Duke ABSN Spring 2011

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*elmo*

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Hi everyone! I've been following this thread for a few months and just decided to join!

I'm applying for Spring 2011 as well and am progressively getting more excited about the possibility of going to Duke. However, I'm Canadian and am a little unsure about how to write the personal statement. In Canada, most admission essays are quite formal... but I'm getting the impression this should be a little more personal. Is that right?? I'm struggling and only have a few more days left!

p.s. Congrats to everyone who has received an interview already!!

LalaBelle

8 Posts

Hey SandyH. If I were you I would give the even coordinator a call. The thing is I did choose July 16th for my interview. However, the confirmation email which they sent it to me told me that I will have an interview on 23rd. So I gave her a call to ask about what exactly the day that I will have my interview. She told me that I will join the interview on July 16th session but she forget to change the date on the email she sent out ..

She said that July 16th still available and they have 48 seats for each day interview.

If I were you I would make sure because even the document that enclose with the email she sent me is for people who apply for NP program so ..

Good luck everybody :)

spring2011

49 Posts

I noticed that too! I got the attachment for another program

SandyH

51 Posts

Thanks LalaBelle!

I got the attachment for another program as well! I had told her I wanted the 16th, but said the 23rd would be my second choice (so I just thought maybe the 16th was filled up). I'm gonna call on Monday and verify the date. I'd hate to not show up if I'm scheduled! Did you call M or S?

Welcome Elmo!

I think most of us were having difficult with the personal statement. It can be kinda hard to get everything in that they want. My suggestion would to make sure it is very well written (punctuation, spelling etc) and include all of the specific information they asked for. Just be yourself...I really think they want to know who you are! Good Luck to you! :)

LalaBelle

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I called S, the event coordinator :)

SandyH

51 Posts

Got it all figured out!

I will be at Duke Days on the 16th, as well!

:anpom:

spring2011

49 Posts

yay! I'm glad you got everything worked out! I can't wait to meet y'all:clpty:

*PaintedSky*

88 Posts

Where is everyone coming in from?? I hope they cancel the campus tour, there is no way I will walk around in this blazing heat!!

spring2011

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I'm from the DFW area in Texas. Our temps are around the same right now; maybe a little higher here. I really don't know how I can keep a professional look when I'm drenched in sweat =/ hehe

LalaBelle

8 Posts

Oh my goodness... I didnt get excited until I get on here and see how funny you guys are :).. I remember that nice lady told me that we will have a little walk so I thought about how could I ware my high heel and walk around but I dont think it is good to ware my flip-flop with my suit either lol ..

I will hit on the road on Thursday morning and will be in Durham about noon. I come from Western North Carolina.. So it is going to take me about 4 hours to get there.. Where you guys going to stay? I will stay that Washington Duke,right behind the campus. I would highly recommend this place. It is very convenience and relax even you cant walk to nursing school, well really you can because I did at the first time I visit school but it took me about 35 min walk so . Actually, as I remember the hotel is offer you ride to Duke but I plan to drop my car off at the parking lot opposite Nursing School.

Well may be we can get some good dinner on Thursday in downtown if you like :)

Wahoo... I am so excited !!!!!!

Good luck everybody :)

*PaintedSky*

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Is anyone bringing someone along for the day? I've read on the FALL 2010 board that some have brought parents or significant others...

spring2011

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I was going to email M tomorrow and ask if it is okay. I'm planning on bringing my mother. I brought her on another interview in the past and they actually thought it was a good thing. They encouraged it. I'm not sure though because they didn't mention it anywhere in the email about the interview

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