boli Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 8 hours ago, Selena said: Got the supplemental but I'm kind of confused about the word limit. I'm under the 2500 character limit but over 250 words. Is that ok or what's everyone's take? I don't have the application open in front of me but I'm pretty sure the prompt said something like "maximum of 2500 characters which is approximately 250 words". I took this to mean that the character count was the real "limit" and not the word count. Hope that helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilygurlie Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 I submitted my CASPA application to Duke but I'm not even sure if I want to go through the supplemental essays. I think the only thing going for me is that I have strong ties to their rival college and I'm in state. Otherwise, they tend to look towards high gpa applicants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uwec96 Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 I submitted my CASPA application to Duke but I'm not even sure if I want to go through the supplemental essays. I think the only thing going for me is that I have strong ties to their rival college and I'm in state. Otherwise, they tend to look towards high gpa applicants. Go for it! My sGPA was 2.98 and I start next month:) Duke truly uses a holistic approach for admissions.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilygurlie Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 4 minutes ago, uwec96 said: Go for it! My sGPA was 2.98 and I start next month:) Duke truly uses a holistic approach for admissions. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk That's awesome! Congrats!! I might as well muster the strength to get through these essays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pabound2016 Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 9 hours ago, ilygurlie said: I submitted my CASPA application to Duke but I'm not even sure if I want to go through the supplemental essays. I think the only thing going for me is that I have strong ties to their rival college and I'm in state. Otherwise, they tend to look towards high gpa applicants. I do not believe Duke places any preference to in-state residents or what school you graduated from (though I applied in-state and graduated from their rival school). Our incoming class is pretty diverse from what schools they attended and what state they're from. Like what other posters have already stated, Duke does play a holistic approach. As long as you meet their minimum requirements to apply, I would suggest you give it a try. I was surprised when I received an interview invite. My weak points in applying were applying with the minimum patient care experience of around 1,000 hrs and applying right out of undergrad. Went to the interview and got accepted a week later. Life is full of surprises. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thehopefulallyx Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 Pretty pumped to get started on the supplemental app! One step closer :) Good Luck everyone!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acap Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 14 hours ago, ilygurlie said: I submitted my CASPA application to Duke but I'm not even sure if I want to go through the supplemental essays. I think the only thing going for me is that I have strong ties to their rival college and I'm in state. Otherwise, they tend to look towards high gpa applicants. I felt the same way, but I figured it's pointless to have wasted that money in CASPA so might as well go for it. You never know!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttaylor95 Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 I am trying to put in all of my certifications for the supplemental app, but I cannot find a one for phlebotomy. Am I blind or does it just fall under other? Also for the EMT basics out there did you put EMT-other or EMT-IB, I wasn't quite sure what to put. Thanks and good luck to everyone! (: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WINO Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 29 minutes ago, ttaylor95 said: I am trying to put in all of my certifications for the supplemental app, but I cannot find a one for phlebotomy. Am I blind or does it just fall under other? Also for the EMT basics out there did you put EMT-other or EMT-IB, I wasn't quite sure what to put. Thanks and good luck to everyone! (: I remember categorizing it as EMT-IB, although I'm sure either would suffice :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medlabscientist Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 Does anyone know exactly what they are looking for under patient care experiences in the text boxes for "agreeable/positive aspects of responsibility" and "disagreeable/negative aspects of responsibility?" What if you cannot think of anything negative? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moleashish Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 22 minutes ago, medlabscientist said: Does anyone know exactly what they are looking for under patient care experiences in the text boxes for "agreeable/positive aspects of responsibility" and "disagreeable/negative aspects of responsibility?" What if you cannot think of anything negative? I used that space to reflect all the positives of the job that will make me a good PA candidate. For the negative I said something in the lines of lack of diagnosing and treatment. I hope that helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boli Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 woohoo- finally submitted the supplemental yesterday. Feels great to have that done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
14Knight Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 So I'm pretty sure I'm overthinking this and just nervous but what direction did you guys take for the last essay question when it asked about personal life experiences and life goals? Not the optional one. I just don't want to start rambling about things that are irrelevant. Lol Any help is appreciated. Thanks ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slamminsammay Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 10 hours ago, 14Knight said: So I'm pretty sure I'm overthinking this and just nervous but what direction did you guys take for the last essay question when it asked about personal life experiences and life goals? Not the optional one. I just don't want to start rambling about things that are irrelevant. Lol Any help is appreciated. Thanks ? Just try to think of the events you have experienced that have shaped you into the person you are today. Pick one event or experience so that you remain focused throughout the piece. It could be work, travel, sports- anything! As long as you took something from the experience I believe you could write a compelling story on it best of luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
14Knight Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 Thank you @slamminsammay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdabrowski Posted July 11, 2017 Author Share Posted July 11, 2017 Submitted the supplemental last night! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martink741 Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 I submitted last weekend! I honestly think the waiting is the worst. I'm trying to not go insane. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmschro34 Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 Submitted the supplemental! Good luck, everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boli Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 13 hours ago, martink741 said: I submitted last weekend! I honestly think the waiting is the worst. I'm trying to not go insane. lol Yup. 100% agree. I'm trying to tell myself it's out of my hands and to just chill... but I'm still checking my email like a crazy person Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moleashish Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 Just received an email that said they received my gre scores. I completed the supplemental app last week. Waiting for more news, hopefully good ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ella0106 Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 Hi all! I applied to Duke's program last year (it was my first time applying there) and got in. I'll be starting next month and am super excited. I remember being in your shoes last year and having so many questions. Feel free to message me and I'll do my best to respond quickly! First piece of advice, don't doubt yourselves and stay positive! Best of luck! -El Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MG358 Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 Finally just submitted my supplemental! So excited to have that done. I am so impressed by Duke's program and am happy to finally be applied. Good luck everyone! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cc2015 Posted July 15, 2017 Share Posted July 15, 2017 On 6/30/2017 at 4:43 PM, sel1226 said: Got the supplemental but I'm kind of confused about the word limit. I'm under the 2500 character limit but over 250 words. Is that ok or what's everyone's take? I think 250 words is an estimate since many words will have a different number of letters. It will probably cut you off after 2500 characters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madjjensen Posted July 16, 2017 Share Posted July 16, 2017 @sel1226 I had the same problem, but let it go because the app said "about 250 words." Thinking it would be fine otherwise they'd have cut me off, right? :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lwalker Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 I need help! I'm filling out the supp app now, and I'm confused on a couple things! What do we put under "explanation" beside the frequency of our job- where you put full time part time etc ? Also- how did you guys answer agreeable & disagreeable aspects of responsibilities!!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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