eunice Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 With that being said I need to work really hard and be on academic lockdown in the next 2 years. Haha! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightwolf1129 Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Eunice, don't quote me on this but I think if you're in need of any type of financial aid (whether it's in the form of scholarships, loans, or a combination of both), that you still need to file a FAFSA. You don't have to accept the loan amounts that are offered to you. It's great that you've been offered a substantial scholarship from BC that, along with your savings and AmeriCorps award, will allow you to attend virtually cost free. Since I noticed you're living in Boston, are your living expenses covered? Because if not, you may want/need to take out loans (or a part-time job if you could squeeze in the time). Otherwise, if you're still leaning towards BC, looking forward to having you as a classmate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eunice Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 I did my FAFSA January 1st (and had sent it to BC) but I haven't submitted BC's Graduate Financial Aid Application/Validation. Yes, been living in Boston for 4 years now. The living expenses are worrying me. I currently nanny too so I can potentially continue that since it's 12-15 hours a week. Ahhh decisions decisions. Should I decide to attend BC, I look forward to meeting you and the rest as well!  Eunice, don't quote me on this but I think if you're in need of any type of financial aid (whether it's in the form of scholarships, loans, or a combination of both), that you still need to file a FAFSA. You don't have to accept the loan amounts that are offered to you. It's great that you've been offered a substantial scholarship from BC that, along with your savings and AmeriCorps award, will allow you to attend virtually cost free. Since I noticed you're living in Boston, are your living expenses covered? Because if not, you may want/need to take out loans (or a part-time job if you could squeeze in the time). Otherwise, if you're still leaning towards BC, looking forward to having you as a classmate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMM1020 Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Just got accepted by BC!!! I am so excited!! previously I was waitlisted by BU and nwo finally I can rest a little bit!! Congrats!! Looks like I will be seeing you at orientation! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icelestial Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 You are most welcome icelestial! Congrats on your acceptance into BC's GSSW!! If you are ever in need of any tips, suggestions or whatnot regarding where to move to, I recommend reading the "BU Fall 2014" forum post that includes a response from me about what it's like living here in Boston. I hope you got enough financial aid/scholarship support from BC because it's not a cheap endeavor going to graduate school and living in Boston.  Looking forward to going through orientation with you in the upcoming months  Make sure to hold up a sign saying "icelestial" at orientation so I know who you are and I'll do the same lol sure will do nightwolf lol haha!! probably will need more advice from you since youve been living in boston for a while!! yea, I can't wait to start this new journey now and i have been wanting to go to boston for a long time already!!!!! I haven't received any scholarship yet because the formal letter wasn't even sent out yet!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icelestial Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 Congrats!! Looks like I will be seeing you at orientation! yay JMM!! Looking forward to actually see you all!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HopefulMSW Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 Congrats icelestial!!! I also received an email from BC about an acceptance so we may all end up being classmates (along with JMM & Nightwolf & Eunice, etc) !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMM1020 Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 Congrats icelestial!!! I also received an email from BC about an acceptance so we may all end up being classmates (along with JMM & Nightwolf & Eunice, etc) !!! Yay!! Congrats!! BC didn't give me any scholarships and I won't find out about federal aid until April 6th but I think I'm going to go either way and just suck it up and take out loans. Their program best fits my interests and what I want to do. I visited the campus Saturday and it was gorgeous. Can't wait to meet all of you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HopefulMSW Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 JMM1020 - I really hope everything works out with financial aid! I didn't get a chance to visit the campus so I'm glad to hear that it's gorgeous!  I am really looking forward to the award letter from BC. If they offer me the same (or more) scholarship as BU and Simmons, I think I will be attending BC in the fall. That said, I really like that their program allows you to choose up to two certificates; I am interested in the trauma and Veterans certificates. BU and Simmons offer one for trauma only.  For those who are waitlisted at BU and/or Simmons - I feel like a total douche (I'm so, so sorry!) for holding out for so long on my BU and Simmons offers, but as soon as I receive my letter from BC, I will let these programs know so those on the waitlist will still have a chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmelwani Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 I just declined the offer from BC so hopefully one of you guys can receive the scholarship they gave me. It was for $16,000 so will cover 1/2 tuition. Good luck guys!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amante3 Posted March 6, 2014 Share Posted March 6, 2014 I got my acceptance email yesterday for BC . Still waiting on USC, BU, Simmons, UofMich, and Salem State. USC is my number one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HopefulMSW Posted March 6, 2014 Share Posted March 6, 2014 I will be declining my offer from BC tomorrow, with a scholarship offer of $24,000. I hope it will go to another student on the waitlist! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queenbean Posted March 6, 2014 Share Posted March 6, 2014 I received my acceptance email this week.  In my agora portal it says BC_GSSW_CORR and it also says BC_GSSW_AWDLTR. Any ideas what the latter is? Did all other accepted applicants see both? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMM1020 Posted March 6, 2014 Share Posted March 6, 2014 I received my acceptance email this week. In my agora portal it says BC_GSSW_CORR and it also says BC_GSSW_AWDLTR. Any ideas what the latter is? Did all other accepted applicants see both? Looks like award letter! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMM1020 Posted March 6, 2014 Share Posted March 6, 2014 Is anyone else going to be attending the program part time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiclub2 Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 I've just applied BC program. Did anyone apply late like me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightwolf1129 Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 hiclub2 did you apply to the full-time or part-time program? Because the deadline for full-time was March 1st; however, the part-time program (e.g., 3-4 yrs) has rolling admissions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nelle_008 Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 I got accepted into BC GSSW! Yay! I'm totally excited. And they have me a generous scholarship too.  BUT I'm torn between this program and the BU dual-degree program (MSW/MEd) I only got an acceptance email from BU School of Eduation...but it sound like I got accepted to both programs. Waiting to see if BU will give me a scholarship too.  Decisions, decisions... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nelle_008 Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 I will be declining my offer from BC tomorrow, with a scholarship offer of $24,000. I hope it will go to another student on the waitlist! Â Hey HopefulMSW! Â If you don't mind me asking, why did you choose BU over BC? I have this decision to make as well, that's why I ask. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiclub2 Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 I've applied full-time. They extended the deadline till this month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HopefulMSW Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 Hey HopefulMSW!  If you don't mind me asking, why did you choose BU over BC? I have this decision to make as well, that's why I ask. Hi nelle_008, CONGRATS on your acceptances!! Ultimately, I chose BU because I felt that BU would be able to offer more specialized training/mentorship in the trauma certificate program, Also, BU has more professors that are currently conducting research in trauma and/or veterans, whereas BC focused a lot on aging and immigration. So I guess for me, it really came down to the research opportunities and training/mentorship offered at BU but not at BC. I hope this helps. Best of luck on your decision! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nelle_008 Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 Hi nelle_008, CONGRATS on your acceptances!! Ultimately, I chose BU because I felt that BU would be able to offer more specialized training/mentorship in the trauma certificate program, Also, BU has more professors that are currently conducting research in trauma and/or veterans, whereas BC focused a lot on aging and immigration. So I guess for me, it really came down to the research opportunities and training/mentorship offered at BU but not at BC. I hope this helps. Best of luck on your decision!  Thanks HopefulMSW. I was drawn to BU because of it's dual-degree program with the School of Education.  But BC is a great program and since they offer school social work certification I was very excited. Plus they are definitely being generous in their scholarship.  Still haven't heard from BU SSW ...the waiting process after you have heard from other programs is so stressful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightwolf1129 Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 I'm sure many of you have already been contacted by your Field Placement Specialist (for those who've been accepted and are attending BC this Fall). Have any of you received your field placement for this upcoming year? I was placed at Boston Rescue Mission working with homeless struggling with substance abuse issues. I'm really looking forward to it.  Oh and as a reminder, registration for classes is coming up in a few weeks: Monday June 2nd @ 9am  SO EXCITING!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amante3 Posted May 17, 2014 Share Posted May 17, 2014 So I downloaded the program that we use to register for classes. It seems a bit confusing for me. Someone help me! Also I came across a facebook group for the upcoming cohorthttps://www.facebook.com/groups/579628072133405/ I think you have to get verified with your bc address then find the social work group and join. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMM1020 Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 Does anyone know how to activate the BC email? I can't figure it out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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