samdrums11

Yup, got it at about 9am.

$15,000 fellowship, which is a half ride! Decision just got a lot harder!!

On the other hand, I've heard the farther you get from your alma mater, the better. If you're staying in SoCal, or even on the WC, it's better to have a degree from a university that not everyone has graduated from. I'm having the same debate right now: I live in Seattle and it's between UW (no scholarship $, 11k/year) or SIPA at Columbia (20k fellowship, $42k tuition). I know I'm ending up on the West Coast so I think the "zing" of Columbia's name will prove more beneficial than the cheap tuition and connections at UW. A school like NYU also has connections throughout the country, as well as internationally--you should talk to them personally about their network on the WC. Plus, you really have limited opportunities to live in NY....the city that never sleeps

I received an email saying I didn't get scholarship money, but could be considered for a second round if I want. (Not worth it: I already got 20k from SIPA). I submitted the scholarship essay last Tuesday.

Mine was due the 23rd and I haven't heard anything. grrr...

So RE: Funding: I called the office today because I was accepted almost a three weeks ago and have yet to hear anything about funding. She said the first round of scholarships went out a couple of weeks ago, but that there would be a second round in mid-April. I assume that this round is for people who rejected their offers and they can then offer the money to someone else.

What kind of scholarship did you get?

Anyone else heard anything about letters or funding? Reynolds isn't the only scholarship they give is it?

Ok, thanks. That really sucks!! I got the email on Saturday and they want a response by Tuesday night. I'll see what I can do.

Does anyone who got the email about scholarship consideration have any idea how long a "short statement" should be? Are we talking 150 words or 500? I really don't want to do it at all so I prefer 150, but I don't want to seem like I don't care. Thanks for your help!