Help!! NP program interview at Duke

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Hello everyone,

I've been invited to interview for an NP (MSN) program at Duke and was elated until I saw that the interview is 45 minutes long!! I'm a little bit nervous about such a lengthy interview and whether or not I'll be adequately prepared. I tend to do well in job interviews, but I don't know how to prepare for a grad school interview vs a job interview, if there even is much of a difference.

Of course I've done my research on Duke, my program of interest, and their faculty but any other tips or pointers out there? Anything is appreciated! Thanks in advance!

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Which program is it by chance?

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Congrats on the interview! Though I can't help with tips, I'm also curious what program did you apply to?? I applied to Duke's FNP program but didn't send in my application till Nov. 27. Hope your interview goes well!

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WHNP. I was applying to the program for next fall when they informed me that they were still accepting applications for spring when I submitted my application. I interviewed within a few days and was just accepted yesterday to start in January. Talk about a whirlwind!

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Hope things go well for you as well! From what I understand fall applicants won't find out about interviews until the end of January. Best of luck! :)

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Oh wow! That was a quick turn around! Crazy how fast they went...but more importantly... CONGRATULATIONS!!! :) :) :) Good luck with everything!

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Oh wow! Congratulations on your recent acceptance!! It seems like such a far time away to wait for interviews with Duke. How'd yours go btw?

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@Future thank you! I think I would go crazy if I had to wait until spring to find out about acceptance! Haha. The interview was not what I expected at all. I've heard that they are similar to job interviews but mine didn't seem that way. In fact, I thought I did pretty poorly but I guess they liked it! Are you applying to Duke as well?

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Yeah I am for the ACNP program.

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@Future thank you! I think I would go crazy if I had to wait until spring to find out about acceptance! Haha. The interview was not what I expected at all. I've heard that they are similar to job interviews but mine didn't seem that way. In fact, I thought I did pretty poorly but I guess they liked it! Are you applying to Duke as well?

What was it like?

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Hey @Future, how are you liking the ACNP program? I have an interview set for this week to start in Aug!!

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I'm interviewing like you are v. Nurse í ½í¸ƒ

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