dman1 Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 Hmm, did everybody else's email say "the GPPI Dean of Admissions will notify you the week of February 14th by e-mail as to the Scholarship Committee’s decision?" Either they're working late on a holiday weekend or they're not making that deadline. Darn. Yes, my email said the same thing. I haven't heard back either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foodlover28 Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 I think they do the scholarships in batches too. Mine had that sentence, but "week of February 28th" instead of 14th. So those of you who are still waiting--don't despair! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coffee_fan Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 Mine said the week of the 14th as well, and I haven't heard back as of today. From what I've (neurotically) read on last year's forums, they tend to be behind. Hmm, did everybody else's email say "the GPPI Dean of Admissions will notify you the week of February 14th by e-mail as to the Scholarship Committee’s decision?" Either they're working late on a holiday weekend or they're not making that deadline. Darn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smerd Posted February 21, 2011 Author Share Posted February 21, 2011 From my own neurotic reading and re-reading of the posts here, I've come to the same conclusion. I think someone said "Georgetown = slow" or something to that effect a while back. I might just have to talk to a real live human being at GPPI admissions to get the real story... Mine said the week of the 14th as well, and I haven't heard back as of today. From what I've (neurotically) read on last year's forums, they tend to be behind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyberC1 Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 From my own neurotic reading and re-reading of the posts here, I've come to the same conclusion. I think someone said "Georgetown = slow" or something to that effect a while back. I might just have to talk to a real live human being at GPPI admissions to get the real story... I wonder if anyone applied to the joint MPP/MBA program with the business school? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
compost&recycle Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Hi there, I just received this e-mail from GPPI. Greetings and congratulations from the Georgetown Public Policy Institute (GPPI) Office of Admissions. I am pleased to inform you the GPPI Admissions Committee has reviewed your application and will recommend to the Dean of the Georgetown Graduate School of Arts & Sciences you be admitted to GPPI for the Fall 2011 semester. Since we are part of the Georgetown Graduate School of Arts & Sciences, they need to affirm our decision. You will receive an official letter of admission shortly thereafter. In your official admissions letter, there will be detailed information on need-based financial aid, the GPPI Open Houses, and regional receptions as briefly described below. In addition, the Admitted Students’ website will be active in the next couple of weeks and will contain updated admitted student event and enrollment information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arsenal Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 Just got my acceptance! Kleisthenes, I applied just before you, so relax, you definitely are still in it I had been getting very anxious, too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coffee_fan Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 For those that were told a scholarship response would be sent out "the week of the 14th," has anyone been in contact with admissions for an update? From my own neurotic reading and re-reading of the posts here, I've come to the same conclusion. I think someone said "Georgetown = slow" or something to that effect a while back. I might just have to talk to a real live human being at GPPI admissions to get the real story... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordon_shumway Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 I called last week, was told that scholarship committee decided to look at the second batch of accepted applicants before sending offers to those in the first batch (first batch being those supposedly getting back offers on the week of the 14th). He told me not to hold my breath waiting for the results. For those that were told a scholarship response would be sent out "the week of the 14th," has anyone been in contact with admissions for an update? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coffee_fan Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 Good to know, thank you! I called last week, was told that scholarship committee decided to look at the second batch of accepted applicants before sending offers to those in the first batch (first batch being those supposedly getting back offers on the week of the 14th). He told me not to hold my breath waiting for the results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legs Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 Whew, just got my acceptance email this morning too! I was beginning to get a really bad feeling because so many people had heard that applied after I did! My email was the same as the above, and also mentioned that the open house dates for admitted students will be April 1st and April 8th. It also said they will be having events in other cities. Good luck to everyone, and hang in there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smerd Posted February 24, 2011 Author Share Posted February 24, 2011 FYI: I got a mass-mailed message that says scholarship decisions will come Feb 25 or Feb 28. Just a little bit longer... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MPPFall2011 Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 Does anyone know if Georgetown is still offering scholarships to those who have recently applied (before April 1st deadline)? The website only states that those interested in a scholarship should apply early, but nothing about an official cut-off date. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smerd Posted February 26, 2011 Author Share Posted February 26, 2011 Hmm, not sure how application time impacts scholarship eligibility. I applied in early January and just heard back that I was awarded $15k each year. How does this compare with other folks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kleisthenes Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 Does anyone know if Georgetown is still offering scholarships to those who have recently applied (before April 1st deadline)? The website only states that those interested in a scholarship should apply early, but nothing about an official cut-off date. Thanks! I think the cut-off date for funding consideration was Jan 18th. That being said, I still haven't heard (I applied on Jan 18th) about being accepted or rejected, nor have I received any information about scholarships (dur) and the majority of scholarship decisions seem to be being decided on the 25th (two days ago) and the 28th (tomorrow). I really, really hope that scholarships are being done in batches along with reviews, and IF I'm accepted that I have the opportunity to apply for scholarships and funding in the next two weeks by another deadline (I suppose 15th or 30th March). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
braindead Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 Man, while most of you are already filling in your scholarship applications, I am still waiting for my result! Does it mean I have not been selected?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coffee_fan Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 No news is good news, from Georgetown. I read last year's forum and they do things in several batches! Man, while most of you are already filling in your scholarship applications, I am still waiting for my result! Does it mean I have not been selected?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyberC1 Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 No news is good news, from Georgetown. I read last year's forum and they do things in several batches! Also still waiting. No worries - we're all rowing together in the same boat... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyberC1 Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 Received a denial e-mail. Owned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kleisthenes Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 Received a denial e-mail. Owned. Ugh, I'm sorry CyberC1. I guess I'm still in the no news is good news boat, then... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyeulsa Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 (edited) Was really hoping to hear back on scholarships (my email said the week of the 28th). Has anyone who had that date on their acceptance letter heard back yet? Edited March 4, 2011 by kyeulsa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hakuna Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 Hmm, not sure how application time impacts scholarship eligibility. I applied in early January and just heard back that I was awarded $15k each year. How does this compare with other folks? Hi Smerd, When did you receive the mass email? I still haven't received any emails about the scholarship decision. And the first email was the generic one, with info on open houses and financial aid packages. I never received an email about the 25 and 28th being the dates for scholarship decisions. As i am an international student, I am always looking out for a snail mail however nothing yet. The award info, did you receive it via email or snail mail? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smerd Posted March 6, 2011 Author Share Posted March 6, 2011 Hi Smerd, When did you receive the mass email? I still haven't received any emails about the scholarship decision. And the first email was the generic one, with info on open houses and financial aid packages. I never received an email about the 25 and 28th being the dates for scholarship decisions. As i am an international student, I am always looking out for a snail mail however nothing yet. The award info, did you receive it via email or snail mail? My quasi-acceptance email from GPPI was on Feb 8th. In that one, they said they'd "recommend" me to the graduate school, and it also it included a paragraph with the header "GPPI Merit-Based Aid" above the paragraphs "Need based Financial Aid" and "Fall 2011 Open House Dates." The Merit-Based section told me to submit an essay within two days. I got my notification from the scholarship committee on Feb 26. I know they've done this in batches in the past, so it's possible that yours is to come. You might try giving GPPI a call. They've already admitted you, so they should give at least a little bit of info. They work for you now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coffee_fan Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 Kyeulsa, I was supposed to hear back about scholarships the week of Feb 14th, but didn't hear back for over a week later -- I think they tend to be a bit late. Was really hoping to hear back on scholarships (my email said the week of the 28th). Has anyone who had that date on their acceptance letter heard back yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brewsta23 Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 i had a notification date of the week of the 28th and just heard back - got 20k. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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