I see that there are 3 members and 13 guests looking for news on this page. Wish I had some for you. I comfort myself in knowing that whatever the outcome of the decision making process today, this...
Bananaducks, it's 4:59 pm, so it could be anytime now. On the other hand, tomorrow is not that far away. I feel like a kid who is waiting for Christmas morning to come. It's sort of an exciting...
I believe the Info Session is different from our ABSN Duke Day in that it covers all of the Nursing School programs. I went to the ABSN info session after sitting in the lobby and talking with some...
They seem quite efficient over there, so maybe we will know by tomorrow. In between two anatomy tests right now, so at least I have something else to think of. Time flies when you are having fun,...
Hope everyone is having a great weekend. Just a few more days to go....Wish the waiting were over, but at least I've only had to wait a week since my interview. Oh well, back to studying Anatomy....
Hollynski, Great to have you on board. I had the same experience with my first interview being more difficult than my second. I suppose that some people had two really great interviews, but most...
AngielaJolieFSU, It was great meeting you also. I don't think of you as the girl with the blue dress, but as the one with the red coat of perfect color and cut. It was a whirlwind of a day, and I...
In my search for information on Financial Aid, I discovered this informative series on a New York Times educational blog site. http://thechoice.blogs.nytimes.com/author/mark-kantrowitz/ Published in...
Dear Evaamber, Thanks for the encouragement. Tomorrow's the big day for me, and I'm finally feeling a bit nervous. I'm finishing up the last of the scholarship essays now. I had budgeted plenty of...
Nikki, Here is a link that shows the School of Nursing on Duke's interactive map. http://www.map.duke.edu/building/257 Duke's map has a link to Google Maps on the right side of the page. The...
Rachel, Your message makes me feel much more comfortable, particularly since you also included tips on appropriate attire. I had already been planning to wear a nice suit with comfortable shoes. Now...
Dorshee and Evaamber, Thanks for the details. I appreciate you both taking the time to post during such a busy weekend. Being rather pragmatic, I find it comforting to know the numbers well before...
Wishing good fortune to all who are interviewing this week. My interview is in February now. Anyone else in February? Off to studying now, and then to work...Can't believe interview time is...
Marann, Duke FAFSA information and deadlines from last year can be found at this link: Financial Aid - Duke University School of Nursing - Completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (My...
ocennia, i read somewhere that you can submit a fafsa without completing your tax returns. the fafsa would be based on estimated income based on pay stubs and the like. later on you would amend it. i...
Evaamber, Thanks for the update on the scholarship applications! I needed the update as I am just getting back in the school mode after a good visit with family over the holidays. I thought I was...
Ocennia, Welcome! Glad to see you on the loop. I was extremely pleased when I found the site last year. Did you read through the messages from the previous classes? Will you have to travel far for...
Marann1234, Welcome to the forum. I appreciate the info you posted. I'm amazed that so many people applied for the Fall 2011 cohort. At the Nursing Information Session, I believe they told us that...
Nikki164, I am definitely planning on doing the ABSN-MSN Pathway. That is one of the major reasons I want to go to Duke. So many great programs are available at Duke. I just don't know exactly what I...
Aspire2inspire, Thanks for sharing this site. I am definitely looking to maximize financial resources. My notes say that we should complete the 2011/12 FAFSA on or after Jan. 1, 2011. One of my...