grad2525 Posted October 11, 2010 Posted October 11, 2010 How can we be certain that the Javits office received our fellowship packages? I sent mine first class, but I want to make sure they received all the materials and nothing was missing. Do they typically send a confirmation email?
displayname Posted October 13, 2010 Posted October 13, 2010 They are supposed to send a confirmation via snailmail within two weeks of the deadline (by October 15th). But posts last year suggest it didn't come until November, and that they weren't particularly eager to answer everyone's calls and emails asking for confirmation. I was worried about it too, but there's really no point--what could I do even if they didn't get it?
Designated Posted October 21, 2010 Posted October 21, 2010 I used certified mail as proof that I mailed it by the postmarked date, as a way to track my package, and also as a way to get a copy of the signature of the person who received my package. A few days after I mailed the package, I got an email from the USPS saying my package was received and signed by a D. Butler and they provided a copy of the signature. It's been over 2 weeks and I haven't received a confirmation from Javits, but just in case they claim they never received it, I have proof from the USPS that I mailed it and it was received. The few extra dollars gave me peace of mind.
strangeinterlude Posted October 26, 2010 Posted October 26, 2010 I got my notice by e-mail today. So it appears confirmations have started coming.
grad2525 Posted November 4, 2010 Author Posted November 4, 2010 That worries me, I have a tracking confirmation as well, but I still have not received any email confirming receipt of my materials and it is nearly an entire week after you posted your email confirmation. Have other people received confirmation as well by this point - Nove 4? I emailed the Javits office but I am doubtful they will be able to reply given the volume of applicants.
cschields Posted November 9, 2010 Posted November 9, 2010 That worries me, I have a tracking confirmation as well, but I still have not received any email confirming receipt of my materials and it is nearly an entire week after you posted your email confirmation. Have other people received confirmation as well by this point - Nove 4? I emailed the Javits office but I am doubtful they will be able to reply given the volume of applicants. I still haven't received a confirmation from them...I'm curious if anyone else is in a similar position?
terej Posted November 16, 2010 Posted November 16, 2010 I still haven't received a confirmation from them...I'm curious if anyone else is in a similar position? I still haven't received one either....
displayname Posted November 19, 2010 Posted November 19, 2010 Nor have I. I am almost wondering if the one that went out by email was a fluke....none of the posts in past years indicated they used email notifications.
Designated Posted November 19, 2010 Posted November 19, 2010 Don't think it's a fluke. I also received an email on November 2: Dear Applicant, This is to inform you that your state plan/Application has been received by the Application Control Center. PR/Award Number : P170A110699 CFDA Number : 84.170A Title : Jacob K. Javits Fellows(NEW) Application for : XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX PR/Award Number assigned on : Tue, Nov 02, 2010 04:29 PM (Washington, DC time) Please refer to the PR/Award Number shown above in all correspondence concerning this application. Please print this email for your records. Please do not reply to this email. Should you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact us at (202) 245-6288. I suggest calling that number to see if they're still going through applications.
displayname Posted November 24, 2010 Posted November 24, 2010 Thanks! I called the number, and they confirmed they had received my materials. I didn't even have to wait to speak to someone. Don't think it's a fluke. I also received an email on November 2: I suggest calling that number to see if they're still going through applications.
lechatgris Posted December 6, 2010 Posted December 6, 2010 Thanks! I called the number, and they confirmed they had received my materials. I didn't even have to wait to speak to someone. I finally found a phone that can dial the number 6 (long story) and called. The lady I spoke with was very polite, checked all my info, and confirmed that my materials were in (and gave me a code number, but I have no idea what that's for). I told her I didn't get a postcard or email and she said many of them haven't gone out yet. I think they might divide them up by region and deal with them that way (I have no data to back this up except that she asked for my state of residence before she asked for my name). Totally irrelevant side note: during this conversation, I was picturing the US Dept. of Education as one tiny old lady sitting at a card table in someone's basement, surrounded by musty folders, 12 cats, and a card catalogue . . . and waiting for the typewriter to "warm up."
snooze Posted January 28, 2011 Posted January 28, 2011 Super late posting this, but I too received a confirmation email, on Nov. 4. When are we supposed to hear from them?
hopefulapplicant Posted January 28, 2011 Posted January 28, 2011 I don't think we'll hear until March or April sometime. Don't forget to file your FAFSA on or before the 31st of January!
lechatgris Posted January 31, 2011 Posted January 31, 2011 I haven't received all my W2 forms yet (grrr . . . ) and I have doubts that I'll get them today. As such, I called the Javits office to ask whether I could get an extension, but the recording that answered said that all the "principle applicants" (?) have been notified by phone already. It also said that those who were not chosen will get letters soon, and if you did not receive a call from the committee, you should assume that "your application was unsuccessful." Erm, all right. I'm guessing then that the FAFSA part is just a formality. This bites.
cschields Posted January 31, 2011 Posted January 31, 2011 I haven't received all my W2 forms yet (grrr . . . ) and I have doubts that I'll get them today. As such, I called the Javits office to ask whether I could get an extension, but the recording that answered said that all the "principle applicants" (?) have been notified by phone already. It also said that those who were not chosen will get letters soon, and if you did not receive a call from the committee, you should assume that "your application was unsuccessful." Erm, all right. I'm guessing then that the FAFSA part is just a formality. This bites. I just called the number provided on the website to verify this information. The message says that all alternates and principle candidates for the "FY 2010" fellowship have been notified. So, this may be good news for those of us -- and I'm assuming that means you too, lechatgris -- who applied for the FY 2011.
lechatgris Posted January 31, 2011 Posted January 31, 2011 That would be nice, although the message didn't say that the last time I called. I haven't been able to contact a real person to verify, though. I'm game for keeping hope alive, I guess.
cschields Posted January 31, 2011 Posted January 31, 2011 That would be nice, although the message didn't say that the last time I called. I haven't been able to contact a real person to verify, though. I'm game for keeping hope alive, I guess. Feel free to check again, but I called a minute ago to make sure I heard properly. The message says the applicants were notified for the 2010 competition. Regardless, I have yet to receive any confirmation that they even received my application, so it may not matter all that much in my case. I had some luck getting a non-automated response when I e-mailed a change of address notification. Maybe give that a shot?
anthroapp11 Posted February 1, 2011 Posted February 1, 2011 Anyone having trouble accessing the FAFSA to submit it this evening? The website is down. Crap. Any thoughts?
Myshkin2011 Posted February 1, 2011 Posted February 1, 2011 You might send them an e-mail to let them know the website is down, but I'm guessing it probably won't matter if this part of your application is a day or two late. By the way, you can fill out a FAFSA without W-2s. Just estimate it, then fill out a correction online later when you do your taxes. It's easy to do so and you can correct your FAFSA as many times as you need to.
snooze Posted February 1, 2011 Posted February 1, 2011 That would be nice, although the message didn't say that the last time I called. I haven't been able to contact a real person to verify, though. I'm game for keeping hope alive, I guess. I just checked too and she said 2010. Whew! Good luck, everyone. I'm guessing we won't hear anything from them until the last week of February at the earliest...?
far_to_go Posted February 10, 2011 Posted February 10, 2011 I applied for the Javits last year (concurrently with my PhD apps) and didn't get it. I hadn't heard anything from them by end of March, so I sent an e-mail inquiry and found out that I was "not recommended for funding." I was also told that the people receiving the fellowship had been notified on March 15. So, judging by last year, we shouldn't expect to hear anything til around the middle of March. I beefed up my application and am re-trying this year... hopefully will get different results! Good luck to everyone!
kaaate Posted February 14, 2011 Posted February 14, 2011 hi all- did you notice on the javits web site, under funding status, they list the number of 2011 fellowships? i'm pretty sure that wasn't updated a few days ago but maybe i'm imagining things...
Febronia Posted February 15, 2011 Posted February 15, 2011 hi all- did you notice on the javits web site, under funding status, they list the number of 2011 fellowships? i'm pretty sure that wasn't updated a few days ago but maybe i'm imagining things... I wouldn't be surprised if the number of fellowships turns out to be higher than that, though. It says there was funding for 27 new fellowships last year, and if you look at the list of new 2010 fellows, there were actually 67. I received the Javits in August, after being on an alternate list, which seems like it may actually be pretty common... I know that sometimes fellows graduate, get other fellowships, or drop out, thus freeing up more spots over the summer months...But I honestly don't understand how it works... Febronia 1
displayname Posted February 21, 2011 Posted February 21, 2011 hi all- did you notice on the javits web site, under funding status, they list the number of 2011 fellowships? i'm pretty sure that wasn't updated a few days ago but maybe i'm imagining things... I think you're right. I remember checking the "Awards" section a month or so ago, and they hadn't yet added the 2010 fellows! So something is progressing. I'm definitely getting anxious about the decisions.
kaaate Posted February 21, 2011 Posted February 21, 2011 A little late to be thinking about this, but I never got a confirmation that my application was received. Did anyone else not get a confirmation?
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