ZebraFinch Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 7 minutes ago, coffeeandtravel said: Same. 3rd. Officially have my deposit set up for Georgetown or SAIS. Taking my Pickering money elsewhere. 6speed! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coffeeandtravel Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 Just now, ZebraFinch said: 3rd. Officially have my deposit set up for Georgetown or SAIS. Taking my Pickering money elsewhere. Why has there been no communication at all about this? Why are they keeping us in the dark? ZebraFinch 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathleen517 Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 I feel a bit like I am beating a dead horse here, but has anyone heard anything about funding yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irapplicant1776 Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 They keep playing us with these emails!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaseyleigh Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 3 minutes ago, Kathleen517 said: I feel a bit like I am beating a dead horse here, but has anyone heard anything about funding yet? Nothing here... well, plenty of emails just none funding related... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coffeeandtravel Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 8 minutes ago, Kathleen517 said: I feel a bit like I am beating a dead horse here, but has anyone heard anything about funding yet? Nope, nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srbf Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 Nope. Just another invite to come to the admitted day. So frustrating. All the other schools I've been admitted to have had this come out on the same day or at least been clear on the timeline. I sent them an email last week asking about timeline for knowing about funding and I haven't heard anything at all. (It's been more than 2 business days). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zebrasareamazing Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 8 minutes ago, Srbf said: Nope. Just another invite to come to the admitted day. So frustrating. All the other schools I've been admitted to have had this come out on the same day or at least been clear on the timeline. I sent them an email last week asking about timeline for knowing about funding and I haven't heard anything at all. (It's been more than 2 business days). And from what I've read in this thread, they've been pretty rude in their replies to people who asked about funding. Really disappointed with GW at this point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coffeeandtravel Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 Has anyone tried calling this week? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZebraFinch Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 I don't think they realize what a bad impression of GW this leaves. If they're so slow about something as important as funding, why would we think issues such as course availability, career advice, etc are of any importance? Solio 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kasbah Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 I emailed on Friday asking about when we'd learn about funding offers, and I haven't received a response. This whole thing just leaves me with a poor impression of GWU. I understand that funding decisions might not be ready, but they can at least keep us informed about their timeline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coffeeandtravel Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 23 minutes ago, kasbah said: I emailed on Friday asking about when we'd learn about funding offers, and I haven't received a response. This whole thing just leaves me with a poor impression of GWU. I understand that funding decisions might not be ready, but they can at least keep us informed about their timeline. Yeah I agree. I understand if they're running behind or something, but at least give us a timeline. Keeping admitted students in the dark doesn't seem helpful to anyone... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srbf Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 (edited) Yeah, they gave me a bit of a runaround during the application process too about whether a document was submitted/acceptable. Between that and this... I'm much less inclined to consider the school unless the funding is significantly better. I think the real insult to injury is all of the programmed emails about how great the school is in the meantime. For me it's having the opposite of the intended effect.  I've received these emails from the other schools too of course (though less of them) but I'm much more receptive because I know what they're offering. Edited March 22, 2016 by Srbf ZebraFinch 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coffeeandtravel Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 Has anyone filled out the loan questionnaire, or is that supposed to be completed only if you plan on matriculating? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keeperofkiwis Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 16 minutes ago, coffeeandtravel said: Has anyone filled out the loan questionnaire, or is that supposed to be completed only if you plan on matriculating? I think it's only for matriculating students, since it's due May 1st along with all of the FAFSA forms. I actually emailed ESIA back in December, inquiring about certain professors and classes, and they sent back a generic information email that gave me a pretty lame impression of them. But I was hoping they would be more responsive on other fronts, especially since funding is so crucial...I guess not.  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coffeeandtravel Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 Just now, keeperofkiwis said: I think it's only for matriculating students, since it's due May 1st along with all of the FAFSA forms. Just saw that...thanks! I was just trying to make sure I hadn't forgotten anything that could be delaying funding, but you're right, it says May 1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lavishllama Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 Â I actually called them because I got impatient and they said they would have emails sent out by tonight or the latest tomorrow morning (fingers crossed) 6speed!, kasbah, ZebraFinch and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZebraFinch Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 12 minutes ago, lavishllama said: Â I actually called them because I got impatient and they said they would have emails sent out by tonight or the latest tomorrow morning (fingers crossed) WOO!!! You are great thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lavishllama Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 Lol! I actually created this account just to put the rest of the forum's souls at ease (haha) I'm really nervous and keep checking my email every five seconds. I need good funding ZebraFinch and kasbah 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kasbah Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 1 minute ago, lavishllama said: Lol! I actually created this account just to put the rest of the forum's souls at ease (haha) I'm really nervous and keep checking my email every five seconds. I need good funding You're doing the Lord's work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lavishllama Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 Just now, kasbah said: You're doing the Lord's work! Lol!! Â I literally laughed out loud. No problem! It seems that they're not really responsive by email, but by phone, someone picks up like right away every time I've called in the morning. Moral of the story: forget the writing? Lol. Â Quick question: I've seen a lot of forums about people negotiating their funding. Is anyone planning on doing that? If so, who would you address it to? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coffeeandtravel Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 26 minutes ago, lavishllama said: Â I actually called them because I got impatient and they said they would have emails sent out by tonight or the latest tomorrow morning (fingers crossed) You rock!!!! Thanks for being more courageous than the rest of us hahaha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coffeeandtravel Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 9 minutes ago, lavishllama said: Quick question: I've seen a lot of forums about people negotiating their funding. Is anyone planning on doing that? If so, who would you address it to? I'm also interested in hearing from people on this, especially anyone who has successfully done so in the past Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ecook9416 Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 1 hour ago, lavishllama said: Quick question: I've seen a lot of forums about people negotiating their funding. Is anyone planning on doing that? If so, who would you address it to? I have sent one so far, and I sent it to the person who notified me about my acceptance/funding. I would also check the staff page and look at titles - see who seems to be the most relevant person. I would assume most kind hearted people would simply forward it to the correct person for you. Also, has anyone who didn't hear back on the 10th/11th heard back about rejection/acceptance since? A close friend also applied to GW for a different program than I, but she has yet to hear back one way or the other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaseyleigh Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 You guys, finally received something about funding! I received 7000 a semester. They called it a "graduate fellowship." Hope everyone else just got emails too! Ecook9416, 6speed!, kasbah and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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