I thought I would start a thread for prospective Blue Devils. I would love to hear about each of your backgrounds, professional experience and/or where else you may have applied. Have any of you applied to Duke's ABSN before? This might be a great place to ask questions, share insights and tips for submitting a strong application!
Me: I live in Portland, Oregon. I graduated with a BA in Psychology in 2010. Since then I have worked in domestic violence shelters, mental health crisis centers and in outpatient addiction treatment. I quit my mental health case manager job to pursue nursing almost 2 years ago now! I have been volunteering at a Burn ICU in town. I applied to USFCA in Orange County (safety!) and Johns Hopkins for Fall '18, in which I have been waitlisted. I have an underwhelming undergraduate GPA and a 4.0 in prerequisites. In my applications I've done my best to highlight my professional experience and dedication to under served and under resourced populations. I also submitted a supplemental essay explaining poor undergraduate academic performance. I did notice however that Duke's application portal doesn't have a place to upload supplemental materials. I'm wondering if anyone has any suggestions about how I could get this essay in front of the admissions committee?
As for housing, Duke does not offer on-campus housing for graduate students (ABSN students are considered graduate students for school purposes sake).
There are many affordable living options near campus. Students typically can get their own room for 400-500 or more depending how bougie you want to get. Many students will rent a house and each get a room which can be about 400-500. I saw some ads on Craigslist for 3-4 bedroom houses being rented near campus for $1600.
Google search "Near Duke" it's a housing website for properties near Duke.
Hi everyone! My name is Clair and I was accepted for the Spring 2019 cohort as well! I have already submitted my deposit so I will definitely be attending Duke! I am going to Duke Days on July 13 and am looking for a roommate (or two). About 2 weeks ago I tried to become apart of the housing/subletting facebook page but they have not accepted my request. I have even sent direct messages to both admins of the page, but they also have not responded . If anyone has any updated information about facebook housing/roommates pages, etc. please let me know! Thank you!
. If anyone has any updated information about facebook housing/roommates pages, etc. please let me know! Thank you!
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Anyone have their financial aid information posted yet?
I think they are supposed to send an email, but not sure. I don't want to bug them anymore haha.