morningjunky Posted February 9, 2016 Posted February 9, 2016 (edited) Received an email from Columbia earlier today regarding financial aid, but also pointed out when admissions decisions will be released for Fall 2016: The Office of Admissions expects to release Fall 2016 admissions decisions in mid-to late-February. In order to be considered for financial aid from the School, admitted students must complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). We recommend that you submit the FAFSA prior to receiving your decision letter so that, if you are admitted, your financial aid award letter can be promptly processed and sent to you. So just a few more weeks! Edited February 9, 2016 by morningjunky
Opt4theBest Posted February 9, 2016 Author Posted February 9, 2016 Yes, I received the same. I would aim for Feb 15 or 16 now.
lattekitty Posted February 16, 2016 Posted February 16, 2016 Hello, I'm awaiting a response from Columbia as well! Starting to get real jittery!
KatFreeLee Posted February 16, 2016 Posted February 16, 2016 I also haven't heard anything! This suspense is killing me.
tudor3x8 Posted February 16, 2016 Posted February 16, 2016 Same! Looks like some of their MPH decisions went out last week, so hopefully we're just behind them!
Opt4theBest Posted February 18, 2016 Author Posted February 18, 2016 The wait is grilling me. Mid-Feb has passed, but we haven't heard anything at all.
soft_skeleton Posted February 18, 2016 Posted February 18, 2016 Hi everyone! I just called the admissions office and was told that acceptances will be sent out next week. It's a bit annoying because I submitted my applications to both Columbia and University of Chicago by the 12/1 priority deadline and heard back from UChicago in mid-January. I have to respond to UChicago's offer by 3/4, and I'd like at least SOME time to consider my options (especially financially!) if I do get in to Columbia...but hopefully we'll all know by the end of next week! AMcCoy 1
Opt4theBest Posted February 18, 2016 Author Posted February 18, 2016 30 minutes ago, soft_skeleton said: Hi everyone! I just called the admissions office and was told that acceptances will be sent out next week. It's a bit annoying because I submitted my applications to both Columbia and University of Chicago by the 12/1 priority deadline and heard back from UChicago in mid-January. I have to respond to UChicago's offer by 3/4, and I'd like at least SOME time to consider my options (especially financially!) if I do get in to Columbia...but hopefully we'll all know by the end of next week! Congrats on being accepted to UChicago! That's awesome. By the way, when Columbia mentioned to you on the phone that the decisions will go out next week, did they say that this is specifically for those applications submitted during the priority deadline or this applies to everyone submitted their applications within Jan 4th deadline? Also soft_skeleton I think (if you have not done so) you should ask UChicago to kindly extend the deadline for you to say 'yes' to them CrimsonEyes 1
soft_skeleton Posted February 18, 2016 Posted February 18, 2016 3 hours ago, Opt4theBest said: Congrats on being accepted to UChicago! That's awesome. By the way, when Columbia mentioned to you on the phone that the decisions will go out next week, did they say that this is specifically for those applications submitted during the priority deadline or this applies to everyone submitted their applications within Jan 4th deadline? Also soft_skeleton I think (if you have not done so) you should ask UChicago to kindly extend the deadline for you to say 'yes' to them By the end of next week for those that had applied by 12/1, I didn't ask about the 1/4 applicants, so I'm assuming that will be even later. The wait is killing me!
leeangie Posted February 18, 2016 Posted February 18, 2016 (edited) Just got my decision letter..! Got accepted to the two year program but there was no notice about scholarship or anything Edited February 18, 2016 by leeangie AMcCoy 1
Opt4theBest Posted February 19, 2016 Author Posted February 19, 2016 54 minutes ago, leeangie said: Just got my decision letter..! Got accepted to the two year program but there was no notice about scholarship or anything Congrats Leeangie! May I ask when did you submit your application?Â
leeangie Posted February 19, 2016 Posted February 19, 2016 Thanks! I submitted my app on the first of December, but it was completed on the 11th.
Opt4theBest Posted February 19, 2016 Author Posted February 19, 2016 2 minutes ago, leeangie said: Thanks! I submitted my app on the first of December, but it was completed on the 11th. Oh so you're one of the priority deadline applicants. I think I won't hear back anytime soon (my application was competed on Jan 4)
KatFreeLee Posted February 19, 2016 Posted February 19, 2016 I applied by 12/1 and still haven't received anything from Columbia. I'm hoping to find out next week!
MSW768 Posted February 19, 2016 Posted February 19, 2016 7 hours ago, katie.lee said: I applied by 12/1 and still haven't received anything from Columbia. I'm hoping to find out next week! Same! Hopefully we hear soon.
KmmAlaska Posted February 19, 2016 Posted February 19, 2016 Hello, I applied to the Advanced Standing MSSW for this fall.  I applied by the 12/1 deadline as well but haven't received a decision yet, it's helpful to hear from others who are in the same spot.  I am also curious as to what financial aid options students are receiving if/when they are accepted, as the cost is a concern of mine,especially since I would have to relocated from Alaska. Take care!
elephant123 Posted February 19, 2016 Posted February 19, 2016 21 hours ago, leeangie said: Just got my decision letter..! Got accepted to the two year program but there was no notice about scholarship or anything congrats! did you receive your letter online or in the mail?Â
Opt4theBest Posted February 19, 2016 Author Posted February 19, 2016 FYI just spoken to the admissions and they said majority of decisions will go out by the end of next week.
KmmAlaska Posted February 19, 2016 Posted February 19, 2016 10 minutes ago, Opt4theBest said: FYI just spoken to the admissions and they said majority of decisions will go out by the end of next week. Is that for advanced standing as well?
Opt4theBest Posted February 19, 2016 Author Posted February 19, 2016 (edited) 52 minutes ago, KmmAlaska said: Is that for advanced standing as well? I guess for everyone who applied by Jan 4th.  22 hours ago, leeangie said: Just got my decision letter..! Got accepted to the two year program but there was no notice about scholarship or anything Hi leeangie, are you an international applicant? Edited February 19, 2016 by Opt4theBest
jillchristine Posted February 20, 2016 Posted February 20, 2016 On February 4, 2016 at 9:39 PM, Opt4theBest said: Â Sorry, it's taken me a while to respond! They send out waves of acceptances (what AMcCoy is saying) so hopefully the first was Feb 15th, and then the next week and so on. From what I understand they start from the pool of those that applied during the normal application period and then they move on to later apps (extended deadline), but I'm not positive about that! Good luck!! AMcCoy and Opt4theBest 2
leeangie Posted February 20, 2016 Posted February 20, 2016 Hi! Sorry about the late update. I received an email about updated app status, and I was able to check my decision status in the portal. And yes, I am an intl student. I expect to have no financial aid/grant from columbia.. Opt4theBest 1
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