Duke ABSN Fall 2015

cje1015 · Dec 27, 2014

I also applied for the fall 2015 term. submitted application first week of november, can't wait to hear back from duke, so excited. yay!!

cje1015 · Dec 30, 2014

That is very good news. I hope to hear from duson soon.

tinadonniedonnie · Jan 2, 2015

[h=1]ABSN Application Process Streamlined[/h]Friday, December 12, 2014

ABSN Program Streamlines Enrollment Process for Prospective Students

Duke University's Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) Program has streamlined the application process for prospective students with GPAs above a 3.0 by eliminating the requirement of taking the Graduate Records Examination (GRE). The GRE is a standardized test of verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, analytical writing and critical thinking skills that have been acquired over a long period of time and that are not related to any specific field of study. Many graduate schools in the United States require this examination for students applying to their programs.

We wanted to streamline the application process for prospective ABSN students at Duke,â€ said Valerie Sabol, PhD, associate professor and director of the ABSN Program. We believe in our students who have a history of strong academic performance. We want to remove what, for some, could be a potential barrier,â€ Sabol said.

The decision to remove the requirement for students with a GPA higher than 3.0 was made as a result of discussions among the ABSN faculty and School leaders. The quality of the applicants to our ABSN Program is extremely high,â€ said Sabol. The nation's best and brightest nursing candidates are applying to Duke. We want to ensure the application process for these students is as straightforward and as easy as possible.â€

The elimination of the GRE requirement is effective with ABSN applications submitted beginning in January for the Spring 2016 Semester. This decision can save prospective Duke Nursing students nearly $200 in GRE test fees.

Visit the Apply web page for more information on how to apply for the ABSN Program.

dcwang · Jan 8, 2015

to all: After communicating with the admissions officer, I was told that my application is complete; however, I did not receive a separate email saying that my application is complete. Am I supposed to receive one separately?

ncwildflowers · Jan 8, 2015

No email. I believe that you only know the status of your application by logging on to https://applicants.siss.duke.edu

ncwildflowers · Jan 8, 2015

My application says that the SON financial aid application is "incomplete" and due Jan 16. On DUSON website I can't find that the application is even available. It has a link for the 14-15 school year but not 15-16 year. Am I looking in the wrong place??

FJD13 · Jan 10, 2015

On the application status, I received a more formalized email from the ABSN admissions officer that had purview over ensuring my application was complete. It basically informed that they had performed a cursory review of my application and all the components necessary were accounted for. They stated that my application would be forwarded for official review by the admissions committee and that I shouldn't worry if I haven't heard back from them in 6 weeks bc the process can take up to 9 weeks. This email was sent to me on the 12th of November. I don't know if it was a courtesy extended to me or if they sent out an email to every applicant letting them know that their application was complete and being forwarded.

on the financial aid topic, during the Webinar I attended in November, the DUSON presenter stated that it would be advantageous to complete the FINAID application in January to be ahead of the curve. They also stated the deadline was in March for the Fall semester.

hope this helps!

FJD13 · Jan 10, 2015

Just looked it up on the portal. The ABSN Fall Financial Aid deadline for new students is March 7th.

ncwildflowers · Jan 10, 2015

I saw that as well but I am not seeing the link for the SON financial aid application (for 15-16 school year). Do you see it? I already filled out FAFSA. Thanks for your help!

FJD13 · Jan 10, 2015

I don't believe it's available yet bc the school of nursing will send us a notification through the portal letting us know that we need to complete Duke's financial aid application. We will receive a link to the school's FINAID application on the portal under the FINAID tab. That's what I was told.

dcwang · Jan 11, 2015

i was told that decisions would be released first week of march

nfc14 · Jan 12, 2015

Yes, I was told March, as well. I am confused - do we need to fill out Fin Aid application prior to being notified or our acceptance? I am already receiving financial aid for current schooling and filled out the FAFSA last year. Not sure how this will filter over to Duke if I am accepted?