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  1. UPenn BSN/MSN -- Questions and Answers

    PurpleBee posted a topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hello Everyone, Lets post questions here in an effort to help us and help others. The UPenn students who are/were in the BSN/MSN program are kindly asked to help us get a better sense of what we are...

  2. Columbia University ETP 2008

    PurpleBee replied to Asherah's topic in Post Graduate Students

    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...

  3. Columbia University ETP 2008

    PurpleBee replied to Asherah's topic in Post Graduate Students

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

  4. Columbia University ETP 2008

    PurpleBee replied to Asherah's topic in Post Graduate Students

    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...

  5. Columbia University ETP 2008

    PurpleBee replied to Asherah's topic in Post Graduate Students

    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...

  6. Columbia University ETP 2008

    PurpleBee replied to Asherah's topic in Post Graduate Students

    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...

  7. Columbia University ETP 2008

    PurpleBee replied to Asherah's topic in Post Graduate Students

    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

  8. Columbia University ETP 2008

    PurpleBee replied to Asherah's topic in Post Graduate Students

    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...

  9. Columbia University ETP 2008

    PurpleBee replied to Asherah's topic in Post Graduate Students

    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)...

  10. Columbia University ETP 2008

    PurpleBee replied to Asherah's topic in Post Graduate Students

    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...

  11. Columbia University ETP 2008

    PurpleBee replied to Asherah's topic in Post Graduate Students

    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...

  12. Columbia University ETP 2008

    PurpleBee replied to Asherah's topic in Post Graduate Students

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

  13. Columbia University ETP 2008

    PurpleBee replied to Asherah's topic in Post Graduate Students

    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...

  14. Columbia University ETP 2008

    PurpleBee replied to Asherah's topic in Post Graduate Students

    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,...

  15. Columbia University ETP 2008

    PurpleBee replied to Asherah's topic in Post Graduate Students

    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...

  16. Columbia University ETP 2008

    PurpleBee replied to Asherah's topic in Post Graduate Students

    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...

  17. Columbia University ETP 2008

    PurpleBee replied to Asherah's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hi fnp4me, I truly hope I'll get a room, but in case I don't I will definitely have to look for a cheap bedroom to share. Good luck to everyone who applied for on-campus housing. Now that the...

  18. Columbia University ETP 2008

    PurpleBee replied to Asherah's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hello, Hello, So, I am already making plans for the 1 month break in August. Eager to buy the flight ticket to Europe, I decided to call Judy and see when we finish the summer semester and when we...

  19. Columbia University ETP 2008

    PurpleBee replied to Asherah's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hi guys, I was wondering when most students head to NY in May. I'll most likely arrive during the Memorial Day weekend, Monday (26) or Tuesday (27). If anyone is interested in sharing a taxi that day...

  20. Columbia University ETP 2008

    PurpleBee replied to Asherah's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hello future ETPs (entrance to practice), As I mentioned a few posts back, I am going to write a small summary for those who could not attend the visiting day. To be honest, no really new info was...

  21. Columbia University ETP 2008

    PurpleBee replied to Asherah's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hi guys, I checked the certified mail receipt online and my housing application arrived at the destination. Detailed Results:...

  22. Columbia University ETP 2008

    PurpleBee replied to Asherah's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I just sent out the housing application with priority and certified mail yesterday, and I'm already seeing myself in the little cozy room. I hope I'll get a room with a sink.. (well, of course I'm...

  23. UPenn BSN/MSN -- Questions and Answers

    PurpleBee replied to PurpleBee's topic in Post Graduate Students

    hello people, it is possible to get accepted to bsn and not msn. i found out this a few weeks ago. i was very disappointed when i received the msn rejection letter .. it also came very late: the...

  24. Columbia University ETP 2008

    PurpleBee replied to Asherah's topic in Post Graduate Students

    The $500 deposit (which eventually will go towards the tuition in full) has to be made payable to: Columbia University School of

  25. Columbia University ETP 2008

    PurpleBee replied to Asherah's topic in Post Graduate Students

    ps: Yes, I am very scared.. especially since the program starts a day after my microbio final.. well, I'll find a way to take the exam earlier; but the thought of not having any break before the "boot...