Gvh Posted January 25, 2012 Author Share Posted January 25, 2012 They have given me until April 15th. They 'encouraged' me to accept earlier, but I'm obviously not going to accept until I can weigh up all my options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarahmarie Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 Interview invites went out for Wake Forest Looks like they are interviewing throughout the month of February. Also, had interview at GWU today - would be happy to share if anyone wants info PM me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denimfan Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 Hey there Sarahmarie, hope it went well! For your information interview invites for Northeastern went out today. I was invited~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gvh Posted February 1, 2012 Author Share Posted February 1, 2012 Congrats on your invites Denimfan. Do post if you hear from McGill, NYU or Columbia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YellowSubmarine Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 I'm so jealous of all of you, hearing back already from programs! I applied to a few counseling PhD programs just to see what would happen (only the ones with automatic consideration for the masters program), and got rejected straight out from all of them- it's been a waiting game for me since then. But none of the MA programs I applied to even have an interview process... It's going to be a long month. = / Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarahmarie Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 Thanks Denimfan! I think it did! I got an email today saying my application had been "passed on to the Dean's office for final review" - I am hoping to hear back from them in the next week or two. And my interview at Wake Forest is 2/27. This month is excruciating! Good luck to everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gvh Posted February 15, 2012 Author Share Posted February 15, 2012 For anyone who is interested, University of Denver seemed to have sent out a mass email for interview invites to their MA program in Counseling Psychology, to be taken place 2/25! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarahmarie Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Accepted to GWU! So excited to have an admission even though it is not my top choice...it is in the top 3 and a really great program! Just had to share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denimfan Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 Congratulations! Yes, it does feel great to have an acceptance under your belt. A bit of peace of mind too. Hope the good news keeps on rolling your way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarahmarie Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 Thanks denimfan! Same to you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denimfan Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 Accepted to Boston College and Columbia TC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gvh Posted February 18, 2012 Author Share Posted February 18, 2012 Accepted to Columbia TC as well! =) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarahmarie Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 Congrats to all! I also got accepted to Columbia TC! Denimfan, how did you get notification about BC? Were you able to pull it up online? I haven't been home in a few days and haven't been able to check my mail. I look on the Agora Portal but it doesn't give a yay or nay... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denimfan Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 Congrats to both of you! We might become classmates haha. As for BC acceptance, I was sent an email directly indicating acceptance. I do not see anything Agora though as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YellowSubmarine Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 Also joining the Columbia TC party Congrats on Columbia and Boston! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gvh Posted February 18, 2012 Author Share Posted February 18, 2012 (edited) So glad everyone seems to be getting some acceptances! =) Just thought I'd ask everyone about their options of financial aid. We all know funding is hard to come by for masters-level students, so what are everybody's ideas? Has anyone received some decent funding packages with their offers? Edited February 18, 2012 by Gvh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pokeyoaks Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 denimfan, can I ask what programs you applied to for BC and BU? I, too, applied to both programs, but have yet to hear back from them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarahmarie Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 Wow if we all accept at TC we could be roomies and not go completely broke! Congrats to all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YellowSubmarine Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 I'm curious about how others are approaching financial aid as well. I applied for aid at most of the schools I applied to (and filled out the FAFSA), but I have a feeling I'm going to be limited to an in-state school if I get into one. I can't find an estimate on tuition at Columbia TC anymore but I remember it being steep, and that they're not great with giving out loans (I'm still waiting on a financial aid package)... I'm not expecting to make enough once I graduate to justify spending that much on my masters degree. I've found a few loan repayment programs, which I might end up applying for once I graduate. Sadly, I'm still paying off undergrad loans. Sarah, if we all end up at Columbia we should totally save some money and find an apartment in NY together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarahmarie Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 I'm curious about how others are approaching financial aid as well. I applied for aid at most of the schools I applied to (and filled out the FAFSA), but I have a feeling I'm going to be limited to an in-state school if I get into one. I can't find an estimate on tuition at Columbia TC anymore but I remember it being steep, and that they're not great with giving out loans (I'm still waiting on a financial aid package)... I'm not expecting to make enough once I graduate to justify spending that much on my masters degree. I've found a few loan repayment programs, which I might end up applying for once I graduate. Sadly, I'm still paying off undergrad loans. Sarah, if we all end up at Columbia we should totally save some money and find an apartment in NY together. Yellow, I spoke to someone at TC's Financial Aid department today and she said that every student is offered a "generous" package that will cover cost of attendance (including living expenses). It is possible that a majority of that could be loans (Stafford and Grad PLUS) but there are scholarships as well and the deadline is March 15th for the application. Those are decided by the departments and they send that info to Financial Aid. Then FA will prepare an award letter for you and send it your way. So the bottom line (as I interpreted it) is unless you are independently wealthy - it will cost a pretty penny in loans to go to TC. There are some loan forgiveness programs I have looked at as well (National Health Service Corps is one). I guess the thing that we have to decide (at least in my case) is whether the experience of attending Columbia and living in NYC for 2 years is worth the burden of that debt. Definitely a LOT to think about and something I am really struggling with as well... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gvh Posted February 21, 2012 Author Share Posted February 21, 2012 Yellow, I spoke to someone at TC's Financial Aid department today and she said that every student is offered a "generous" package that will cover cost of attendance (including living expenses). Interesting. I sent an email to FA this past weekend asking detailed questions regarding funding, so I'm hoping to hear back today or tomorrow. I'll let you guys know what is said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YellowSubmarine Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 I also got an email last week from Columbia saying that they were no longer offering federal subsidized loans. Which seems a little wacky. I just got waitlisted at UW-Madison. Not the greatest but I'm not surprised. When I look around at other forums, people seem to know how high up on waitlists they are. Is it kosher to email and ask that sort of thing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gvh Posted February 21, 2012 Author Share Posted February 21, 2012 (edited) I see no harm in inquiring what your realistic possibilities of acceptance may be. It shows your enthusiasm in attending the program, which is always a good thing. Edited February 21, 2012 by Gvh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musiclovepsych Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 Just got an interview invite to SMU's Masters of science in counseling program! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gvh Posted February 21, 2012 Author Share Posted February 21, 2012 Congrats! Is that your top choice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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