Yale GEPN Fall 2010

Yah, I think they want to know about ANYTHING (or so they say in the essay req's). I wrote a thesis about gender and dance in the Andes and included that so...hopefully it goes ok!

I haven't even heard of online chat sessions. How do we find out about when they are and what did you learn?

Yeah I remember Angela telling me how much Yale costs and my mouth dropped haha, it'll be worth it though.

Any word on whether they are generous with scholarships like Columbia?
Also, anyone looking into outside scholarships and like to share where to look/ find them?

Hey guys,

I am currently a first-year GEPN student at Yale, and vividly remember being in your shoes around this time last year! I just wanted to jump in and offer my two cents regarding financial aid at Yale. In my experience, (and based on what I've heard from fellow students) while Yale is not quite as "generous" as Columbia in their financial aid offering, remember that Columbia's program is actually slightly more expensive than Yale's. Also, remember that you are still considered an "undergraduate" during the first year at Columbia (since you will be getting your BSN), while at Yale you are considered a "graduate student" from day 1. This means that you'll be eligible for more (around twice as much, I believe?) in subsidized and unsubsidized Stafford loans.

In response to the questions about addressing research experience in your essay, the previous poster who said to discuss ANY experience you've had with research is absolutely right (even if it's completely unrelated to healthcare!) And yes - they're strict about having it be one continuous flowing essay, not broken down by questions.

If anyone else has any other questions, I'd be happy to try and help! Good luck to you all.