monkeycat Posted March 9, 2020 Posted March 9, 2020 Just got the email from Yale, admitted students weekend is cancelled ?
prokem Posted March 9, 2020 Author Posted March 9, 2020 2 hours ago, monkeycat said: Just got the email from Yale, admitted students weekend is cancelled ? Damn that really sucks...wondering if SEAS will cancel theirs too. It's in about a week and a half so I would hope for some notice soon
tillyk Posted March 9, 2020 Posted March 9, 2020 6 minutes ago, prokem said: Damn that really sucks...wondering if SEAS will cancel theirs too. It's in about a week and a half so I would hope for some notice soon I really hope not ? I'm looking forward to seeing Ann Arbor and getting to know more about SEAS, and either way I'll already be traveling to PR that week for spring break so I'm not worried about traveling prokem 1
WatercolorPainter Posted March 9, 2020 Posted March 9, 2020 26 minutes ago, chaparralcountry said: Yikes, I have a feeling Duke might too... I called them today because I was worried about it! They said that (at the moment) there are no plans to cancel it. She seemed pretty relaxed on the phone, so fingers crossed! chaparralcountry, annap510 and monkeycat 3
kcovt Posted March 11, 2020 Posted March 11, 2020 Is anyone else feeling extra stress about choosing a program because of COVID-19? All of my accepted students weekends have been cancelled, and I was counting on them to help me choose. Also, with many universities cancelling in-person classes for the remainder of the semester, I'm anxious about making a big financial commitment when that could be a possibility again in the fall. ch442, monkeycat and rushrabbit029 1 2
tillyk Posted March 11, 2020 Posted March 11, 2020 31 minutes ago, kcovt said: Is anyone else feeling extra stress about choosing a program because of COVID-19? All of my accepted students weekends have been cancelled, and I was counting on them to help me choose. Also, with many universities cancelling in-person classes for the remainder of the semester, I'm anxious about making a big financial commitment when that could be a possibility again in the fall. It's so stressful being in college right now (my university just went online until April 5 and is kicking all of us out of university housing so I have to figure out where to go) so I can only hope this is resolved by the fall ? kcovt 1
WatercolorPainter Posted March 11, 2020 Posted March 11, 2020 Bad news, everyone. I called up Duke again and they are sending an email later today cancelling Admitted Students weekend. Classes are virtual for the rest of the semester as well. I was looking forward to seeing the campus and meeting some of you! Hopefully we'll cross paths in the Fall (wherever we all end up...) kcovt and chaparralcountry 1 1
LazarusRises Posted March 11, 2020 Posted March 11, 2020 Just now, WatercolorPainter said: Bad news, everyone. I called up Duke again and they are sending an email later today cancelling Admitted Students weekend. Classes are virtual for the rest of the semester as well. I was looking forward to seeing the campus and meeting some of you! Hopefully we'll cross paths in the Fall (wherever we all end up...) Boo, that's a pity I was also looking forward to it. Luckily I live right nearby, so I can go talk to professors myself, but it would've been nice to meet the potential cohort. WatercolorPainter and kcovt 2
monkeycat Posted March 11, 2020 Posted March 11, 2020 (edited) 52 minutes ago, LazarusRises said: Boo, that's a pity I was also looking forward to it. Luckily I live right nearby, so I can go talk to professors myself, but it would've been nice to meet the potential cohort. Welp, I bought my ticket to Durham already. This sucks, I was really looking forward to it @kcovt I 100% feel more stressed. I applied to all my programs because I thought I would be a good fit. However, without visiting and meeting the rest of the cohort, I really don't know where I stand now. Edited March 11, 2020 by monkeycat rushrabbit029, WatercolorPainter and kcovt 3
LazarusRises Posted March 11, 2020 Posted March 11, 2020 (edited) Just got an email from Dean Stanback confirming that the Nicholas School's Admitted Students Weekend is cancelled. Oh well. Of perhaps more interest to some: the email also mentioned that financial aid awards will be sent the week of March 20th. Hooray, more waiting! Edited March 11, 2020 by LazarusRises monkeycat, kcovt, rushrabbit029 and 1 other 4
aditi.b235 Posted March 11, 2020 Posted March 11, 2020 (edited) FYI, Yale FES financial aid decisions are being sent out! Edited March 11, 2020 by aditi.b235 kcovt 1
Rosemary86 Posted March 11, 2020 Posted March 11, 2020 Do we have any idea what the average financial award is at FES? I have a hard time judging mine because I have no context. kcovt and aditi.b235 2
monkeycat Posted March 11, 2020 Posted March 11, 2020 (edited) 26 minutes ago, Rosemary86 said: Do we have any idea what the average financial award is at FES? I have a hard time judging mine because I have no context. I got 18k need based renewable my second year (36k total). I'm assuming that means I did not receive any merit based scholarships? Did anyone get merit scholarships or is Yale's financial aid only need based? Lower than what I expected given the cost of attendance is sooooo high. Edited March 11, 2020 by monkeycat
prokem Posted March 11, 2020 Author Posted March 11, 2020 Just so everyone is aware: SEAS cancelled admitted students day on the 20th but seems to be reimbursing travel nonetheless.
kcovt Posted March 11, 2020 Posted March 11, 2020 30 minutes ago, Rosemary86 said: Do we have any idea what the average financial award is at FES? I have a hard time judging mine because I have no context. I was offered a $20,000 renewable, need-based schlolarship from FES. I was hoping for at least 30k, but I'm relieved to have some aid!
scalmanac Posted March 11, 2020 Posted March 11, 2020 34 minutes ago, monkeycat said: I got 18k need based renewable my second year (36k total). I'm assuming that means I did not receive any merit based scholarships? Did anyone get merit scholarships or is Yale's financial aid only need based? Lower than what I expected given the cost of attendance is sooooo high. I think it's only need based, and it looks like we all had similar offers- I was 19k kcovt 1
ch442 Posted March 11, 2020 Posted March 11, 2020 24 minutes ago, scalmanac said: I think it's only need based, and it looks like we all had similar offers- I was 19k I received 14k in renewable need-based aid. Do y'all think there's any chance for an appeal? aditi.b235 1
tillyk Posted March 11, 2020 Posted March 11, 2020 1 hour ago, prokem said: Just so everyone is aware: SEAS cancelled admitted students day on the 20th but seems to be reimbursing travel nonetheless. I'm planning on still traveling to Ann Arbor if anyone else is, too, and wants to meet up!
aditi.b235 Posted March 11, 2020 Posted March 11, 2020 2 hours ago, Rosemary86 said: Do we have any idea what the average financial award is at FES? I have a hard time judging mine because I have no context. I received 16k renewable, which barely makes a dent but glad regardless - really rooting for those work-study options now. Does anyone know when we can start applying for those? kcovt 1
A.Z117 Posted March 12, 2020 Posted March 12, 2020 8 hours ago, tillyk said: I'm planning on still traveling to Ann Arbor if anyone else is, too, and wants to meet up! Most likely as I still want to get a feel of campus and its environs. I'll be travelling from the DC area and would be willing to meet up. Stressful time for everyone.
tillyk Posted March 12, 2020 Posted March 12, 2020 9 hours ago, A.Z117 said: Most likely as I still want to get a feel of campus and its environs. I'll be travelling from the DC area and would be willing to meet up. Stressful time for everyone. I'm coming from DC as well!
kcovt Posted March 16, 2020 Posted March 16, 2020 (edited) For any FES-ers, they have started approving requests to join the Facebook group. Might be a good place to network/ get to know potential classmates! Edit: Also side note hope everyone is staying safe and healthy! What a bizarre few days Edited March 16, 2020 by kcovt aditi.b235 and monkeycat 2
monkeycat Posted March 16, 2020 Posted March 16, 2020 18 minutes ago, kcovt said: For any FES-ers, they have started approving requests to join the Facebook group. Might be a good place to network/ get to know potential classmates! Edit: Also side note hope everyone is staying safe and healthy! What a bizarre few days Could you please link it? Where did you find it, I just assumed they didn't have one! aditi.b235 1
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