Berkeley c/o 2016 Applicants (2012-2013 cycle) Forum

[masked kavana]

Yeah, that was kind of mean.

+1

[danitt]

Yeah, that was kind of mean.

+1

I literally yelled at my phone like it was at fault. WTF Berkeley??! WTF!

[sideoffries]

Am I reading the email right that the deadline is for need-based scholarships/grants/loans only and that Merit-based scholarships do not require FAFSA?

[shntn]

Am I reading the email right that the deadline is for need-based scholarships/grants/loans only and that Merit-based scholarships do not require FAFSA?

I was so mad that they sent that, I didn't even read the thing yet.

[oaken]

Am I reading the email right that the deadline is for need-based scholarships/grants/loans only and that Merit-based scholarships do not require FAFSA?

I was so mad that they sent that, I didn't even read the thing yet.

Maybe they should send out another email to clarify

[shntn]

Am I reading the email right that the deadline is for need-based scholarships/grants/loans only and that Merit-based scholarships do not require FAFSA?

I was so mad that they sent that, I didn't even read the thing yet.

Maybe they should send out another email to clarify

Or an e-mail saying "Oh hey, that other e-mail will actually be relevant because, you know, we decided to make a decision on your app after four months."

[vzapana]

I assume all applicants got the Berkeley financial aid email? I don't think I was accepted....

Yup, they even bolded the phrase "all applicants" to emphasize the fact they we have not yet been accepted. Awesome.

everyone got it - i'm already in, and it addressed me as an "applicant"

[housebro13]

I assume all applicants got the Berkeley financial aid email? I don't think I was accepted....

Yup, they even bolded the phrase "all applicants" to emphasize the fact they we have not yet been accepted. Awesome.

everyone got it - i'm already in, and it addressed me as an "applicant"

+1

[mcs268]

According to past years, compared to other schools berkeley gets out most of their decisions in February. The wait won't be that much longer guys! (in contrast to like april for damn USC)

[curious66]

According to past years, compared to other schools berkeley gets out most of their decisions in February. The wait won't be that much longer guys! (in contrast to like april for damn USC)

I heard late February.. so, we should not expect much movement here in January.

[twinkletoes16]

Am I reading the email right that the deadline is for need-based scholarships/grants/loans only and that Merit-based scholarships do not require FAFSA?

Yeah I'm confused because I could've sworn their ASW site said something different. So matching scholarships, no FAFSA. But for loans, FAFSA.

[az21833]

Received a financial aid email without an application received email? This happen to anybody else? Anybody apply last week and receive one?

[bluecouch]

Received a financial aid email without an application received email? This happen to anybody else? Anybody apply last week and receive one?

It said in the email that all applicants received the email. I am still waiting to hear (applied in early December, haven't heard anything yet), and I got that email this morning, too.

[txwalt]

Am I reading the email right that the deadline is for need-based scholarships/grants/loans only and that Merit-based scholarships do not require FAFSA?

Yeah I'm confused because I could've sworn their ASW site said something different. So matching scholarships, no FAFSA. But for loans, FAFSA.

I think that's right.

From the ASW:

How do I apply for a Matching Scholarship?
Newly admitted students who wish to apply for the Matching Scholarship must complete the Matching Scholarship Application Form through the Admitted Students website. This section is restricted to admitted students and requires CalNet authentication. We strongly suggest that you also apply for general financial aid by completing the FAFSA and the Scholarship Interest Form.

[az21833]

ok now i got a status checker and it says "we have received your application". next to initial LSDAS report as well as everything else it has a check. Does this mean I am complete? Or do they send out a seperate "application complete" email?

[Ramius]

Am I reading the email right that the deadline is for need-based scholarships/grants/loans only and that Merit-based scholarships do not require FAFSA?

I was so mad that they sent that, I didn't even read the thing yet.

It was just cruel. For shame, Berk, for shame.

[BigZuck]

ok now i got a status checker and it says "we have received your application". next to initial LSDAS report as well as everything else it has a check. Does this mean I am complete? Or do they send out a seperate "application complete" email?

Dude. Just sit back, crack open a brewdog, and relax. All schools do things differently, have different statuses, etc.

At some point point you will either be admitted or you will not. Try not to obsess over every little thing in the meantime.

[JohnMarshall17]

ok now i got a status checker and it says "we have received your application". next to initial LSDAS report as well as everything else it has a check. Does this mean I am complete? Or do they send out a seperate "application complete" email?

Dude. Just sit back, crack open a brewdog, and relax. All schools do things differently, have different statuses, etc.

At some point point you will either be admitted or you will not. Try not to obsess over every little thing in the meantime.

Phenomenal advice.

[sokomofo]

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[iMisto]

Fin. Aid email = Not nice.

[az21833]

ok now i got a status checker and it says "we have received your application". next to initial LSDAS report as well as everything else it has a check. Does this mean I am complete? Or do they send out a seperate "application complete" email?

they do not send out "complete" emails, but they do send out "under review" emails. i only got 3 emails from berkeley regarding my app (received, under review, accepted)

very helpful, thank you!

[Nari Rina]

Just sent in my application yesterday! Good luck to everyone else!

[wert3813]

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[BigZuck]

Anyone wanna share how long between under review and and a decision? LSN seems to show 1 month ish?

Lulz. I'm at two months UR right now. But I'm going to get rejected so my experience may not be applicable.

[SmokiestFawn7]

Anyone wanna share how long between under review and and a decision? LSN seems to show 1 month ish?

Mine took roughly 3 weeks. UR Dec. 17 with a decision on Jan. 3. I'm not sure this info is very helpful looking forward though.