undergoat88
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2021 Results
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2021 Results
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Updated as of April 16! Final decision: UM Ford MPP Thoughts: This was SUCH a tough decision. In the end it came down to Ford vs. Batten. I was so impressed with the Batten admissions team. They were genuinely helpful and transparent. For a while I really thought I was going to UVA. I ended up getting a cool offer from Ford that I wasn't expecting. Despite how much I liked the Batten admissions team, there was no denying the simple fact that I would have more opportunity at Ford. Michigan's program is more established and, as someone who loves social policy, who would say no to the top social policy school? Not I. Having gotten into all of the programs I applied to with some funding, I am still a little surprised in that I didn't think I was that competitive. All of the schools mentioned in their webinars that their applications were up a crazy number this year, too, so it was a nice vote of confidence I suppose. I didn't apply to some ~top tier schools~ simply because I didn't take the GRE and they were still requiring the GRE during the pandemic (annoying). That said, maybe I should have and maybe you should, too! Apply to whatever you think is not within your reach, because it probably is! Don't let impostor syndrome or reading posts on gradcafe get to you. This forum has been massively helpful over the last few months and, like so many others, I am indebted. Feel free to reach out if you need advice on application season!!! Side note - had absolutely zero luck negotiating, but glad I did it anyway.
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GW Trachtenberg MPP 2021
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askccas@gwu.edu
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At most schools, it just goes back to the larger pot and is reallocated to other admitted students. However, it's my understanding people have to ask.
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Financial Aid Negotiation
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Just got mine. Also extremely low. Will be declining!
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hholly77 reacted to a post in a topic:
GW Trachtenberg MPP 2021
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undergoat88 reacted to a post in a topic:
GW Trachtenberg MPP 2021
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Nope! Haven't heard back about mine either and they admitted me on 3/17 too
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Decision time: share your dilemma
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undergoat88 reacted to a post in a topic:
GW Trachtenberg MPP 2021
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undergoat88 reacted to a post in a topic:
Decision time: share your dilemma
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GW Trachtenberg MPP 2021
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GW Trachtenberg MPP 2021
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UChicago Harris 2021
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Ford 2019
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They just responded to my email: "It can take several business days for an award letter to be generated. Please note that the University was closed Thursday and Friday for Spring Break."
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hholly77 reacted to a post in a topic:
GW Trachtenberg MPP 2021
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Low-key cannot believe I am still waiting for this school because of financial aid
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not in comparison to a free ride!!!!!! don't let the name blind you (I have to remind myself of this regularly, so I'm truly not saying this from a high horse; debt is not worth a name)
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GW Trachtenberg MPP 2021
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omg seriously!?!? they have to realize they are behind other schools right
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I emailed this morning. Nothing yet! Stay tuned
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If they don't get back to anyone with funding tonight, ima email them tomorrow to ask when they are going to tell people. I can't afford to wait much longer because I need to negotiate with other schools ASAP
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no clue but i have a feeling they wont release funding emails until everyone's portal is updated...
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So when they said funding details will be sent *shortly~~ by email, what is the definition of "shortly"
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Financial Aid Negotiation
undergoat88 replied to wildchartermage's topic in Government Affairs Forum
Yes! In fact, I was told by two different schools within the last week that they repurpose that funding back into other accepted and/or committed students. Unfortunately, this seems to be a bit of a vicious cycle, because plenty of applicants won't commit until they have secured more funding. Because of that, plenty of people don't commit/schools don't extend more funding until a few days before April 15th. -
Just got in! Now to wait for the funding email