William and Mary c/o 2015 (2011-2012 Cycle) Forum

[magicbunny]

Me too! not so excited about the one-day train ride though...

But hopefully it's worthy

[hichvichwoh]

I like Amtrak. It's certainly roomier than a bus/plane, and if you can grab the window seat the view is awesome. Plus if you're traveling with friends you can all grab a table in the dining car and just chill the whole time.

[magicbunny]

Yeah but not if you're coming from Chicago... that means depressing cornfields for the majority of the trip

The dining car/lounge car is certainly awesome though

[Ogresmash]

Hey all,

I got into W & M with an 8K/year scholarship, and I'm OOS. I just wanted to know if anyone has had success in negotiating scholarships? I'd like to get the full 10K difference between in and out of state, which makes the college more doable with my GI Bill. So, again, anyone had luck getting a little more?

[gatorapplicant]

Hey all,

I got into W & M with an 8K/year scholarship, and I'm OOS. I just wanted to know if anyone has had success in negotiating scholarships? I'd like to get the full 10K difference between in and out of state, which makes the college more doable with my GI Bill. So, again, anyone had luck getting a little more?

i did, they were very nice about it

[hichvichwoh]

Do state schools tend to give bigger scholarships to out of state students?

[NoleGirl12]

I initially hadn't received any money from WM and so I sent an e-mail basically saying that WM was my top choice but I couldn't afford it b/c I'm out of state. They were great and responded within a day and I received 10,000/year. Would it be taboo if, in a thank you email, I mentioned something about fellowships? I'll be attending next year, but would hurt to ask to be considered additionally for fellowships as they come about?

Let me know what you guys think .

[KPHOOPS24]

I initially hadn't received any money from WM and so I sent an e-mail basically saying that WM was my top choice but I couldn't afford it b/c I'm out of state. They were great and responded within a day and I received 10,000/year. Would it be taboo if, in a thank you email, I mentioned something about fellowships? I'll be attending next year, but would hurt to ask to be considered additionally for fellowships as they come about?

Let me know what you guys think .

You should probably go in state.

[NoleGirl12]

I initially hadn't received any money from WM and so I sent an e-mail basically saying that WM was my top choice but I couldn't afford it b/c I'm out of state. They were great and responded within a day and I received 10,000/year. Would it be taboo if, in a thank you email, I mentioned something about fellowships? I'll be attending next year, but would hurt to ask to be considered additionally for fellowships as they come about?

Let me know what you guys think .

You should probably go in state.

Well, that isn't the topic that I asked about in general, I just asked about fellowships, my mind is already made up on WM. I'm not a fan of the state of Florida nor any of the schools, so moot point; but thanks.

[hichvichwoh]

I initially hadn't received any money from WM and so I sent an e-mail basically saying that WM was my top choice but I couldn't afford it b/c I'm out of state. They were great and responded within a day and I received 10,000/year. Would it be taboo if, in a thank you email, I mentioned something about fellowships? I'll be attending next year, but would hurt to ask to be considered additionally for fellowships as they come about?

Let me know what you guys think .

You should probably go in state.

Well, that isn't the topic that I asked about in general, I just asked about fellowships, my mind is already made up on WM. I'm not a fan of the state of Florida nor any of the schools, so moot point; but thanks.

I think what he meant, (giving him the benefit of the doubt here) is that you have a better chance of requesting they give you an OOS waiver than asking about a fellowship.

[NoleGirl12]

I initially hadn't received any money from WM and so I sent an e-mail basically saying that WM was my top choice but I couldn't afford it b/c I'm out of state. They were great and responded within a day and I received 10,000/year. Would it be taboo if, in a thank you email, I mentioned something about fellowships? I'll be attending next year, but would hurt to ask to be considered additionally for fellowships as they come about?

Let me know what you guys think .

You should probably go in state.

Well, that isn't the topic that I asked about in general, I just asked about fellowships, my mind is already made up on WM. I'm not a fan of the state of Florida nor any of the schools, so moot point; but thanks.

I think what he meant, (giving him the benefit of the doubt here) is that you have a better chance of requesting they give you an OOS waiver than asking about a fellowship.

Ohhhhhhh pardon my misunderstanding! Yeah the OOS waiver is what I already got and I kind of wanted to up the amount of aid I got with a fellowship, prob should have clarified.

[KPHOOPS24]

You should probably go in state.[/quote]

Well, that isn't the topic that I asked about in general, I just asked about fellowships, my mind is already made up on WM. I'm not a fan of the state of Florida nor any of the schools, so moot point; but thanks.[/quote]

I think what he meant, (giving him the benefit of the doubt here) is that you have a better chance of requesting they give you an OOS waiver than asking about a fellowship.[/quote]


Ohhhhhhh pardon my misunderstanding! Yeah the OOS waiver is what I already got and I kind of wanted to up the amount of aid I got with a fellowship, prob should have clarified.[/quote]

No I am sorry. I was lazy and didn't elaborate fully.

[ap613]

I initially hadn't received any money from WM and so I sent an e-mail basically saying that WM was my top choice but I couldn't afford it b/c I'm out of state. They were great and responded within a day and I received 10,000/year. Would it be taboo if, in a thank you email, I mentioned something about fellowships? I'll be attending next year, but would hurt to ask to be considered additionally for fellowships as they come about?

Let me know what you guys think .

Are you talking about the fellowships you apply for? (Election law, Tech, Bill of Rights Institute) Those ones you could have applied for with your original app and you can apply after you're accepted but they've already made at least some offers for them so I don't know if they're filled or what. If you're talking about the fellowships that are essentially just W&M's version of a scholarship where people work in the library or whatever you can ask but I'm guessing they would have offered you that with the OOS waiver if they were going to.

[NoleGirl12]

I initially hadn't received any money from WM and so I sent an e-mail basically saying that WM was my top choice but I couldn't afford it b/c I'm out of state. They were great and responded within a day and I received 10,000/year. Would it be taboo if, in a thank you email, I mentioned something about fellowships? I'll be attending next year, but would hurt to ask to be considered additionally for fellowships as they come about?

Let me know what you guys think .

Are you talking about the fellowships you apply for? (Election law, Tech, Bill of Rights Institute) Those ones you could have applied for with your original app and you can apply after you're accepted but they've already made at least some offers for them so I don't know if they're filled or what. If you're talking about the fellowships that are essentially just W&M's version of a scholarship where people work in the library or whatever you can ask but I'm guessing they would have offered you that with the OOS waiver if they were going to.

Yeah, that's what I figured (that they would have offered it). I guess it wouldn't hurt to try.
Does anyone know of anyone that accepted the offer/paid the deposit and received extra financial aid afterwards?

[B986]

Please hurry up, W&M! How can it take almost 5 months to review an application? I think I am definitely within their range, too. I just want to know where I will be living in a few months' time. Is that so much to ask?

[EMH99]

Please hurry up, W&M! How can it take almost 5 months to review an application? I think I am definitely within their range, too. I just want to know where I will be living in a few months' time. Is that so much to ask?

+1000.

[wvu]

Please hurry up, W&M! How can it take almost 5 months to review an application? I think I am definitely within their range, too. I just want to know where I will be living in a few months' time. Is that so much to ask?

+1000.

[LawStudent89]

Please hurry up, W&M! How can it take almost 5 months to review an application? I think I am definitely within their range, too. I just want to know where I will be living in a few months' time. Is that so much to ask?

+1000.

Last year, March 18th was the day that basically everyone heard who was still waiting. So I had high hopes for today. I should stop having high hopes.

[_jack]

Please hurry up, W&M! How can it take almost 5 months to review an application? I think I am definitely within their range, too. I just want to know where I will be living in a few months' time. Is that so much to ask?

+1000.

Last year, March 18th was the day that basically everyone heard who was still waiting. So I had high hopes for today. I should stop having high hopes.

It could still happen! Don't give up hope yet - for all of us.

[AndShe__Was]

Anyone going to visit next weekend?

[Nammertat]

Anyone going to visit next weekend?

I'll be there Friday, but am going to the W&L ASW Sat/Sun.

[ap613]

Anyone going to visit next weekend?

I'm going, can't wait

[AndShe__Was]

Anyone going to visit next weekend?

I'm going, can't wait

Me too! Can't wait to finally see this place. Hope it's love at first sight.

[NoleGirl12]

I wish I was going I just visited two weeks ago during Spring Break, everyone have fun!

[honeynutt]

Anyone going to visit next weekend?

I'm going! Not looking forward to the long trip from the West Coast, but excited to finally see the school.