terefere Posted March 4, 2016 Posted March 4, 2016 1 hour ago, Ganzi said: Am I the only one that applied to only one school and got into that only one school? Was too broke to make applications and that school was my perfect fit. This is very risky, I thought I am too poor to be shut out this year, hence I must maximize my chance of getting admission by applying to many schools, even if it means borrowing money. Congratulations though, it seems like you chose wisely!
kaneross Posted March 4, 2016 Posted March 4, 2016 9 hours ago, Ganzi said: Am I the only one that applied to only one school and got into that only one school? Was too broke to make applications and that school was my perfect fit. Thats me! I applied to only one school and that too because my mom asked me to. I know it sounds too unprofessional -- but the end result is good as I made into one of the top 20 schools in the world and Australia's no. 1 -- So I would say, ''High risk high return!'' yasir8959 and PoliPixie 2
Sbrail2 Posted March 4, 2016 Posted March 4, 2016 Anyone claiming that new LSU admit? I also got into the American progam
sandra92 Posted March 4, 2016 Posted March 4, 2016 13 hours ago, Ganzi said: Am I the only one that applied to only one school and got into that only one school? Was too broke to make applications and that school was my perfect fit. you're not the only one. i applied to only one school because I was too broke to apply to others and because I was trying to stay local and get in-state tuition. Thanksfully, I got it in! Congrats to you! kaneross 1
CarefreeWritingsontheWall Posted March 4, 2016 Posted March 4, 2016 Ah there's that Harvard rejection. Only one left - so ready to know my final result! Congrats to those who applied to one program and got in. I really wish I had been able to do that - I wouldn't call it crazy. This is the first time I applied with a wide net. I originally intended to apply narrowly, but it backfired on me two years ago when I only applied out to three programs beyond my alma mater and I didn't get in anywhere. I was strongly encouraged to apply to more than 5 programs - at one point I had a list of 12 schools but I dropped to 8 when I crunched numbers and considered fit. I ultimately didn't want to apply anywhere I wouldn't go if I only got into that one program. I just finished paying off my VISA with my accumulated application fee and Christmas debt from December actually. Luckily it didn't take me as long as I expected.
TobTob Posted March 4, 2016 Posted March 4, 2016 Does anyone who was admitted to University of Maryland know what their standard funding package looks like? Good/bad? Thanks!
TobTob Posted March 4, 2016 Posted March 4, 2016 Also, when is Georgetown ever going to release results? Wow
Sbrail2 Posted March 4, 2016 Posted March 4, 2016 2 minutes ago, TobTob said: Also, when is Georgetown ever going to release results? Wow Seriously, its absurd how long its taking. Almost 3 months? Really?
wb3060 Posted March 4, 2016 Posted March 4, 2016 For those who haven't heard anything either way from Georgetown, I called to inquire about my status and they said decisions would be released on March 15. TobTob 1
maxtips Posted March 4, 2016 Posted March 4, 2016 2 hours ago, wb3060 said: For those who haven't heard anything either way from Georgetown, I called to inquire about my status and they said decisions would be released on March 15. I believe it's gonna be a rejection. So sad...
linp4 Posted March 4, 2016 Posted March 4, 2016 I received an offer from Georgetown via email on March. 4. It says more details will be out soon. I have been trying to figure out their funding details. Does anyone know if you can live on their assistantship/stipend?
maxtips Posted March 4, 2016 Posted March 4, 2016 2 minutes ago, linp4 said: I received an offer from Georgetown via email on March. 4. It says more details will be out soon. I have been trying to figure out their funding details. Does anyone know if you can live on their assistantship/stipend? Congratulations! Did you get interviewed before receiving the acceptance?
linp4 Posted March 4, 2016 Posted March 4, 2016 1 minute ago, maxtips said: Congratulations! Did you get interviewed before receiving the acceptance? Thanks. No interview.
PizzaCat93 Posted March 4, 2016 Posted March 4, 2016 11 minutes ago, linp4 said: I received an offer from Georgetown via email on March. 4. It says more details will be out soon. I have been trying to figure out their funding details. Does anyone know if you can live on their assistantship/stipend? My funding package was $26k for five years. I don't know if that is the case for everyone though. DC's cost of living is fairly high, but I know that another DC school provides stipends of only $22k, and the students there seem to be getting by alright. You just may not be able to live very close to the school.
linp4 Posted March 4, 2016 Posted March 4, 2016 Thanks for sharing @PizzaCat93. I hope to receive my funding package soon.
Sbrail2 Posted March 4, 2016 Posted March 4, 2016 @linp4@PizzaCat93 Out of curiosity, what field are you guys?
PizzaCat93 Posted March 4, 2016 Posted March 4, 2016 6 minutes ago, Sbrail2 said: @linp4@PizzaCat93 Out of curiosity, what field are you guys? I'm comparative.
CarefreeWritingsontheWall Posted March 4, 2016 Posted March 4, 2016 Do you know if the GU March 15th results are their last 'wave' of admits along with rejections? Has there been any mention of an open house? If I don't hear something today I just might pull my hair out.
PizzaCat93 Posted March 4, 2016 Posted March 4, 2016 Just now, CarefreeWritingsontheWall said: Do you know if the GU March 15th results are their last 'wave' of admits along with rejections? Has there been any mention of an open house? If I don't hear something today I just might pull my hair out. The open house is April 1.
wb3060 Posted March 4, 2016 Posted March 4, 2016 1 hour ago, CarefreeWritingsontheWall said: Do you know if the GU March 15th results are their last 'wave' of admits along with rejections? Has there been any mention of an open house? If I don't hear something today I just might pull my hair out. I suspect that those of us who haven't heard anything yet are on an informal wait list of sorts and on the 15th a large number of rejects will go out with a smaller number being moved to an official wait list with maybe 1 or 2 receiving an offer if anyone has declined so far. This is just my speculation though.
IndEnth Posted March 4, 2016 Posted March 4, 2016 7 hours ago, TobTob said: Does anyone who was admitted to University of Maryland know what their standard funding package looks like? Good/bad? Thanks! Depends on what you consider good or bad, I assume The offer I got was $17,488.00 as a 5-year assistantship, meaning it comes tied to about 20 hours of work per week. Additionally $5,000 for the first summer. I was told that it's apparently just about enough to get by in College Park. However, it's considerably less than most other offers I received. finalsenator 1
IndEnth Posted March 4, 2016 Posted March 4, 2016 For weeks, I was dreading receiving rejection letters, now I'm about to write them - and am dreading that just as much. Would have never bet I'd be in this situation one day.
finalsenator Posted March 5, 2016 Posted March 5, 2016 2 hours ago, IndEnth said: Depends on what you consider good or bad, I assume The offer I got was $17,488.00 as a 5-year assistantship, meaning it comes tied to about 20 hours of work per week. Additionally $5,000 for the first summer. I was told that it's apparently just about enough to get by in College Park. However, it's considerably less than most other offers I received. Living in the DC area here, it can definitely get expensive. If you were to move to the area I would suggest the Silver Spring MD area as prices arent awful for what you get if you split an apartment. There is a complex called Summit Hills that you can get a cheap (relatively speaking) apartment with a bunch of amenities and all utilities covered. Not trying to make a sales pitch just offering some advice if you or anyone is looking to move to the DC metro area
wb3060 Posted March 5, 2016 Posted March 5, 2016 2 hours ago, IndEnth said: For weeks, I was dreading receiving rejection letters, now I'm about to write them - and am dreading that just as much. Would have never bet I'd be in this situation one day. Do you have any ideas how you are going to do this? I've been wondering as well what to write in them.... // also are you doing this for ones where they tell you to fill out an online form with your result?
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