I'm applying to Duke for the Spring 2016 ABSN cohort as well as other universities. I have done a lot of research on Duke and acceptance, but I was wondering if I could ask an opinion of any of the current Duke ABSN students or Duke alumni.
My question is, I know that letters of recommendation are weighted heavily, but how much extra weight does it hold if I have a letter of recommendation from a Duke faculty member? I'd rather not disclose who exactly, but it's a faculty member of Duke's school of medicine. Obviously, it won't hurt to have this letter, but I was wondering if Duke will see this as just another good letter of rec, or if they will see this as more since it's from "one of their own"?
Thanks for any feedback, it is all appreciated! :)
I really enjoyed my Duke Days experience. On top of the school's great reputation, the knowledgeable and accessible professors, small clinical groups, a high NCLEX pass rate, state-of-the-art technology and facilities, and the option to go on a global excursion were just some of a number of things that make the program appealing. The campus itself is also beautiful!
The only unappealing part is the price tag, but if you ask me, the program (and all of the resources and opportunities that it provides) is well worth the cost.
To answer your other question: I didn't encounter any big surprises that I wasn't expecting. Overall, Duke left a great impression on me, and I am thrilled to be attending!
I'm fairly late to this post but it's been a great help to me. Congrats to all who were accepted for this Spring cohort! Thats exciting stuff! I was wondering if anyone got any news yet from Nora or admissions about waitlisters yet. Just curious...
I was also wondering if most of you guys decided to accept your offers! It seems like the majority of the accepted people really enjoyed Duke Days and what the program had to offer, but I was just wondering if anyone chose a different route.
Hello! I am pretty sure I already posted but I got accepted to Duke for Spring 2016 Cohort! I was wait-listed the first time I applied to Duke, and didn't think I would be accepted when I applied again!
I went to Duke Days on Aug 3rd. I definitely am excited about Duke now. Of course, like somebody on here already said, the biggest concern about Duke is the cost.
What is our graduation date? I know it would be in May 2017, but which day? Some scholarships ask for specific graduation date. So, anybody knows?
What is our graduation date? I know it would be in May 2017, but which day? Some scholarships ask for specific graduation date. So, anybody knows?
It's going to be the weekend of May 12-14. I would put Sunday the 14th, since that is when the university will have their large ceremony. Our nursing school ceremony was held the Friday before the university ceremony, but DUSON probably can't confirm 100% they can do that year to year due to availability of the DPAC.
I haven't heard anything about the wait list either... Getting anxious! Anyone have good news to share? Or have any idea when they typically make those decisions?
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Hi, macarthurparker!
I really enjoyed my Duke Days experience. On top of the school's great reputation, the knowledgeable and accessible professors, small clinical groups, a high NCLEX pass rate, state-of-the-art technology and facilities, and the option to go on a global excursion were just some of a number of things that make the program appealing. The campus itself is also beautiful!
The only unappealing part is the price tag, but if you ask me, the program (and all of the resources and opportunities that it provides) is well worth the cost.
To answer your other question: I didn't encounter any big surprises that I wasn't expecting. Overall, Duke left a great impression on me, and I am thrilled to be attending!