Quinoa96

Who did you contact exactly?

I literally submitted my application on December 1st. Guess this means I'll hear back later?

Hey y'all! I just recently got the recent of my scholarship package from UChicago, and I just have some questions about cost of living and tuition. I know that whenever I college posts its overall tuition, it is more of an average estimate. With that being said I received $25,900 in scholarships, $4,860 for Work Study, $20,000 in unsub loans, and $27,769 in gradplus loan. I obviously do not intend on taking out all of those loans, but I also am not as afraid of taking out loans as most people are. Do y'all think that these are good numbers to have as far as funding is concerned? Also I figured, that some of the money could go towards housing (hence why I'm down for taking out some loans at least for my first year so I can get situated) Just trying to make some informed decisions about college lmfao. Thanks y'all!

As anyone else heard anything?

Maybe the rest of us will find out tomorrow???

Yea I submitted my stuff on December 1st and got confirmation soon after, then in like the middle of January I got the confirmation email a second time. It was super confusing.

I am so excited for you!!!!! AH!!! They emailed me yesterday and said they'll be letting us know within the next 10 days. As far as stats go: 3.4 GPA at Florida State University Psychology major with minor in Social Welfare (was originally also a Social Work Major, but had to reduce to a minor last semester) I've participated in many leadership programs/conferences, and I'm also a member of a handful of honor societies/organizations I was a Resident Assistant (RA) for 6 semesters (2 summers, 2 falls, 2 springs) Been on the executive board of our big mental health organization for 2 years now Worked as an Orientation Leader PeaceJam Mentor Did some research in Diversity & Inclusion, as well as on Eating Disorders I also had the opportunity to serve as a student coordinator for a couple of my campus's leadership development programs I am one of the founding members of a mental health initiative that was launched this academic year Admittedly, I don't have a lot of internship experience but I'm hoping for the best lmfao. I know my letters of rec were pretty strong, but I'm hoping that my essay reflected myself in a way that was clear enough for them to see.

The uncertainty is wild lol. What an emotional rollercoaster this is

This wait is torturous

As in we will start hearing back in two weeks? Or we should get notifications by the end of two weeks? Just wondering because I have to call other schools about decision extensions.

Has anyone heard anything yet?

I also got the same email last week. To me it just seemed as though they began the reviewing process. I personally didn't think too much about it, but it wouldn't hurt to call.

I am getting so anxious, haha. I just want to know!

I'm just painstakingly anxious waiting for Columbia. However, I've pretty much decided that if they don't accept me/don't give me money then UChicago here I come!

Did you think that the $25,000 was enough for you to get through the program comfortably? What other opportunities did you have as far funding? Thank you so much!

Nah I didn't

Hey everyone! Columbia hopeful here! I was wondering if there was any here who has any information about Columbia and how they are with scholarships, grants, assistantships, and financial aid in general? I am hoping for a lot of money, but this wait is painful.

I submitted my Chicago app and Columbia app on December 1st, then NYU was submitted on January 3rd!

Haven't heard back yet, but anxiously waiting!

Do you think the $17,000 is a good offer? My biggest concern was not being able to support myself since NY is so expensive. Congrats to you as well!!

Hello all! Also waiting to hear back from Columbia! I was already accepted to NYU and UChicago, but hoping that Columbia offers me more money. If not, then I'll have a tough time choosing between Chicago and NY. Hopefully we'll hear back sooner than Feb 1st. I feel like the other universities have released acceptance emails earlier than they advertised that they would.

I also applied! Not sure when we're supposed to hear back though.

Heyo! Applied to NYU, Columbia, UChicago! Started apps for UPenn, and FSU (my fallback, also the only one that required the GRE) So far I've been accepted to UChicago ($25,000 a year scholarship) and NYU ($17,000). Application process was a pain, but I started gathering all of my materials in August. Good luck to everyone!

Hey everyone! I have been accepted to both NYU and UChicago so far, and am wondering if I could have insight as far as the areas the schools are located in, and their programs! I am also waiting to hear back from Columbia, and am submitting my UPenn app soon. I have visited both NY and Chicago very recently, but of course the tourist perspective is different than the resident perspective. There are several pros and cons for each of my acceptances thus far, however the pros and cons of each don't quite overlap (in my opinion). NYU: Lots of familial/peer support, program seems more focused on my direct interests, tons of things to do in the area, gave my $17,000 a year UChicago: Rank, not as much familial support, gave me $25,900 a year, beautiful city with a lot to do, not as expensive. As I mentioned, I am still waiting from Columbia, however I know a few people who were accepted last school year who received full tuition scholarships, so I'm hopeful that I'd get some sort of money from them too? As you all can tell, I am at a weird crossroads, so I'd appreciate any feedback! Thank you you all so much!!

UChicago gave me around $26,000 in scholarship money, which blew my mind! Now I am stuck between UChicago and NYU (I have more familial/peer support in the NY area, and their program is more in line with my interests at the moment).