oseirus Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 Finally completed FAFSA and Yale's separate financial aid application. Yale had a field for Trust Funds. Trust funds you say? I wonder how many people check that off? BTW when's the deadline for FAFSA? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cunninlynguist Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 I don't know if there's a common deadline for all states and schools, but generally it's recommended to file before March 1. Yale stipulated a February 15 deadline, for instance. The sooner it's done, the sooner the program can consider you for aid (and the sooner you'll figure out what you need in terms of loans). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oseirus Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 How come the other schools don't make you fill one out explicitly? I know a couple of the schools I applied to asked about my sources of income etc but I only remember seeing one ask about the FAFSA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faustian Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 It's MONDAY! that's all... happy waiting everybody... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oseirus Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 I've decided I don't. My undergrad notified me with an envelope filled with confetti and a window cling as well as a "CONGRATULATIONS" card. It was pretty awesome. I'm actually a fan of the online notification because it will cut out the need of another human being on the other end of a potentially awkward phone call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sansao Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 It's MONDAY! that's all... happy waiting everybody... Tell me about it. I barely slept last night. I awoke to an email at 3am, only to realize that I hadn't turned off all of my social networking notifications. That was the end of sleep for me, and I almost deleted that particular network account, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgreenster Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 I'm actually a fan of the online notification because it will cut out the need of another human being on the other end of a potentially awkward phone call. I just remember how awkward it was when I came home from school to see I was wait-listed at my top choice (which i then got into and attended ). What's so awkward about that, you may ask? Well, my mom had already opened it to see if she should go surprise me with a celebratory cake and balloons, and wasn't home when I got back from school ... so when she got home .... yeesh. I can only imagine what she was thinking/feeling on the drive home, knowing I was there, devastated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ablukhov Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 I think I finally managed to exhaust myself with anxiety. I feel kind of detached and calm. (Although I haven't stopped checking my e-mail). MSW13 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenePony Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 I'm actually a fan of the online notification because it will cut out the need of another human being on the other end of a potentially awkward phone call. I still didn't have to talk to people, I submitted online and got a card in the mail. Of course that was at my parents where I knew and trusted all of our mail people. My current city is a black-hole when it comes to mail. My deposit for field school was "lost" for over a month thanks to USPS here and I almost lost my spot. I think phone calls are horrible and I wanted to cry when I saw my top choice notifies rejections by phone after the interview stage. I hate phones in general. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coonskee Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 I think phone calls are horrible and I wanted to cry when I saw my top choice notifies rejections by phone after the interview stage. I hate phones in general. Oh that's awful... i don't know hwy adcoms would think that's a good idea. "Hmm, yes, let's call them and see how long they can hold back tears!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espresso_eyes Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 It must be awkward for the adcoms to break the news-----def wouldnt want to be the person making those calls! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oseirus Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 I think phone calls are horrible and I wanted to cry when I saw my top choice notifies rejections by phone after the interview stage. I hate phones in general. that is so true and conversely if you don't show any emotions re: a rejecton, will they hold it against you if you apply again? "Oh he probably didn't care anyway" ... at least w/an electronic message, I am the only one who can see my inital reaction and I don't have to think about anything else. Maybe that's just me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otherworlder Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 I must be one of the only to have NO idea when the decision dates are........Mostly because I am working right now and enjoying my life a bit that I don't even really want to think about going back to school (sigh). I sort of just threw it ALL aside when I finished applications, didn't even bother check decision dates. Assumed that they are in early march (like undergrad). Imagine the surprise when I opend an email today to see TWO decision emails, from Feb 2nd and 3rd respectively............ At least one of the surprises is good. I did get accepted by U Michigan, which was one of my top choices, and rejected by Emory, which was my back-up. Shrug. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazygirl2012 Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 I think I finally managed to exhaust myself with anxiety. I feel kind of detached and calm. (Although I haven't stopped checking my e-mail). That happened to me this morning and I actually got some work done. It was great. Now I'm back to my usual state of worrying and nervousness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oseirus Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 I must be one of the only to have NO idea when the decision dates are........Mostly because I am working right now and enjoying my life a bit that I don't even really want to think about going back to school (sigh). I sort of just threw it ALL aside when I finished applications, didn't even bother check decision dates. Assumed that they are in early march (like undergrad). Imagine the surprise when I opend an email today to see TWO decision emails, from Feb 2nd and 3rd respectively............ At least one of the surprises is good. I did get accepted by U Michigan, which was one of my top choices, and rejected by Emory, which was my back-up. Shrug. Well that's good you weren't up on the dates admission announcements were because you would've been hit up w/so many PMs from folks on here, who were applying to the same programs. Congrats on the acceptance to your top choice. Oh and shout out to your Kanye shrug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ablukhov Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 That happened to me this morning and I actually got some work done. It was great. Now I'm back to my usual state of worrying and nervousness. Yeah, I thought I might be entering a new psychological stage of waiting, but unfortunately the numbness only lasted long enough for me to get a good night's sleep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamreenF Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 i have applied to university of southern california for its neuroscience graduate program and havent heard back yet,.......does anbody know thier interview dates or has anyone heard from them yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katiemk1230 Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 (edited) I thought I'd be able to relax once I submitted all my apps...boy was I wrong! 3 of my apps are still missing a transcript or reference - both of which I have been bugging the respective parties (my undergrad school and the reference) about, yet so far they have not been recieved. It's so frustrating when I have done all this work and now my future comes down to relying on a few people who have nothing to loose or gain by doing their part. One of my apps was done by early January, and is officially under review...it's rolling admissions, so I have no clue when I might hear. I'm assuming the earlier you apply, the earlier you hear...but I want to know if others have heard anything from them yet! Is there a thread for "Did anyone hear back from college/university xyz?" ??? Edited February 8, 2012 by katiemk1230 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oseirus Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 I thought I'd be able to relax once I submitted all my apps...boy was I wrong! 3 of my apps are still missing a transcript or reference - both of which I have been bugging the respective parties (my undergrad school and the reference) about, yet so far they have not been recieved. It's so frustrating when I have done all this work and now my future comes down to relying on a few people who have nothing to loose or gain by doing their part. One of my apps was done by early January, and is officially under review...it's rolling admissions, so I have no clue when I might hear. I'm assuming the earlier you apply, the earlier you hear...but I want to know if others have heard anything from them yet! Is there a thread for "Did anyone hear back from college/university xyz?" ??? No it seems all schools have a set criteria as far when they announce, etc. I know one of my schools required a 01 Dec 11 deadline application and I haven't heard back and another school had a 15 Jan 12 app deadline, which I hear they will be announcing sometime next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EIIIP55 Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 I just got accepted to my dream PhD program with amazing funding! Since this is my second year applying, the relief is immense. Even though I haven't always been an active contributor to these forums, I've always read along and felt so much better knowing there were others out there going through the same anxiety/stress. This has definitely been the most stressful two years of my life, and I want to thank each and every one of you for sharing your stories/concerns/etc. I hope that everyone gets the results they want---I'll be sending good vibes your way!! Thank you! surefire and trina 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oseirus Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 I just got accepted to my dream PhD program with amazing funding! Since this is my second year applying, the relief is immense. Even though I haven't always been an active contributor to these forums, I've always read along and felt so much better knowing there were others out there going through the same anxiety/stress. This has definitely been the most stressful two years of my life, and I want to thank each and every one of you for sharing your stories/concerns/etc. I hope that everyone gets the results they want---I'll be sending good vibes your way!! Thank you! Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgreenster Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 Another Monday, another empty mailbox... womp womp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oseirus Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 Another Monday, another empty mailbox... womp womp. Tell me about it ... now I have to start looking @ master's programs I can still apply to Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgreenster Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 Tell me about it ... now I have to start looking @ master's programs I can still apply to Ughh... good luck dude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oseirus Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 Ughh... good luck dude. Thanks! I just hope the fake name I intend on using doesn't get sniffed out too soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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