My dears, Please be aware that even though Oscar sent us the federal Stafford loan letter and informed us of how much money we qualify for, we need to apply separately for the Federal Loan. (this was...
Undergrad, because we are getting our BS. If you remember when filling out FAFSA, Oscar told us to say that we are 5th year undergrads. When taking private loans, you get better deals for...
Hi! I started looking for private student loans this week and I applied to only 2 thus far. I applied with a co-signer and this is what I received: 1) Sally Mae -- Interest Rate: 4.50 (this varies and...
Hi Stef82! Congratulations!!!! It must feel pretty good knowing you're in, eh? What specialty are you? I personally encourage you to read this thread and others pertaining to Columbia ETP.. I, myself...
I dunno about you guys, but it's been only a few hours since I activated the e-mail account and I've already received 3 e-mails from unknown and unrelated parties (although all from columbia.edu). I...
Yes... I activated my UNI account today too. However, I am not too fond of it. Did all of you receive something like: XXX####@columbia.edu? (XXX= first name initial, middle initial, last name initial)...
Elisha, Call the office and ask if they can put you on a cancellation list; this way if a person who has an appointment sooner than yours cancels, you get a call from the office and if you are...
I think there is a late fee of $50 which then increases to 75 if the documents are not turned in within 10 days? a few weeks.. You need to check the package for details. I would fax and mail in...
Wow, that seems very confusing and complicated. I would hate to be in your shoes. Everyone on this thread has a bachelor in a specific field (bio, English, geography, etc etc) and has completed some...
Hi Alexandria8, Congratulations for the room!!!! You are in Boston and you received a room, that is amazing! I live in CA, and I'm still waiting for the letter. I cross my fingers for a sink :) Also,...
Yes, I do find it unfair..Although it's hard to believe that they put priority to those who sent the SON deposit the fastest when the deadline was just last week. And many people sent the deposit only...
Hi, I called the housing department hoping that they'll tell me an answer regarding the on-campus room. I knew they'll send the letters today -- Wed, but the lady on the phone told me they'll send...