Amanda87 Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 1 hour ago, Mhinsh said: I'm pulling for you Amanda87! I know you'll hear soon! Thanks!! I don't expect them to tell me anything over the phone about the decision, I just want to know when I'll hear! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amanda87 Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 Hey guys! I got a really generous merit scholarship from Wheelock College last night in the mail. I don't think it's enough to make it cost less than SSU though. Still, it feels really great to know a school thinks highly of my application! I'm still waiting to hear anything from BC, they haven't even called me back from the admissions office :/. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taracot Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 Hi everyone! My name is Tara and I'm a current BC student who applied to Simmons and is waiting to hear back, and is about to apply to BC. I'm from NY and got into Fordham today (with minimal aid) and am waiting to hear back from Hunter. I'm worried that I'm applying to BC too late, even though the deadline is March 1st and it's not rolling admissions. Since I'm coming right out of undergrad, I really can't afford BC or Simmons without a scholarship. Congrats to everyone in this thread! -Tara Amanda87 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amanda87 Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 2 hours ago, taracot said: Hi everyone! My name is Tara and I'm a current BC student who applied to Simmons and is waiting to hear back, and is about to apply to BC. I'm from NY and got into Fordham today (with minimal aid) and am waiting to hear back from Hunter. I'm worried that I'm applying to BC too late, even though the deadline is March 1st and it's not rolling admissions. Since I'm coming right out of undergrad, I really can't afford BC or Simmons without a scholarship. Congrats to everyone in this thread! -Tara Good luck with everything!! Let us know how it goes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alisham Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 5 hours ago, taracot said: Hi everyone! My name is Tara and I'm a current BC student who applied to Simmons and is waiting to hear back, and is about to apply to BC. I'm from NY and got into Fordham today (with minimal aid) and am waiting to hear back from Hunter. I'm worried that I'm applying to BC too late, even though the deadline is March 1st and it's not rolling admissions. Since I'm coming right out of undergrad, I really can't afford BC or Simmons without a scholarship. Congrats to everyone in this thread! -Tara When it comes to the social work program, I have to say that BC tends to give out higher amount scholarships than other private grad schools (or at least when it comes to this thread). They offered me a scholarship that would make their school cheaper than my in-state school (assuming my in-state school only offers me loans and not the grants that they sometimes give out), so I would definitely apply there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taracot Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 2 hours ago, alisham said: When it comes to the social work program, I have to say that BC tends to give out higher amount scholarships than other private grad schools (or at least when it comes to this thread). They offered me a scholarship that would make their school cheaper than my in-state school (assuming my in-state school only offers me loans and not the grants that they sometimes give out), so I would definitely apply there. That makes me feel hopeful! I just applied around half an hour ago. Hoping to hear back in a month or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amanda87 Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 Hey guys. I'm really starting to think about just going ahead and accepting SSU, even though I haven't heard back from BC. They didn't even bother to return my phone call after I left a message the other day. I'm just thinking that no matter what they offer me, SSU is going to be cheaper. I've made lists of pros/cons/other considerations and for me to even keep considering BC I'd need to get a really large scholarship offer. Even still, if that were offered, I would still be really considering SSU. I'm going to have coffee/tea with one of my references/someone who has a background in social work later today so talking things out with him will be very helpful. I think my last day I should send in my acceptance to SSU is next Wednesday, to allow time for the mail to get there by 02/28. As always, any thoughts are appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amanda87 Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 Update: I got into BC!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12sliders Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 17 minutes ago, Amanda87 said: Update: I got into BC!! Congrats Amanda!! Amanda87 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amanda87 Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 11 minutes ago, 12sliders said: Congrats Amanda!! Thank you!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taracot Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 1 hour ago, Amanda87 said: Update: I got into BC!! Congrats Amanda! Amanda87 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alisham Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 59 minutes ago, 12sliders said: Congrats Amanda!! Yay! Congratulations! Amanda87 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taracot Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 I have good news! I wound up getting an RA position at BC, so my room & board would be covered! Hopefully I'll get into BC and I'm praying they give me a decent scholarship! Amanda87 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mhinsh Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 YAY congrats Amanda! Amanda87 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amanda87 Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 Thanks everyone!! Now I only have about a week to make a final decision...but I will celebrate tonight. Tomorrow I can start worrying again about the decision! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12sliders Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 2 hours ago, taracot said: I have good news! I wound up getting an RA position at BC, so my room & board would be covered! Hopefully I'll get into BC and I'm praying they give me a decent scholarship! Congrats!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12sliders Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 1 hour ago, Amanda87 said: Thanks everyone!! Now I only have about a week to make a final decision...but I will celebrate tonight. Tomorrow I can start worrying again about the decision! Sounds like a solid plan! haha. congrats again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taracot Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 So I got into Simmons, but I was accepted into the part-time program. They told me I was not offered admission for the full-time program (even though that's what I applied for). Simmons wasn't my top choice anyway (too expensive, and I'd have to pay for room & board), but I'm a little bummed and am worried I won't get into the other schools I want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amanda87 Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 I decided to go to Salem State!! I haven't even gotten the financial info from BC, but I decided it's where I really want to be. I think I'll have more opportunities in a smaller sized program vs a larger program with a lot more competition. I'm so happy. I hope you all get to decide soon too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alisham Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 47 minutes ago, Amanda87 said: I decided to go to Salem State!! I haven't even gotten the financial info from BC, but I decided it's where I really want to be. I think I'll have more opportunities in a smaller sized program vs a larger program with a lot more competition. I'm so happy. I hope you all get to decide soon too! Congrats on your decision, Amanda! I'm sure it feels incredibly freeing to have finally made the decision of where you're going to school. I, unfortunately, am still deciding and will be until UConn gives me financial aid info. But I'm about 70-30 in favor of Boston College at the moment. Amanda87 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taracot Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 4 hours ago, Amanda87 said: I decided to go to Salem State!! I haven't even gotten the financial info from BC, but I decided it's where I really want to be. I think I'll have more opportunities in a smaller sized program vs a larger program with a lot more competition. I'm so happy. I hope you all get to decide soon too! Congratulations! Amanda87 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amanda87 Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 On 2/18/2017 at 5:06 PM, alisham said: Congrats on your decision, Amanda! I'm sure it feels incredibly freeing to have finally made the decision of where you're going to school. I, unfortunately, am still deciding and will be until UConn gives me financial aid info. But I'm about 70-30 in favor of Boston College at the moment. Thank you! It feels really awesome. Hopefully it'll just be another week or two so you can decide. 23 hours ago, taracot said: Congratulations! Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taracot Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 I have a question for those who applied to BC: When did you get an email from the school of social work that your application was confirmed? I sent mine in on 2/15, I checked my application again yesterday to make sure my final recommender submitted her letter, and I accidentally submitted it again and got another email from embark saying it was submitted. How long should I wait for the email to come? It said it could take a few business days because it's a busy time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alisham Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 8 hours ago, taracot said: I have a question for those who applied to BC: When did you get an email from the school of social work that your application was confirmed? I sent mine in on 2/15, I checked my application again yesterday to make sure my final recommender submitted her letter, and I accidentally submitted it again and got another email from embark saying it was submitted. How long should I wait for the email to come? It said it could take a few business days because it's a busy time. I think it took about 2 days for BC to send my agora portal log in. But I never received a confirmation email when all my stuff was in. Amanda87 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amanda87 Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 10 hours ago, taracot said: I have a question for those who applied to BC: When did you get an email from the school of social work that your application was confirmed? I sent mine in on 2/15, I checked my application again yesterday to make sure my final recommender submitted her letter, and I accidentally submitted it again and got another email from embark saying it was submitted. How long should I wait for the email to come? It said it could take a few business days because it's a busy time. I didn't get an email about my application being complete either. It drove me crazy. I wish agora would have had something (like a checklist) just so you can know that they received everything. I swear I checked my submitted documents like 5 separate times to make sure they were all there with the list on the admissions page for what they needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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