Duke University ABSN Fall 2013

U.S.A. North Carolina

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Hey everyone! I submitted my application to Duke University's ABSN program for fall 2013 a few weeks ago, so I wanted to get some conversation started! Is anyone else applying?!

I haven't heard of any waitlisters in this post, but if you are a lurking waitlister. I just declined my spot, so... keep the faith on the waitlist.

Duke is an awesome school! I thoroughly enjoyed Duke days, and it is with a small amount of sadness that I will not be attending--but in the end, Vanderbilt is a better fit for my family and me.

God Bless all, see you on the playground!

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Anxiously awaiting hearing if I got off the waitlist!! Fingers double crossed. Duke is my top choice and I'm moving to NC next year regardless. :)

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Vandy, we have until April 8th to make our decision so I think you'll hear after that. Good luck!

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Does anyone know if there were only two options for those that had interviewed - accepted or waitlisted - or if some were denied?

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Deadlines and Important Dates for Accelerated BSN Program | Duke School of Nursing

According to that they did sent people. Plus there were some people who were wait listed for interviews

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Does anyone know about when the second round of admissions should be?

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i think april 8th! I think i am going to be choosing JHU instead so that might open a spot for another on the wait list! good luck to all and god bless!

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It's so hard to decide. I got accepted to Duke and to a state school out West. I want to go on to a graduate program after I complete the ABSN and the price tag between Duke and the state school for ABSN+Grad is massive. Duke = $127k and State+Local Grad program $45k. I am just at a loss because the State school seems like one of those "you have to make the program work for you" and Duke seemed to offer more guidance. Plus during Duke days when they said some students couldn't finish due to financial reasons, did that mean they didn't get enough scholarships/loans to cover their tuition? As far as tuition reimbursement with Duke, I don't want to commit to 3yrs and not be able to go to the Grad program after at least just one. It's so nerve racking. I have until Monday for the school out West. I'm accepting. But will likely accept Duke too because I really want to be there and in NC. I've got one more interview with an DE-MSN next week. If I lose my $500 with Duke, so be it...sucks but hey...

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Former Duke grad here:

As a former ABSNer, I would suggest not coming to Duke. Hard lesson my entire cohort, and even people in other cohorts learned was: our school is way over-priced. I can tell you now, my student loans for Duke ALONE is over 100k after interest. Find another school that is cheaper. It's the same content and I've met great nurses who didn't go to Duke. The incentive Duke has is if you work at the hospital after graduating, they'll reimburse your tuition. What a joke...you'll be looking at getting 30k back after spending more than 55k if you're lucky. Anyone who I've spoken to that went to Duke SON, and its a lot, would say to choose something cheaper. You'll get the exact same education.

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You'll be lost at Duke as well. Believe me (former grad). Go to a cheaper school. Duke isn't worth it.

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Wow! Interesting experience. Thanks for sharing dieselpuma. What about trying to take advantage of HRSA loan repayment or ease of applying and getting scholarships? How did they guide you all with the financial aid process? From my understanding, we'll be applying for financial aid throughout the school year. Did you do this? Have time for it? And if so, did you ever get any? How are you paying for your loans now?

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Anyone else still having a heard time deciding? only a few more days left! Help me!

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