dryheat Posted April 12, 2015 Posted April 12, 2015 I completely agree. I felt pretty jerked around when I found out about all of the changes because at least if I had been rejected and they still had everything they were advertising throughout the application process (full funding, health benefits, stipend, faculty, etc) then fair enough - I knew it was a longshot they only accept 8 people yadda yadda. BUT to go through that gruelling process and make it to the fucking interview and IN THE INTERVIEW have the floor ripped out from under you in being told that they actually don't have any of that stuff any more - I felt totally scammed and on top of that I am now out of $100 for a program that I wouldn't have applied to had they made things more clear through the application process. They offered me a spot on the waitlist too and I opted out. Exactly how I felt.
LittleBlueHouse Posted April 12, 2015 Posted April 12, 2015 Sending hope out there to everyone who needs extra in the next few days!
chewgumdrawlines Posted April 12, 2015 Posted April 12, 2015 Thanks littlebluehouse- have you had any news yet? I'm still waiting on all of my waitlists (
yestoyeahhhh Posted April 12, 2015 Posted April 12, 2015 I have a question for reapply to the same school for next year: Do they need the recommendation letters again? Or the letters are already in the system, and I dont have to renew?
LittleBlueHouse Posted April 12, 2015 Posted April 12, 2015 @ chewgumdrawlines: only some reassurances that it's not over yet!?! Fingers crossed for you! @yestoyeahhhh: for most schools you can reuse what's in their system, but it helped me to confirm that in advance and find out the person to follow up with the next fall. You may have to remind them at that point. I phrased it as "my recommenders have already done so much for me and I want to save them some work." Also, I had to get creative with the online forms for some schools that forced me to enter info of recommenders. I creatively used the forms to make a note saying my last year's letters were on file and to ask the point person I'd spoken with about any questions. Then I used three of my own extraneous email addresses in the blanks, so my recommenders wouldn't get new prompts to submit letters. A little weird, but it worked!
yestoyeahhhh Posted April 13, 2015 Posted April 13, 2015 @ chewgumdrawlines: only some reassurances that it's not over yet!?! Fingers crossed for you! @yestoyeahhhh: for most schools you can reuse what's in their system, but it helped me to confirm that in advance and find out the person to follow up with the next fall. You may have to remind them at that point. I phrased it as "my recommenders have already done so much for me and I want to save them some work." Also, I had to get creative with the online forms for some schools that forced me to enter info of recommenders. I creatively used the forms to make a note saying my last year's letters were on file and to ask the point person I'd spoken with about any questions. Then I used three of my own extraneous email addresses in the blanks, so my recommenders wouldn't get new prompts to submit letters. A little weird, but it worked! oh wow, good to know! thanks So i guess as long as we give the admission a head up, and we ll be good?
artskewlisapyrmaidskeme Posted April 13, 2015 Posted April 13, 2015 Out of curiosity, did anyone on here decide to go to University of Chicago, or was accepted and declining? I'm curious about people's opinions on the program, since it hasn't been discussed much. Xxanderr 1
LittleBlueHouse Posted April 13, 2015 Posted April 13, 2015 oh wow, good to know! thanks So i guess as long as we give the admission a head up, and we ll be good? I wouldn't assume, but if you ask nicely they'll likely try to help you!
chiboi2015 Posted April 13, 2015 Posted April 13, 2015 NVM, just waitlisted :/ Congrats! Hope things work out
Evol Posted April 13, 2015 Posted April 13, 2015 Has anyone else here accepted an offer from Rutgers?
tdevo412 Posted April 13, 2015 Posted April 13, 2015 Congrats! Hope things work out Thanks! Crossing my fingers!
Milkyways Posted April 14, 2015 Posted April 14, 2015 Going to Northwestern! I hope decision making is over for everybody soon too. I've found it to be as exhausting as waiting to hear back from schools. Now done with procastination and let the work begin Nice grad school experiences for everybody, time to keep working! tcornel5, chewgumdrawlines, Erpnope and 1 other 4
chiboi2015 Posted April 14, 2015 Posted April 14, 2015 Going to Northwestern! I hope decision making is over for everybody soon too. I've found it to be as exhausting as waiting to hear back from schools. Now done with procastination and let the work begin Nice grad school experiences for everybody, time to keep working! Congrats! Great program and great faculty! <3 Michael Rakowitz Milkyways 1
Pingu123 Posted April 14, 2015 Posted April 14, 2015 Is anyone freaking out about actually starting their masters? I'll be moving far from home and it's daunting. Exciting but daunting.
carterjohnson Posted April 14, 2015 Posted April 14, 2015 Going to Northwestern! I hope decision making is over for everybody soon too. I've found it to be as exhausting as waiting to hear back from schools. Now done with procastination and let the work begin Nice grad school experiences for everybody, time to keep working! Congratulations on the decision, and good luck on your studies!
carterjohnson Posted April 14, 2015 Posted April 14, 2015 Congrats! Great program and great faculty! <3 Michael Rakowitz Hey Chiboi. Did you end up deciding on Columbia?
Milkyways Posted April 14, 2015 Posted April 14, 2015 Congrats! Great program and great faculty! <3 Michael Rakowitz Congratulations on the decision, and good luck on your studies! Thank you! Both your programs are awesome .
TEM33056 Posted April 14, 2015 Posted April 14, 2015 Hey everyone. I know it's late but I wanted to post this because there has been a lot of talk here about Hunter not giving any $. Yesterday I received a scholarship that is two years full ride at in state tuition rates. They also offer supplemental funding outside of financial aid. Not about me boasting I just want to spread the word...when it comes to hunter never offering $ ... Don't believe the hype! Milkyways, Moonjuggler and thepictureisstill 3
firtree Posted April 15, 2015 Posted April 15, 2015 yo is anyone else waitlisted at columbia, as of today? what's up with waitlisting someone on april 14??
milkyforester Posted April 15, 2015 Posted April 15, 2015 Hey everyone. I know it's late but I wanted to post this because there has been a lot of talk here about Hunter not giving any $. Yesterday I received a scholarship that is two years full ride at in state tuition rates. They also offer supplemental funding outside of financial aid. Not about me boasting I just want to spread the word...when it comes to hunter never offering $ ... Don't believe the hype! Thanks so much for sharing this info! I sent in my commitment deposit over the weekend so hopefully I find out more info soon.
0000000000 Posted April 15, 2015 Posted April 15, 2015 yo is anyone else waitlisted at columbia, as of today? what's up with waitlisting someone on april 14?? yep. i feel like they probably just didn't deny anyone. no clue though
chiboi2015 Posted April 15, 2015 Posted April 15, 2015 yo is anyone else waitlisted at columbia, as of today? what's up with waitlisting someone on april 14??yep. i feel like they probably just didn't deny anyone. no clue though What department did you apply to?
tcolcord Posted April 15, 2015 Posted April 15, 2015 Got a HUGE scholarship from SFAI today that covers just about everything. I feel bad turning down other schools (especially since I already turned in my deposit for one.. oops) but I can't turn this deal down. Funding can happen later on! Dont be afraid to negotiate guys if they really want you they will make it worth your while! Milkyways 1
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