Fall 2017 Fordham

[peter8920]

I received an acceptance from Fordham yesterday but still waiting for Columbia.

Is there anyone who got into Fordham?

Edited January 19, 2017 by peter8920

[MSW2017]

Yes! Also got an acceptance - waiting on NYU and Hunter. Any notice of financial aid? Wondering when that will come through. 

[peter8920]

No I haven't got any notice of financial aid. Hopefully, they'll announce it soon.

[MSW2017]

Contacted the Fin Aid office - they expect packages to be released by end of next week. 

[peter8920]

On 2017. 1. 26. at 2:36 PM, MSW2017 said:

Contacted the Fin Aid office - they expect packages to be released by end of next week. 

Great! I was waiting for that!

[MSW2017]

@peter8920  Nada on my end yet - how about you? 

[peter8920]

3 hours ago, MSW2017 said:

@peter8920  Nada on my end yet - how about you? 

same here. I still haven't got it yet.

[MSW2017]

Sent an inquiry on when they think the decision deadline will be, given the delay. Will post any updates!

[Francesca p]

Hi everyone I recently got accepted to Fordham, still waiting on Columbia. I received my email with my scholarship info and all they have me was $2,000 per year. I have spoken to three other people all with undergrad GPAs ranging from 3.0 to someone with a 4.0 and we all received only $2,000. Was just wondering if anyone else would be willing to share how much they received? 

[peter8920]

2 hours ago, Francesca p said:

Hi everyone I recently got accepted to Fordham, still waiting on Columbia. I received my email with my scholarship info and all they have me was $2,000 per year. I have spoken to three other people all with undergrad GPAs ranging from 3.0 to someone with a 4.0 and we all received only $2,000. Was just wondering if anyone else would be willing to share how much they received? 

Hey, I received my email yesterday and mine was $2,000 per year too.

[lovetodogood]

Also received $2,000 a year.  I think that's pretty common!

 

I have gotten into Columbia and NYU. Just waiting on hunter.

Edited February 2, 2017 by lovetodogood

[KruMaew]

I got the same $2,000 a year email, but it also said that based on the strength of my application, it is being considered for merit scholarships and I will hear back about that within 5 business days. So it seems like the $2,000 has nothing to do with merit, and all to do with financial aid (need).

[lovetodogood]

Out of curiosity, what made people apply to fordham specifically/what do they like about the program? 

[Dreamweaver]

On 2/2/2017 at 2:45 PM, KruMaew said:

I got the same $2,000 a year email, but it also said that based on the strength of my application, it is being considered for merit scholarships and I will hear back about that within 5 business days. So it seems like the $2,000 has nothing to do with merit, and all to do with financial aid (need).

I also received the initial email with offer of $2000 and that I would hear back about merit based $$$. Fordham emailed me yesterday and they have bumped my scholarship up to $10,000 total. Anyone else hear back regarding merit based funding?  

[KruMaew]

2 hours ago, Dreamweaver said:

I also received the initial email with offer of $2000 and that I would hear back about merit based $$$. Fordham emailed me yesterday and they have bumped my scholarship up to $10,000 total. Anyone else hear back regarding merit based funding?  

I got the same.

[MSW2017]

1 hour ago, KruMaew said:

I got the same.

Same here. Wondering if there are opportunities to apply for other scholarships when you are in your first year? 

[taracot]

Hi everyone! I got into Fordham yesterday, and also received only $2,000 in aid.

[12sliders]

I got into Fordham a few weeks ago! Did anyone on here attend the virtual info session on Monday?

Edited February 15, 2017 by 12sliders
Spelling mistake

[Dreamweaver]

On 2/4/2017 at 3:43 PM, MSW2017 said:

Same here. Wondering if there are opportunities to apply for other scholarships when you are in your first year? 

I'm an advanced standing/online applicant so I'm not sure what might be available for 2 year students. I've applied for various private scholarships including community foundations in my area. Anyone else apply for advanced standing?

[Racket]

Got my acceptance the other day! Has anyone decided to go here? I've been accepted to Fordham, USC, and Columbia. USC is out at this point because I'd prefer not to do online. I am excited about getting into Columbia, but it is so expensive. I know Fordham University is certainly less known than Columbia, but is still a great school and cheaper. What are you guys thinking? Is Fordham anyone's top choice? 

[Dreamweaver]

 

8 hours ago, Racket said:

Got my acceptance the other day! Has anyone decided to go here? I've been accepted to Fordham, USC, and Columbia. USC is out at this point because I'd prefer not to do online. I am excited about getting into Columbia, but it is so expensive. I know Fordham University is certainly less known than Columbia, but is still a great school and cheaper. What are you guys thinking? Is Fordham anyone's top choice? 

 For me it comes down to cost. I am still waiting on fin aid info from another school so I have yet to decide about Fordham. I'm advanced standing but I plan to obtain another grad degree after my MSW. I am trying to be extremely conservative when it comes to borrowing. Is Columbia very expensive compared to Fordham? Can Columbia give you funding that makes it comparable to Fordham? 

[MSWnyc94]

I've also been accepted and currently deciding between Fordham and NYU. I've been seeing better reviews for Fordham so far 

[taracot]

On 2/18/2017 at 0:19 AM, Racket said:

Got my acceptance the other day! Has anyone decided to go here? I've been accepted to Fordham, USC, and Columbia. USC is out at this point because I'd prefer not to do online. I am excited about getting into Columbia, but it is so expensive. I know Fordham University is certainly less known than Columbia, but is still a great school and cheaper. What are you guys thinking? Is Fordham anyone's top choice? 

I'm waiting on two other schools (Hunter & BC) but I like Fordham's program a lot, plus it's an easier commute for me to Lincoln Center vs. where Hunter is. I live in LI. 

[lovetodogood]

16 hours ago, MSWnyc94 said:

I've also been accepted and currently deciding between Fordham and NYU. I've been seeing better reviews for Fordham so far 

I live in NYC and applied to NYU, Columbia, Hunter and fordham...(only havent heard back from hunter) but based on many sw alumni/students I've spoken too, Fordham is the least known/connected of those 4 within NYC. But still have a good program, just probably not the strongest of the NYC programs.

[12sliders]

1 hour ago, lovetodogood said:

I live in NYC and applied to NYU, Columbia, Hunter and fordham...(only havent heard back from hunter) but based on many sw alumni/students I've spoken too, Fordham is the least known/connected of those 4 within NYC. But still have a good program, just probably not the strongest of the NYC programs.

Hmm..interesting post. Which school do you think is the strongest of those you mentioned? And for what reasons?