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eek wait I've been wondering if there was a Facebook page - did I miss it anywhere? Can someone PM me the link?
I think it is searchable on facebook - if not, shoot me a PM.
eek wait I've been wondering if there was a Facebook page - did I miss it anywhere? Can someone PM me the link?
Aid package received! For all of you still waiting, you might want to call. I called today and found out that they mistyped my email address, which is why I never received it...
Also, is it safe to assume that aid from the P&S Scholarship Fund and Stp P&S Scholarship Fund are need-based?
I called, had my email corrected, and then received it by email.Did it get emailed to you or did it appear in that Student Viewer portal? I've been waiting on mine too and thought they were released today.
Aid package received! For all of you still waiting, you might want to call. I called today and found out that they mistyped my email address, which is why I never received it...
Also, is it safe to assume that aid from the P&S Scholarship Fund and Stp P&S Scholarship Fund are need-based?
I am also wondering if anyone has heard about additional merit aid from Deans Nicholas or Hutcherson? The 4/30 deadline is looming!Has anyone heard anything about merit aid? I would hope we'd hear back before the decisions deadline haha
...So you're saying there's a chance?!I called a few days ago and they said they haven't given out any merit scholarships yet and are still waiting to hear about how much money they have to give out in merit aid :/
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I called a few days ago and they said they haven't given out any merit scholarships yet and are still waiting to hear about how much money they have to give out in merit aid :/
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You the real MVP.
Did you ask whether it they would be given out before May 2? I mean it's kinda pointless to do it afterwards (well not pointless but diminishes the purpose anyways).
I was told by Financial Aid to email Admissions (with a copy of the award), who would then forward it to the Scholarship Committee. This was back in March, so I don't know if instructions would change, as we only have 1 week left. Best of luck!!Hey, does anybody remember who we were supposed to email about if we merit scholarships from other schools? I remember them saying something at the fin aid session during revisit but I can't remember anymore...I think it was Dean Nicholas?
Has anybody on the waitlist heard anything from the P&S admissions office? Not necessarily acceptances, but in past years people seemed to have gotten replies from Dean Nicholas to update letters thanking them for their enthusiasm, etc.
Is there anything that can be done to increase your chances of getting off the waitlist other than staying in touch via update letters?
Does Columbia provide iPads or laptops for students or should we purchase one before starting school?
For those of you waiting/hoping to hear back regarding merit awards, I called admissions today. Decisions are made on a case by case basis and you will only be notified if you receive an award. There is no "deadline" for decisions. It could be today, or it could be up to the day before orientation.
I tried asking about my case specifically and received no response: the person on the phone would not let me know whether the committee has yet to make a decision or if they simply chose not to award me anything. I asked how applicants such as myself, who are choosing between schools and are feeling financial pressure, are expected to make a decision if we don't know when (or if) we should hear back. I was told to just withdraw if I so wish.
To be honest, the tone of the conversation and the admissions representative took me by surprise. I wasn't expecting to be awarded money; as I've state before, I'm honestly thrilled at my acceptance and am honored to have a chance to attend. I do find it strange how Columbia plans on distributes its awards. Considering how it doesn't advertise or even mention these awards on its website, I'm assuming these "case by case" requests can only come from students who are deciding between schools and weighing finances as a heavy factor. It's odd that the committee doesn't take this into account and thinks it's okay to potentially not inform students until after the Traffic Day Deadline. If I knew I was committing to P&S, then sure, being notified of a merit award over the summer would be a nice surprise, but I wouldn't have bothered to request consideration of a award in that case...
At least they told you that much. Mine refused me even that mercy...I cannot agree more with this sentiment. I have been in touch with Columbia admissions on-and-off (both by phone and email) for over a month now regarding merit aid, and I have consistently received either form emails or replies to the tone of "Sorry, nothing to say... we understand there is the April 30 deadline. Call us at 4:30pm on April 29 and we may or may not have something to say to you". I understand that they are busy and fielding many requests, but to be honest, the whole experience has left me incredibly disillusioned. Just thought I would share my experience.
I too would love to hear if anyone has any insight here!can anyone provide more clarity into the waitlist process? previous threads indicates there is a high priority list - if you aren't on it/get that call, does that basically mean you're out of running? Also it seems that movement actually only began a few weeks after May 1? (I think last year based on SDN it was around May 14?). Sorry for the many questions. This process is just so nebulous.
What year are you at P&S? Thanks so much for the help!There are people in my class who got off the waitlist within the first week of may. More than that I have no idea, sorry guys
What year are you at P&S? Thanks so much for the help!
If you get waitlisted but don't get in, is there a better chance of being accepted if you reapply the following year?
First year! And my pleasure!
At least they told you that much. Mine refused me even that mercy...
Honestly, I really love Columbia and truly hope that financial aid would work out. I told myself that I wouldn't let money decide where I go, but the fact the staff refuses to provide any form of closure leaves me a bit frustrated.
They did, and as far as need based aid goes, Columbia was more generous than expected..however, there are some situations at home that would result in my aid declinig within the next year (sibling graduating college, for one), which made another institution'a merit offer so tempting.Did they provide you any financial aid in the form of grants?
That's what they've done in past years. Seems like Dr. Nicholas gives you a ring.wait... they call applicants who get accepted off the WL?
Ahhhhh, I'm sorry! I truly did not want to let go. If I know for sure that that the aid is comparable over 4 years, I would have chosen Columbia in a heartbeat. As it is, with my brother graduating college soon and my dad hoping to seek long term employment (rather than current contractual gigs), it's too likely that my aid can decline rather sharply over the next few years.
Ahhhhh, I'm sorry! I truly did not want to let go. If I know for sure that that the aid is comparable over 4 years, I would have chosen Columbia in a heartbeat. As it is, with my brother graduating college soon and my dad hoping to seek long term employment (rather than current contractual gigs), it's too likely that my aid can decline rather sharply over the next few years.
Same. Withdrew because of a competing scholarship / full ride. Really sad. Columbia was my number one.As sad as it made me, I withdrew from P &S this morning. Best of luck to all of you!
They did, and as far as need based aid goes, Columbia was more generous than expected..however, there are some situations at home that would result in my aid declinig within the next year (sibling graduating college, for one), which made another institution'a merit offer so tempting.
Seconded! Does anyone know if the process is always: high priority waitlist first, followed by an acceptance, or can you go straight to an acceptance call?Hoping for some movement this week!!!
Who told you that there is a high-priority WL?Have people already been informed of their spot on a high priority waitlist or does that process also start now?
This is something from last year's thread. Not sure if they're going to be doing the same thing this year, but there was no formal HPWL sent out.Who told you that there is a high-priority WL?
This is something from last year's thread. Not sure if they're going to be doing the same thing this year, but there was no formal HPWL sent out.
It's not something that people were placed on until May at the earliest.ooo... confusing. So an unranked WL can have high-priority WL. interesting.
Just emailed them, and they said that since the deadline for multiple acceptances has just passed, they're still deciding how to go forward with the waitlist. So, no I don't think there has been any waitlist movement yet! Good luck everyone!Has anyone called admissions and asked for info about whether there has been any movement yet?