teacher. That's why I said not sure how accurate.

[KnCMommy]

Has anyone heard today?? Still no word for me :/

Me either! I told my friend that this is cruel and unusual punishment lol

[niederbrachj]

I haven't heard anything yet. I really hope they tell us today. It'll be torture waiting all weekend for a letter! I called this morning but couldn't reach the counselor.

[alexsofluffy]

I'm probably going to stay in Oakland if my friend gets into a school in the bay area as well, not sure yet though.

[ikalee]

I just spoke to the counselor at Samuel Merritt in Oakland, the results are taking longer than expected and can be delayed as far as November 27th. She will be sending out an email regarding the expected deadline. Don't lose hope everyone! I know the waiting game is tough, but now I can lay off the email a little knowing how long it could possibly take.

[gilmanRN]

I feel this is so unfair that we all have to wait on pins and needles about this. I'm sure most of us have jobs as well, and mine wants my availability through the first of January. This just keeps getting more and more frustrating. I wish they could just take us all. lol

[niederbrachj]

I just spoke to the counselor at Samuel Merritt in Oakland, the results are taking longer than expected and can be delayed as far as November 27th. She will be sending out an email regarding the expected deadline. Don't lose hope everyone! I know the waiting game is tough, but now I can lay off the email a little knowing how long it could possibly take.

I'm glad you got in touch with a counselor! I'm not happy about having to possibly wait another two weeks but I'm glad we still have a chance and I can stop checking my email for a while.

[gilmanRN]

Just recieved my acceptance!!! woooohoooo So happy it came before this weekend!! good luck to the rest of you! Keeping my fingers crossed for you all!!!

[Foxtail0909]

Congrats Gilman!!!

[ikalee]

Congrats!!

[KnCMommy]

I just received an email saying I was accepted!!! So excited!! Crossing my fingers for the rest of you, maybe the longer the wait the better the news!

[philLeo]

Congratulations you two, KnCMommy and gilmanRN. That is the perfect end to the week and an epic beginning to the weekend and New Year . I haven't heard anything yet. Fingers crossed for the happiest of happy endings and beginnings. Cheers!