Georgetown SFS - Fall 2021

[EscapingBrexit]

Oh to be wealthy enough to attend a program like this without aid! Congratulations to those who got scholarships, that is an amazing achievement. I'd love to know who the McHenry scholars are, they must be the best of the best.  

[PupCakes]

9 minutes ago, Me213 said:

Did you receive a scholarship? Can you confirm that it rolls over per year or do we need to contact financial aid? Thank you!

I did get a bit of a scholarship and mine does renew so long as I maintain a 3.0 GPA, and I imagine most funding offers have similar criteria. That being said, depending on where the funding is coming from (general scholarship fund, third party donors, etc.), there may be different considerations. I would contact Julie or Ja'net in admissions and they can probably confirm for sure. ?

[Ravine55]

20 minutes ago, mildlyconfusedmar said:

Mine looks the same ?

Ah well, congrats on getting in. It's a great accomplishment for sure. Looks like it will be SAIS or GWU for me (pending SIPA results).

[GradProsMPP]

I haven't heard back yet. Is that strange? ? 

[zp27]

International student here .. got into msfs with 20k in funding/yr. also selected by them to compete for the hinrich foundation young global trade leader scholarship

[goromajima24]

1 minute ago, zp27 said:

International student here .. got into msfs with 20k in funding/yr. also selected by them to compete for the hinrich foundation young global trade leader scholarship

Whoa, nice!!!! Congrats

[EscapingBrexit]

Does anyone else find it weird that in a two page admission letter there are literally just two lines that hint at congratulations, and there's like no info about the school or the program itself? 

Does that come later?

[mildlyconfusedmar]

Just now, EscapingBrexit said:

Does anyone else find it weird that in a two page admission letter there are literally just two lines that hint at congratulations, and there's like no info about the school or the program itself? 

Does that come later?

I thought I got rejected at first because every other school says congrats before anything else and they didnt lol

[PupCakes]

45 minutes ago, EscapingBrexit said:

Does anyone else find it weird that in a two page admission letter there are literally just two lines that hint at congratulations, and there's like no info about the school or the program itself? 

Does that come later?

My official letter was like that last year, too. I think it's because the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences sends out the same form letter to every program under their umbrella. I'm guessing you guys didn't get an informal email notification of decision this year? If they run things similarly to last year, within the next week or two, you'll probably get an invitation to a virtual info session for admitted students.

[PupCakes]

2 hours ago, GradProsMPP said:

I haven't heard back yet. Is that strange? ? 

Did you apply before or after the priority deadline? If after, they're likely still reviewing those apps.

[Boddy24]

Can someone who’s been accepted for MSFS let me know what deadline they gave you to put down a deposit so I know when the waitlist might come into play if it ever does? 

[mildlyconfusedmar]

Just now, Boddy24 said:

Can someone who’s been accepted for MSFS let me know what deadline they gave you to put down a deposit so I know when the waitlist might come into play if it ever does? 

April 15th!

[EscapingBrexit]

20 minutes ago, PupCakes said:

My official letter was like that last year, too. I think it's because the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences sends out the same form letter to every program under their umbrella. I'm guessing you guys didn't get an informal email notification of decision this year? If they run things similarly to last year, within the next week or two, you'll probably get an invitation to a virtual info session for admitted students.

That makes sense! Yes, I don't think there were informal notices this year. 

@PupCakes how are you finding the program?

Edited March 16, 2021 by EscapingBrexit

[GradProsMPP]

30 minutes ago, PupCakes said:

Did you apply before or after the priority deadline? If after, they're likely still reviewing those apps.

Yes. And I've been in touch with Julie on a regular basis too.

Side note: Grad admissions emailed me last Thursday asking for proof of degree. Do you think they may be delayed because of that particular requirement?

[PupCakes]

12 minutes ago, GradProsMPP said:

Yes. And I've been in touch with Julie on a regular basis too.

Side note: Grad admissions emailed me last Thursday asking for proof of degree. Do you think they may be delayed because of that particular requirement?

If there was a hang up with a requirement that recently, it very well could be that. 

[PupCakes]

33 minutes ago, EscapingBrexit said:

That makes sense! Yes, I don't think there were informal notices this year. 

@PupCakes how are you finding the program?

Honestly, I love it. The cohort is amazing and even with these past two semesters being virtual, we've found ways to connect and bond. The faculty and staff are unparalleled. Tons of opportunities. I'm still just as excited to be a part of it as I was the day I got my decision letter.

[GradProsMPP]

11 minutes ago, PupCakes said:

If there was a hang up with a requirement that recently, it very well could be that. 

Thanks, this makes me feel much, much better. At what point do you think I should reach out to them in case I do not hear from them? 

[EscapingBrexit]

12 minutes ago, PupCakes said:

Honestly, I love it. The cohort is amazing and even with these past two semesters being virtual, we've found ways to connect and bond. The faculty and staff are unparalleled. Tons of opportunities. I'm still just as excited to be a part of it as I was the day I got my decision letter.

That's so lovely and exciting to hear!

[IA applicant]

39 minutes ago, PupCakes said:

Honestly, I love it. The cohort is amazing and even with these past two semesters being virtual, we've found ways to connect and bond. The faculty and staff are unparalleled. Tons of opportunities. I'm still just as excited to be a part of it as I was the day I got my decision letter.

How is it for part time students. Is it more difficult to meet new people, network, and get the full experience? 

[PupCakes]

36 minutes ago, IA applicant said:

How is it for part time students. Is it more difficult to meet new people, network, and get the full experience? 

Honestly, I can't really speak to that. In sorry. MSFS doesn't have a part time component, though I know some of the other programs do. 

[TradeRacists4Refugees]

Didn’t get in ? 

[PupCakes]

1 hour ago, GradProsMPP said:

Thanks, this makes me feel much, much better. At what point do you think I should reach out to them in case I do not hear from them? 

It couldn't hurt to reach out to touch base at some point this week since I'm sure they know word spreads when decisions are released.

[Me213]

15 hours ago, PupCakes said:

 

[Me213]

In to MSFS with 32k aid! 

[GradProsMPP]

18 minutes ago, Me213 said:

In to MSFS with 32k aid! 

Congratulations! Did you just get notified?