[sandiegohopefull]

Congrats to everyone! I'm an alternate, so I guess I still have to keep my fingers crossed!

[shnobel88]

Has anyone applied to Glendale? I have not received an acceptance email from UO

[wannabe07]

Originally Posted by sandiegohopefull

Congrats to everyone! I'm an alternate, so I guess I still have to keep my fingers crossed!

Congrats on being an alternate...my friend was an alternate and with one week to start they let her in, someone dropped. I think your chances are good.

[HelloKitty45]

I got in too!!! Yippeee!!!!! congrats to all...see you all at open house!

[AlliCat23]

Don't get me started on the whole financial aid process! I had PAID off an old law school loan but it still shows up on NSLDS! Been dealing with various agencies for the last five months. Unbelievable how the government's right hand doesn't let the left hand know what's going on for fear of losing it's power position.

OU can't offer ANY financial aid (not even loans) until the NLSDS records are cleared. Again.... have been trying to get it cleared for 5 months! Banks, the govmt, and all involved ADMIT that it's their fault for not updating the info back in 2005, but for some unknown reason, getting the correct info onto NSLDS has been impossible!

So for the gal who is an alternate.....if the govt does get it's act together before school starts....you just MAY get my space. There'd be absolutely no hard feeling directed towards you....'cuz "everything always works out for our own best interest whether we can see it at the time or not" if I may quote my own earlier post.

But, I'm not going down without now threatening/pursuing a lawsuit if I have to. (recall that the paid school loan still showing up was from attending law school!)

Okay...I'm only human...NOW I'm starting to get worried! Wouldn't that just be "something" to get accepted for the Fall term, but unable to attend because of a FAFSA/NSLDS record mix-up?! Eventually, it'll all get worked out, but it may not be "in my time" as usual. I may HAVE to wait until Spring, depending on how OU decides to deal with the issue. Yet another test of Faith and Fortitude....aaaaarrrggh.

All positive thoughts/prayers for my continued positive attitude in this matter would be much appreciated.

[wannabe07]

Originally Posted by AlliCat23

Don't get me started on the whole financial aid process! I had PAID off an old law school loan but it still shows up on NSLDS! Been dealing with various agencies for the last five months. Unbelievable how the government's right hand doesn't let the left hand know what's going on for fear of losing it's power position.

OU can't offer ANY financial aid (not even loans) until the NLSDS records are cleared. Again.... have been trying to get it cleared for 5 months! Banks, the govmt, and all involved ADMIT that it's their fault for not updating the info back in 2005, but for some unknown reason, getting the correct info onto NSLDS has been impossible!

So for the gal who is an alternate.....if the govt does get it's act together before school starts....you just MAY get my space. There'd be absolutely no hard feeling directed towards you....'cuz "everything always works out for our own best interest whether we can see it at the time or not" if I may quote my own earlier post.

But, I'm not going down without now threatening/pursuing a lawsuit if I have to. (recall that the paid school loan still showing up was from attending law school!)

Okay...I'm only human...NOW I'm starting to get worried! Wouldn't that just be "something" to get accepted for the Fall term, but unable to attend because of a FAFSA/NSLDS record mix-up?! Eventually, it'll all get worked out, but it may not be "in my time" as usual. I may HAVE to wait until Spring, depending on how OU decides to deal with the issue. Yet another test of Faith and Fortitude....aaaaarrrggh.

All positive thoughts/prayers for my continued positive attitude in this matter would be much appreciated.

I'm sorry for your situation but perhaps there is a way...have you looked into bank loans for the first semester? I got a Medcap loan from WellsFargo, which is paying a big portion of my school loans, it is considered the "alternative loan" that OU considers as part of the loan. Look into that before giving up your spot...I'm sure it will all work out. Good luck!

[AlliCat23]

Thanks Wannabe! Very cool of you!

So, Nikki15...where ARE you? Come on girlfriend, read your emails.....open, open, open! We WANT you in, too!

[nikki15]

Originally Posted by AlliCat23

Thanks Wannabe! Very cool of you!

So, Nikki15...where ARE you? Come on girlfriend, read your emails.....open, open, open! We WANT you in, too!

CONGRATS EVERYONE!!!!!

So I was out showing real estate all day, closed our client on a beautiful condo in La Jolla, and when I finally sat down to check my e-mail........not so good news. I'm an alternate too! Does anyone in the program know how many alternates there are? I would love to get in with you all. I'm bummed, but like Renee says, it's all for a reason! I'm sure I will see everyone next week.....they have us go too. Pray for sandiegohopeful and I. Nicole

[sandiegohopefull]

Thanks Allicat, but I'm sure you'll get the financial aid info worked out. I'd rather get in because someone decided to go to San Marcos or elsewhere than because of a situation like yours! I'm confident that if I don't get in now, I'll be fine for January because I am finishing up micro and doing well so my science GPA will be boosted. Congrats to all of you again.

Nikki- I called them as soon as I saw I was an alternate because I really needed more info. Suzanne wouldn't tell me where I was on the list because they are not allowed, but she said from what she has seen I have a "good chance." She didn't want to say anything more detailed because she didn't want to get my hopes up and have this be the first semester where everyone accepts. Also, she said that most of the people who will decline do so in the first two weeks. It's still an uneasy feeling, but good luck! I hope we both manage to squeeze in!

Well Suzanne told me I should go to the open house because quite a few alternates have made it in past semesters so I'll see all of you on Wednesday!

[nikki15]

Originally Posted by sandiegohopefull

Thanks Allicat, but I'm sure you'll get the financial aid info worked out. I'd rather get in because someone decided to go to San Marcos or elsewhere than because of a situation like yours! I'm confident that if I don't get in now, I'll be fine for January because I am finishing up micro and doing well so my science GPA will be boosted. Congrats to all of you again.

Nikki- I called them as soon as I saw I was an alternate because I really needed more info. Suzanne wouldn't tell me where I was on the list because they are not allowed, but she said from what she has seen I have a "good chance." She didn't want to say anything more detailed because she didn't want to get my hopes up and have this be the first semester where everyone accepts. Also, she said that most of the people who will decline do so in the first two weeks. It's still an uneasy feeling, but good luck! I hope we both manage to squeeze in!

Well Suzanne told me I should go to the open house because quite a few alternates have made it in past semesters so I'll see all of you on Wednesday!

I'm so glad you called them! That makes me feel better. Hopefully they don't accept 75 people and keep 70 alternates. I'm in the same boat with the prereq's.......I'm still taking A&P l and A&P ll, both which should bring up my GPA. At least Jan. is not too far away. I'll see you next week! Keep me updated if you hear anything!