Boston University c/o 2018 (2014-2015) Forum

Eladriel · Post by **Eladriel** » Thu Mar 05, 2015 12:28 am

In. PM for stats.

Jessicakes90 · Post by **Jessicakes90** » Thu Mar 05, 2015 12:31 pm

Eladriel wrote:In. PM for stats.

Via phone call?

betty_bojangles · Post by **betty_bojangles** » Thu Mar 05, 2015 12:48 pm

Liz_Lemon wrote:
betty_bojangles wrote:got my aid offer in the mail today! PS i applied in November and was admitted in January.
Same here, was admitted early January, no news until a letter this week.

I had applied for the Public Service scholarship, and they said they would keep me on the waitlist for that if I was interested, but offered me additional merit money. Anyone else in a similar position?

Me too. I am not sure if I should stay on the waitlist? If I were to get the PI scholarship, but have succeeded in negotiating my current offer up to a comparable level, would I have to accept the PI scholly? Or could I just keep the current offer and not be bound to PI? Not sure what to do...

Liz_Lemon · Post by **Liz_Lemon** » Thu Mar 05, 2015 6:05 pm

betty_bojangles wrote:
Liz_Lemon wrote:
betty_bojangles wrote:got my aid offer in the mail today! PS i applied in November and was admitted in January.
Same here, was admitted early January, no news until a letter this week.

I had applied for the Public Service scholarship, and they said they would keep me on the waitlist for that if I was interested, but offered me additional merit money. Anyone else in a similar position?
Me too. I am not sure if I should stay on the waitlist? If I were to get the PI scholarship, but have succeeded in negotiating my current offer up to a comparable level, would I have to accept the PI scholly? Or could I just keep the current offer and not be bound to PI? Not sure what to do...

I think once an offer is on the table, it's up to you whether you accept any other offer that would change it. So, for example, if you negotiated a merit offer to 30k, and then they offered you a PI scholarship worth 25k, I think you could turn it down if you didn't have the option to use both.

hayoungiee · Post by **hayoungiee** » Fri Mar 06, 2015 1:21 pm

Does BU historically increase scholarships after the first seat deposit deadline? I'm considering BU over Berkeley because I have to finance everything via loans. Not sure if I can handle >$250k debt, even if UCB is my top choice.

Dr. Nefario · Post by **Dr. Nefario** » Fri Mar 06, 2015 6:06 pm

hayoungiee wrote:Does BU historically increase scholarships after the first seat deposit deadline? I'm considering BU over Berkeley because I have to finance everything via loans. Not sure if I can handle >$250k debt, even if UCB is my top choice.

i heard they start looking at increases after the deal out need based aid and I know one person at least got increases last year from the negotiating thread

lujanj7 · Post by **lujanj7** » Sat Mar 07, 2015 1:38 pm

Sorry to interrupt the flow here, but sidebar: has anyone noticed how the BC kids are getting lowballed this year?! Not feeling so bad that I got waitlisted there now, even though it was my first choice. I am really happy with my offer from BU, 35k/year. Anyone admitted to both and notice the huge difference in offers???

Dr. Nefario · Post by **Dr. Nefario** » Sat Mar 07, 2015 2:20 pm

lujanj7 wrote:Sorry to interrupt the flow here, but sidebar: has anyone noticed how the BC kids are getting lowballed this year?! Not feeling so bad that I got waitlisted there now, even though it was my first choice. I am really happy with my offer from BU, 35k/year. Anyone admitted to both and notice the huge difference in offers???

I'm admitted to both, bu Offer, bc hasn't pfferend yet.

fa1493 · Post by **fa1493** » Mon Mar 09, 2015 2:11 pm

In by a phone call a couple hours ago

Jessicakes90 · Post by **Jessicakes90** » Mon Mar 09, 2015 3:23 pm

Just got the call, I'm in!

Eladriel · Post by **Eladriel** » Mon Mar 09, 2015 9:05 pm

Jessicakes90 wrote:
Eladriel wrote:In. PM for stats.
Via phone call?

Yes. Actually was at the airport on my way to an ASW for a different school when the call came. When I got home got scholarship package in the mail.

tkim88 · Post by **tkim88** » Tue Mar 10, 2015 1:57 am

My complete date disappeared. Guess I'll be getting a decision soon??

Harry_Pluxen · Post by **Harry_Pluxen** » Tue Mar 10, 2015 9:27 am

tkim88 wrote:My complete date disappeared. Guess I'll be getting a decision soon??

Strangely enough, I've had no complete date for at least a month... Not sure what to make of the disappearance of the status date.

MEAhrnsbrak · Post by **MEAhrnsbrak** » Tue Mar 10, 2015 9:36 am

Harry_Pluxen wrote:
tkim88 wrote:My complete date disappeared. Guess I'll be getting a decision soon??
Strangely enough, I've had no complete date for at least a month... Not sure what to make of the disappearance of the status date.

Same. Does BU update their status checker?

Harry_Pluxen · Post by **Harry_Pluxen** » Tue Mar 10, 2015 9:51 am

MEAhrnsbrak wrote:
Harry_Pluxen wrote:
tkim88 wrote:My complete date disappeared. Guess I'll be getting a decision soon??
Strangely enough, I've had no complete date for at least a month... Not sure what to make of the disappearance of the status date.
Same. Does BU update their status checker?

Honestly, I have no idea. I have seen other people in this thread posting about status dates on their BU status checker, but I don't remember ever having seen a date on mine since I went complete. Indeed it is very strange.

rion91 · Post by **rion91** » Tue Mar 10, 2015 10:44 am

I applied mid Feb and have not had a status date yet edit: I think this is just how it works

Ms4life · Post by **Ms4life** » Tue Mar 10, 2015 4:26 pm

Do people off the WL ever get scholarship offers?

256986245 · Post by **256986245** » Tue Mar 10, 2015 4:49 pm

just got the WL email

I never had a status date change or anything

PM for stats if needed!

Harry_Pluxen · Post by **Harry_Pluxen** » Tue Mar 10, 2015 4:50 pm

MEAhrnsbrak wrote:
Harry_Pluxen wrote:
tkim88 wrote:My complete date disappeared. Guess I'll be getting a decision soon??
Strangely enough, I've had no complete date for at least a month... Not sure what to make of the disappearance of the status date.
Same. Does BU update their status checker?

Hey again. I just spoke with BU admissions regarding the disappearance of the "Current Status Date." They said that this is normal and nothing to worry about as long as the line above (Current Status) reads "Application Complete." Nothing for us to worry about.

betty_bojangles · Post by **betty_bojangles** » Tue Mar 10, 2015 6:53 pm

lujanj7 wrote:Sorry to interrupt the flow here, but sidebar: has anyone noticed how the BC kids are getting lowballed this year?! Not feeling so bad that I got waitlisted there now, even though it was my first choice. I am really happy with my offer from BU, 35k/year. Anyone admitted to both and notice the huge difference in offers???

BC is definitely lowballing. I got much more from BU.

supersplittysplitter · Post by **supersplittysplitter** » Tue Mar 10, 2015 11:05 pm

anyone approach BU with other offers yet? any luck with negotiations?

keepsmiling1230 · Post by **keepsmiling1230** » Tue Mar 10, 2015 11:38 pm

Submitted 1/20
Completed 1/21
WL 3/10

fingers crossed

Ms4life · Post by **Ms4life** » Wed Mar 11, 2015 1:33 am

Do people off the WL ever get scholarship offers?

dasani13 · Post by **dasani13** » Wed Mar 11, 2015 6:40 am

MEAhrnsbrak wrote:
Harry_Pluxen wrote:
tkim88 wrote:My complete date disappeared. Guess I'll be getting a decision soon??
Strangely enough, I've had no complete date for at least a month... Not sure what to make of the disappearance of the status date.
Same. Does BU update their status checker?

Mine didn't even have a complete date.

Dr. Nefario · Post by **Dr. Nefario** » Wed Mar 11, 2015 12:59 pm

supersplittysplitter wrote:anyone approach BU with other offers yet? any luck with negotiations?

Would love to hear any successes or experience too. I was under the impression they will reexamine after need based aid is doled out.

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