hardikpokhrel

I ended up at Yale FES

Hi all, Decision day is right around and wanted this forum's insight on making this decision. Both of the school has offered me equal scholarships ~30k per year, so in case of financial bit, both are equal (I know folks who got more than this). Even though Yale seems to have a loan from university for international students as well to cover the balance of the cost, so that is a plus. However for Energy specialization, program wise Duke seems better. Also, the internship support is better I hear (Stanback and others) but would need further verification on this. I want to primarily go into consulting so I would ideally like to look into Business specialisation as well - some of its electives seem to be interesting. Hence, Yale's flexibility seems to more fit for this compared to Nicholas. Certainly Yale name recognition is higher, since I am from Nepal - I know a lot of Yale FES graduates alumni here in high positions but didn't find any for Duke/Nicholas. I would love to hear what others think of this.

Thanks for the info. How do I check that? Write an email for it.? I found out about this program on Feb 4/5th and the deadline was 15th. Late April is too late. I have an admit from Yale FES and Duke Nicholas and have to give them a decision by April 15th. So I guess this was a waste of time and money ?

When did you apply for this. When I checked their website - the priority deadline was 15th Feb and had applied then. Haven't heard back from them on both application and funding - had applied for a MPA/MSES degree.

In my view, 5% is a one time processing fee.

Wow. 56k. That's huge. What's your reasoning behind choosing yale against Duke?

Congrats to everyone. I got 28k from Yale and 30k from Duke. Feels like have to make a hard decision here for energy specialisation.

I got just financial aid from Yale and its 28,000 per year with eligibility to Work study. Vs the potential chance to cover full. Tuition in Michigan. What would be better? Yale aid is super generous. Don't want to let it go but haven't heard positive things abt the specialisation there. Yet to hear from Duke

Yes, would love to know the funding structure. I have an admit at UM SEAS as well (Sustainable System) along with Yale and Duke MEM. While I am waiting on the funding for both Yale and Duke - nothing from SEAS. Couple of faculty members did email me about my admit (along with the official Rackham and SEAS email) but nothing on funding. How does it work?

Yes I heard abt Yale on Feb 21 as well, but nothing on funding. P.S I saw your posts on this thread on MEM last year (2018) - are you applying again/ deferred ? If yes, it would be nice if you could share why.

Based on the stats shared, its something around 65k per annum (median). Anyone got any funding info?

Thanks a ton for the insights. Even I was thinking 30k was a bit generous. Also according to post in this forum, most of the students end up getting a assistantship. What are you thoughts on this?? Also, What do you as a current student feel about the Yale Fes program as against Nicholas.

I submitted on Dec 15 deadline (the priority one). The financial aid hasn't come in yet but wanted all of your thoughts on Duke Nicholas vs Yale FES vs Michigan SEAS in terms of strength of curriculum for energy or Sustainable System in case of SEAS ?

N thank you so much. I'm sure they are just starting to send it n others and you will get it soon. I was expecting it in early March, so was surprised that they sent it early.

I got it this morning (like 7 hrs back)