YaelS Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 I was wondering if anybody might be able to shed some light on my situation. I am applying this cycle and recently received an e-mail from Samuel Merritt that my file is considered incomplete because I have not met or shown that I plan to meet the prerequisite of "general biology." I'm sure most applicants have in fact taken this course, but I never did. I do have a bachelors and a masters, but general bio was never required, and it also wasn't required for any of my prereq classes. I can't for the life of me find on their website anything about general biology being a requirement, so I'm totally confused. I e-mailed back and then called Pam Harrison. She was super nice but explained that because of the back-up of applications she would not be able to respond to me for a while. Its been a few days now and of course I'm starting to panic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MassPA-C Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 I received an email from them asking about my stats course. I emailed back where it was on my transcript (I took it in the social sciences and it is listed as something weird) and attached the course syllabus. I got an email back within a day or two saying thanks and that my app was being forwarded on to the committee. If you have the hours they require in the biological sciences I can't see where it would be an issue... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsRonSwanson Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 I don't see anything on their site about general biology. I just see that human anatomy and physiology and micro are required, and then the rest can be any bio. I wouldn't worry about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YaelS Posted October 15, 2011 Author Share Posted October 15, 2011 Thanks everyone. I'll try not to worry about it! Its hard when I get an email saying my app is not complete, but hopefully it will get resolved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarraeo26 Posted October 15, 2011 Share Posted October 15, 2011 YaelS, I think you should be ok, although its strange to me that you were able to take advance bio classes without having basic bio...how did you manage that? I'm just curious. I took "basic bio" under zoology for one semester and i had to explain this to one school (NOT SMU). I'm a current student and never had a problem. as long as you have whats listed on the website you should be fine. I also took Stats under the Psychology program and that counts as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarraeo26 Posted October 15, 2011 Share Posted October 15, 2011 YaelS, I think you should be ok, although its strange to me that you were able to take advance bio classes without having basic bio...how did you manage that? I'm just curious. I took "basic bio" under zoology for one semester and i had to explain this to one school (NOT SMU). I'm a current student and never had a problem. as long as you have whats listed on the website you should be fine. I also took Stats under the Psychology program and that counts as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YaelS Posted October 16, 2011 Author Share Posted October 16, 2011 I also took stats in the psychology department. It was 10 years ago, but they said it was fine. I am taking anatomy/physiology at Foothill College, and all they required was successful completion of high school chemistry and biology which I had. Same with microbiology. I didn't realize this wasn't the norm! How are you enjoying the program so far? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YaelS Posted October 16, 2011 Author Share Posted October 16, 2011 I also took stats in the psychology department. It was 10 years ago, but they said it was fine. I am taking anatomy/physiology at Foothill College, and all they required was successful completion of high school chemistry and biology which I had. Same with microbiology. I didn't realize this wasn't the norm! How are you enjoying the program so far? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarraeo26 Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 Yes!!! I LOVE it and I'm glad I choose this program even though I had to go through the waitlist torture. Its challenging but you learn a lot and everyone works together to help each other out. The fact that SMU has a cadaver lab should not be taken lightly...now that we are in anatomy I cannot imagine being in another program learning about the human body without cadavers. its extremely helpful and mind-blowing at times when you actually SEE cancer in a body or other diseases and their real effects. They also have study abroad options and volunteering abroad... I could go on but I won't :) So choose your school wisely and pick what fits you and your goals best! You will learn what fits you at the interview. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarraeo26 Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 Yes!!! I LOVE it and I'm glad I choose this program even though I had to go through the waitlist torture. Its challenging but you learn a lot and everyone works together to help each other out. The fact that SMU has a cadaver lab should not be taken lightly...now that we are in anatomy I cannot imagine being in another program learning about the human body without cadavers. its extremely helpful and mind-blowing at times when you actually SEE cancer in a body or other diseases and their real effects. They also have study abroad options and volunteering abroad... I could go on but I won't :) So choose your school wisely and pick what fits you and your goals best! You will learn what fits you at the interview. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YaelS Posted October 18, 2011 Author Share Posted October 18, 2011 I'm glad to hear you like it! I've heard nothing but good things so far. The cadaver lab and the sim lab are definitely huge bonuses. SMU is the only school I applied to since I'm staying local and I think its the best fit. Hoping it works out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YaelS Posted October 18, 2011 Author Share Posted October 18, 2011 I'm glad to hear you like it! I've heard nothing but good things so far. The cadaver lab and the sim lab are definitely huge bonuses. SMU is the only school I applied to since I'm staying local and I think its the best fit. Hoping it works out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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