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Also a sensible reply. Thanks LJK!

Rustin!!! That's a very intelligent reply, of course they would say that (duh! lol) That makes absolute sense. I love that you are in Rochester! (We're talking Rochester, NY right lol) U of Rochester is my second choice, since I'd love to live in NYC and go to Columbia which I believe is the top (oscillating every few years/rankings) in education. But in Rochester I can have a car, and its beautiful scenery makes it a strong 2nd. The best thing is that it's a 17month program versus 24months+summer in Columbia. How is life in Rochester? I live in FL and have lived here enough to become totally used to the hot weather. Going up north rather scares me, and Rochester, well, even more. What can you tell me that would make me go to Rochester instead of NYC IF I am accepted to both?? (wishful thinking? hope not for my sake lol)!

And yes, I applied to two universities, one with a Jan15th deadline, and another Feb1 deadline. I already have an interview with one of them. I hope that's progress and not just another element of the application process. Does anbody know? I am applying to Columbia Teacher's College for TESOL K-12 track, and the same for Warner School of University of Rochester. The other colleges I will apply to will have my application at around April I believe. Sorry for the unorganized questions...........lol Thanks every1!

Thanks for the two prompt replies! According to my university, I need a "C" or above to pass all the three courses I am taking in order to graduate. Of course, passing is not the issue. The issue is: 1) I might lose the prestige of being magna cum laude and would be cum laude. I do not believe even straight C''s would take away "cum laude" which I think is a 3.6gpa in my university. and 2) If I lose my straight A streak and suddenly get C's, would they renege on the offer as you say? Also, I have another question. What if I were to get straight B's........how much lower would my GPA go? What about straight C's? Knowing myself, I would still give it 100%. However, I am much less motivated to do so - I hope some of you can relate. =) Thanks! Tesol

Hello every1 I have applied to a few universities for TESOL Masters program. I have a 3.7. All is fine. However, just hypothetically, if I were to screw up and get straight C's (I'm taking three classes), which would bring me down to around 3.6x, would the universities change their decisions depending on my final grades? The question is based on the assumption that they accept me for what I have completed and achieved before this final semester is over. If anyone knows the answer to this basic question, if you could answer that would greatly calm me down. I think I have senioritis. I just have two basic classes, and one is an upper division elective, lol. Any1?

Hello every1 I was wondering if someone would be willing to help in the writing of my TESOL statement of purpose. I have a rough draft ready, and if anybody has experience in this area or something similar, it would be greatly appreciated if someone could give me comments, suggestions and critiques. Thanks! DMC (PM me that's fine too

ne1 else have experience at tc at columbia??

Thanks Colleen! I really appreciate your detailed response : Thanks! That *really* helps ! Tesol

Thanks Colleen . That will certainly be of great help. Thanks so much!!! What about living in NYC? I heard that you just have to find a good deal. How is it? (I've only stayed at hotels). Is brooklyn too far? What have you heard is good or what do you recommend? Thanks Collen!!! Any1 else in TC?

@Colleen: Wow that sounds great! Thanks for answering my question! I am latin and while I have lived in France, I am still not sure about the weather lol......... I am most concerned with the fact that I am going to need financial aid. I have been talking to TC over the phone incessantly and they keep bouncing me around from department to department under the claim that one department knows the answers better than another. Do you (or other readers in this post) have financial aid? My father once received a waive of tuition back in his youth. That means he paid NOTHING for his school - it was simply waived. I am not sure what to do with financial aid. I know they say it's too early to even consider applying. But Im a guy that needs to plan EVERYTHING out to avoid an accident. Some people tell me that waivers of tuition don't exist. Can you guys give me ideas or what did you guys do for financial aid? I have been told to go to the FAFSA website. But I have also been told that the FAFSA just looks at your record, social, criminal background etc. So how would they choose person x over me, for example? They don't care about gpa, nor who I am. I am very confused. Can any1 help? Oh, and the original questions, for others that want to join in the chat, is still valid! Thanks guys! Tesolin4languages

Cool! How's life up there in NYC? I'll be transferring from FL and I think it's going to be rough. Columbia has a great reputation. I'd like to know if it lives up to that reputation via quality in instruction or is it tough busy work, when it comes to your major and others you've heard. I am also accepted in NYU and SUNY so I'm rather scared with the workload. Of course, I will be doing TESOL Masters. I hope I am not swamped with busy work, instead, I'd love interesting great classes. Am I setting myself up for long nights studying, or how is it? It's my first time in a school like this! Thanks TESOLin4languages

Any1 accepted? Id love to get in touch with you guys. Ill be doing Masters in TESOL and plan to open a company nationally and internationally as well. Any1 in TESOL or in TC in general? Take care!

Hi how are you doing? I speak four languages and I am also a prospective TESOL student at NYC. I am looking at various colleges and I do not have MSN at the moment, as I am too busy but Id love to keep in contact with ppl in the craft. Send me a PM with your info and we can talk! D