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wellitsover
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by wellitsover » Mon Mar 21, 2016 2:53 pm
miku015 wrote:Accepted via e-mail! Must say it was completely out of left field though as I had thought they called everyone...maybe I'm not special enough
Applied mid January, complete late January, slightly below 75ths. Anyone got an idea of how quickly I can expect a scholarship letter? GL to everyone else!
Congrats!!
I'm wondering about the wait for scholarship offer as well -- especially for those who submitted need-based aid information.
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ohthatjenn
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by ohthatjenn » Mon Mar 21, 2016 3:12 pm
miku015 wrote:Accepted via e-mail! Must say it was completely out of left field though as I had thought they called everyone...maybe I'm not special enough
Applied mid January, complete late January, slightly below 75ths. Anyone got an idea of how quickly I can expect a scholarship letter? GL to everyone else!
Congrats! I'm still waiting on my decision so I can't answer, but CONGRATSSSSSSSS!!!
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katalina1
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by katalina1 » Mon Mar 21, 2016 3:26 pm
wellitsover wrote:miku015 wrote:Accepted via e-mail! Must say it was completely out of left field though as I had thought they called everyone...maybe I'm not special enough
Applied mid January, complete late January, slightly below 75ths. Anyone got an idea of how quickly I can expect a scholarship letter? GL to everyone else!
Congrats!!
I'm wondering about the wait for scholarship offer as well -- especially for those who submitted need-based aid information.
I ended up emailing Dean Schwartz and he got back to me saying I didn't qualify for need-based aid and that they wouldn't be offering me merit aid at the moment.
For those wondering, I got a big admissions/UCLA propaganda packet in the mail about a week or so after being admitted. Mainly general info about the school.
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miku015
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by miku015 » Mon Mar 21, 2016 11:01 pm
katalina1 wrote:wellitsover wrote:miku015 wrote:Accepted via e-mail! Must say it was completely out of left field though as I had thought they called everyone...maybe I'm not special enough
Applied mid January, complete late January, slightly below 75ths. Anyone got an idea of how quickly I can expect a scholarship letter? GL to everyone else!
Congrats!!
I'm wondering about the wait for scholarship offer as well -- especially for those who submitted need-based aid information.
I ended up emailing Dean Schwartz and he got back to me saying I didn't qualify for need-based aid and that they wouldn't be offering me merit aid at the moment.
For those wondering, I got a big admissions/UCLA propaganda packet in the mail about a week or so after being admitted. Mainly general info about the school.
Oh wow that's a bummer, I hope they didn't accept me this late because I looked desperate enough to go at sticker or something
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HawkeyeVodka34
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by HawkeyeVodka34 » Tue Mar 22, 2016 11:38 am
How long should I wait before I just conclude that they don't plan on offering me merit aid? I have been sitting on a good offer from USC for a while but I was hoping that I would see something from UCLA before I need to negotiate.
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alvmew
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by alvmew » Tue Mar 22, 2016 12:46 pm
I received an e-mail about a provisional award letter just now - it only gives information on need-based aid through loans and such. Does this mean I will not be receiving any merit-based aid, or does that get sent to us via separate cover? Hoping it is the latter - have a decent offer from USC and want to get negotiation started, but it would be nice to have UCLA offer something and not $0.00.
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capricasixx
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by capricasixx » Tue Mar 22, 2016 12:58 pm
miku015 wrote:
Oh wow that's a bummer, I hope they didn't accept me this late because I looked desperate enough to go at sticker or something
I hope they DO admit me because I clearly AM desperate enough to go at sticker...
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ohthatjenn
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by ohthatjenn » Tue Mar 22, 2016 12:59 pm
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Lucyfur
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by Lucyfur » Tue Mar 22, 2016 1:15 pm
alvmew wrote:I received an e-mail about a provisional award letter just now - it only gives information on need-based aid through loans and such. Does this mean I will not be receiving any merit-based aid, or does that get sent to us via separate cover? Hoping it is the latter - have a decent offer from USC and want to get negotiation started, but it would be nice to have UCLA offer something and not $0.00.
I would call to double check, but it probably means they aren't offering anything. Definitely try to negotiate with that USC offer.
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miku015
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by miku015 » Tue Mar 22, 2016 1:21 pm
capricasixx wrote:miku015 wrote:
Oh wow that's a bummer, I hope they didn't accept me this late because I looked desperate enough to go at sticker or something
I hope they DO admit me because I clearly AM desperate enough to go at sticker...
Sounds like great LOCI material
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capricasixx
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by capricasixx » Tue Mar 22, 2016 1:25 pm
miku015 wrote:capricasixx wrote:miku015 wrote:
Oh wow that's a bummer, I hope they didn't accept me this late because I looked desperate enough to go at sticker or something
I hope they DO admit me because I clearly AM desperate enough to go at sticker...
Sounds like great LOCI material
Dear Dean of Admissions,
Pretty please just admit me? I will pay full price, not even asking for a scholarship here. In fact, if there aren't enough desks I'm happy to sit indian-style on the floor during classes. You won't even notice I'm there!
Just take my money, please.
Sincerely,
capricasixx
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16to19
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by 16to19 » Tue Mar 22, 2016 1:28 pm
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capricasixx
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by capricasixx » Tue Mar 22, 2016 1:31 pm
16to19 wrote:There is definitely still money that will free up as the last waves come out at T-14. Also, Dean Schwartz is, unsurprisingly, an able negotiator, I would make sure you don't have anything identifiable on here or you're up a river later on.
capricasixx wrote:miku015 wrote:capricasixx wrote:miku015 wrote:
Oh wow that's a bummer, I hope they didn't accept me this late because I looked desperate enough to go at sticker or something
I hope they DO admit me because I clearly AM desperate enough to go at sticker...
Sounds like great LOCI material
Dear Dean of Admissions,
Pretty please just admit me? I will pay full price, not even asking for a scholarship here. In fact, if there aren't enough desks I'm happy to sit indian-style on the floor during classes. You won't even notice I'm there!
Just take my money, please.
Sincerely,
capricasixx
I don't, but I'm not sure why the Dean knowing that I really really want to go to this school would hurt my chances? lol
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16to19
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by 16to19 » Tue Mar 22, 2016 1:34 pm
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capricasixx
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by capricasixx » Tue Mar 22, 2016 1:37 pm
16to19 wrote:You may find yourself in a position to push for some aid. If so a statement saying "I will sit on the floor if that's what it takes" may be problematic.
Oh, I do see your point but I'm not likely to be in much of a bargaining position regardless. I'm a splitter and I applied on the late side, so I really am living on a prayer here.
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lawcc88
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by lawcc88 » Wed Mar 23, 2016 12:50 pm
Really feeling like no news is bad news at this point. Went complete early Feb. Heard from USC (including $$) fairly quickly and crickets from UCLA. Anyone else thinking the same thing?
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robertwabisabi
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by robertwabisabi » Wed Mar 23, 2016 1:23 pm
lawcc88 wrote:Really feeling like no news is bad news at this point. Went complete early Feb. Heard from USC (including $$) fairly quickly and crickets from UCLA. Anyone else thinking the same thing?
I have had the exact opposite experience. I heard from UCLA (including $$) pretty quickly, but I am still sitting at complete 2/3 with USC (not even at CR1). I am definitely thinking no news is bad news with respect to USC. On the bright side, you got into USC. Now there's no need to flip a coin to determine which school you want to attend.
I really don't understand the admissions process, to be honest. Similar thing happened to me with BC and BU. I received a large scholarship offer from BC, but I was wait-listed at BU yesterday.
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meowatme123
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by meowatme123 » Wed Mar 23, 2016 1:25 pm
lawcc88 wrote:Really feeling like no news is bad news at this point. Went complete early Feb. Heard from USC (including $$) fairly quickly and crickets from UCLA. Anyone else thinking the same thing?
having the same experience, what it means is anyone's guess.... I think most schools are being careful not to overenroll at this point. Hoping for a decision for both of us soon though!
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lemonparty
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by lemonparty » Thu Mar 24, 2016 2:11 pm
Just withdrew, hope it frees up a spot and $ for one of you deserving waiters! Best of luck!
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pixalia
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by pixalia » Thu Mar 24, 2016 7:16 pm
Can someone please confirm for me whether the scholarship offer is contained within the provisional award letter from the financial aid office? Or are those two separate things?
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yunjh2725
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by yunjh2725 » Fri Mar 25, 2016 1:41 pm
I am waitlisted
How worthwhile are the visits to show that you are interested before writing that LOCI letter?
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LShopeful2016
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by LShopeful2016 » Fri Mar 25, 2016 3:09 pm
yunjh2725 wrote:I am waitlisted
How worthwhile are the visits to show that you are interested before writing that LOCI letter?
Did you just get the email right now?
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yunjh2725
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by yunjh2725 » Fri Mar 25, 2016 3:16 pm
LShopeful2016 wrote:yunjh2725 wrote:I am waitlisted
How worthwhile are the visits to show that you are interested before writing that LOCI letter?
Did you just get the email right now?
Nope. like a month ago... LOL
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The_Lorax
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by The_Lorax » Mon Mar 28, 2016 11:08 pm
In by a phone call today! I believe I went complete 1/26 or so.
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wellitsover
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by wellitsover » Mon Mar 28, 2016 11:16 pm
The_Lorax wrote:In by a phone call today! I believe I went complete 1/26 or so.
Congrats!
