PurpleBee

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1. Columbia University ETP 2008

   PurpleBee replied to Asherah's topic in Post Graduate

   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 news to me, so I thought it would be helpful for y...

2. Columbia University ETP 2008

   PurpleBee replied to Asherah's topic in Post Graduate

   Yes, I got mine too. I think we paid a lot of money for that gift. I look forward for more surprises.

3. Columbia University ETP 2008

   PurpleBee replied to Asherah's topic in Post Graduate

   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 undergraduate studies.

4. Columbia University ETP 2008

   PurpleBee replied to Asherah's topic in Post Graduate

   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 is based on a simple calculation: Prime Rate - 0....

5. Columbia University ETP 2008

   PurpleBee replied to Asherah's topic in Post Graduate

   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 spent hours reading them. This way you'll get mos...

6. Columbia University ETP 2008

   PurpleBee replied to Asherah's topic in Post Graduate

   Are you guys up for an experiment? I sent an e-mail from CubMail to my personal gmail and it took 30 minutes to arrive. Can you beat me?

7. Columbia University ETP 2008

   PurpleBee replied to Asherah's topic in Post Graduate

   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 wonder if the account has a scam filter .. at this ...

8. Columbia University ETP 2008

   PurpleBee replied to Asherah's topic in Post Graduate

   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) I did not see the online form that needs to be co...

9. Columbia University ETP 2008

   PurpleBee replied to Asherah's topic in Post Graduate

   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 available you can take that person's spot. My app tomorro...

10. Columbia University ETP 2008

    PurpleBee replied to Asherah's topic in Post Graduate

    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 whatever you have done thus far. (the medical history th...

11. Columbia University ETP 2008

    PurpleBee replied to Asherah's topic in Post Graduate

    Hi guys, What private loans do you recommend. Any banks and private lenders with a good APR? Thanks.

12. Columbia University ETP 2008

    PurpleBee replied to Asherah's topic in Post Graduate

    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 classes required for the ETP (entrance to practice...

13. Columbia University ETP 2008

    PurpleBee replied to Asherah's topic in Post Graduate

    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, congrats to everyone who got lucky! Looking forwa...

14. Columbia University ETP 2008

    PurpleBee replied to Asherah's topic in Post Graduate

    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 after the visiting day. I personally went to the ...

15. Columbia University ETP 2008

    PurpleBee replied to Asherah's topic in Post Graduate

    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 them Friday. One more week to wait...