serfeliz

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1. Duke ABSN 2012

   serfeliz replied to hmgunc's topic in North Carolina

   I'm very sorry for your disappointment, KCbaby57. It's such a shame when decisions have to be based on money--cold, hard reality can be brutal. I'm also not going to Duke for financial reasons. I haven't tried to get a loan but simply cannot justify ...

2. Duke ABSN 2012

   serfeliz replied to hmgunc's topic in North Carolina

   Sorry to be a drag. Wish I could buy you a drink!

3. Duke ABSN 2012

   serfeliz replied to hmgunc's topic in North Carolina

   Hi, KCbaby57. I used the loan calculator on this site: http://www.finaid.org/calculators/loanpayments.phtml. It is really quite overwhelming. I'm sure it is doable, but the question is really, "How much are you willing to sacrifice to make it happen?...

4. Duke ABSN 2012

   serfeliz replied to hmgunc's topic in North Carolina

   The cost is daunting. Over ten years of repayment, for example, a private loan at current rates for $80k will end up costing you $110k, or $920 per month, in addition to repayment on any federal loans. I have great faith in Duke's program and was imp...

5. Duke ABSN 2012

   serfeliz replied to hmgunc's topic in North Carolina

   I haven't received mine, either. I was expecting it by yesterday. I hope it's soon, though, because the indecision is killing me!

6. Duke ABSN 2012

   serfeliz replied to hmgunc's topic in North Carolina

   Congratulations, everyone! I also RSVP'd for August 5th and did not receive a confirmation. Sounds like I'm in good company. I will be arriving from the West Coast on the morning of Thursday, August 4th. If anyone else is arriving early and would be ...

7. Duke ABSN 2012

   serfeliz replied to hmgunc's topic in North Carolina

   Seriously! I'm hoping that the person who said Wednesday is correct. I need to make plans if I'm coming to Duke Days!

8. Duke ABSN 2012

   serfeliz replied to hmgunc's topic in North Carolina

   Thanks so much for your quick response, oaktown2! I'm sure I'll be up before dawn on Monday checking my e-mail in hopes of locking in the date. I've heard such good things about the admissions staff there, so I'm hoping that they would try to be flex...

9. Duke ABSN 2012

   serfeliz replied to hmgunc's topic in North Carolina

   Hello, everyone! I also applied to Duke for Spring 2012. Does anyone happen to know if you are given a choice of interview dates, or are they are assigned? I'm coming from the West Coast and am hoping that I would be able to get the latest date to al...