Yogi Mel

Hello again, I just started UNC's ABSN program this January. I just wanted to let you guys know if you have any questions you can feel free to e-mail me or drop by my blog anytime. I'm going to (hopefully) chronicle this whole Nursing School experience :-) Have a great day!

Thanks :-) I'm sure that time will be here before you know it! If you do want to start a blog I highly recommend www.wordpress.com . Also, if you're unsure about it, you could always start a blog and not tell anyone about it until you get the hang of posting and figure out if you like it.

Hi guys, I just realized I replied on another thread that I commented on originally, but not this one. I just started at UNC's ABSN program this January. Its fantastic and crazy- just what I hoped for ;-) Anyway, I'm writing about my journey to becoming a nurse on my blog.

Hi guys! I'm just starting the ABSN program at UNC tomorrow! My expected graduation date is May 2012. Also, if anyone has questions about the application process of either Duke or UNC, I would be happy to help, as I went through the process and was accepted by both. :-)

I got possibly the most confusing acceptance letter ever. It was postmarked on Oct 20th. Its says something like "We are pleased to inform you that we have notified the University's Office of Undergraduate Admissions of our recommendation to offer you admission to the Spring/January cohort of the 4-term...., Class of 2012. Why do they word it like that? Then, I got a acceptance form to mail back and the health policies. Does anyone know when we get our financial aid info? I can only go if I can get approved for loans.

I actually just gave up my spot b/c I couldn't get enough financial aid. I got a tiny grant ($600) and needed $34,000 in private loans. I couldn't get approved for loans because I had some bad things on my credit report, even though I had a decent cosigner. Good luck everyone!! I'm still hoping to get into UNC - maybe I could swing a smaller loan. Anyway, Good luck to everyone!

Hey guys, I found an answer to my question and I just wanted to update you. We do NOT have to have the background check completed until November 1. If you're in the same boat I am and don't have any $$ to spare, you can put it off until then. I personally am struggling with getting approved for loans as well. I know its very stressful and difficult. I'm trying to keep my chin up. Good luck to all of us. I'm sure something will work out. :)

In the letter it says we have to complete steps 1 and 3 by Oct 1. Step 2 was the background check. We probably have a little longer to complete that although it does not say when exactly. Does anyone else know?

I started off in Shelburne and then moved to Richmond/Jonesville, which is about 30 minutes from Burlington. I would love to move back some day, but not for the winters!!

glassprn- I lived in Vermont for 13 years. I actually just visited in April :-) Enjoy the fall I miss so much!

UNC usually lets people know late October or sometimes as late as mid-November, but its all a little vague. So at that pointe if a Duke Student changed their mind they would lose their $500 deposit, unless its refundable.

I've been moving all week and I finally had my inspection this afternoon, but I was too chicken to check b/c if i didn't get in I wouldn't have the will to finish moving out & cleaning. I just got home. I'm IN!!! Now I'm using the crazy Smilie:dancgrp: Congrats Everyone! Hugs to those who didn't. It has taken me 3 tries...

Oh....I don't know why the 16th is stuck in my head. Don't mind me, I'm moving right now and have all my dates confused. Sorry guys.

Well, the last group was there on Friday so they couldn't possibly meet and review everyone until Monday or Tuesday. Unless, they just stayed there all weekend Also, interesting fact.... my interviewer told me that they often don't know who actually got accepted until they see them at orientation. I think they are like objective surveyors or maybe they give their opinions, but don't participate in the end process of putting everything together piece by piece. AHHH! I'm so excited I can't stand it! Good luck to everyone! May we all have the patience to last until we hear the decisions. Serenity Now! (anyone? )

They said that the committee is meeting the week of the 16th. I'm hoping that means we will hear sometime Monday- Friday. Oh dear. I wonder if we all find out at the same time...