Columbia University MFA 2015 (Official Thread)

[JakeHannaford]

When the day started and I saw that a few had gotten calls, I figured we were in for a much busier day on this thread. I may just be reassuring myself, but I'd be very surprised if today was the only day of calls. I expected many more acceptances. Here's hoping!

 

[rodlla]

Were all the creative producing candidates accepted into the program the same day?

 

[Sush]

Got a call from Eric an hour ago.. I'm in!!!!! (Scr/Dir) OMG.. I've lost my voice from screaming with joy!!! H aha..

 

[JakeHannaford]

Got the call from Eric earlier. I'm in! Totally floored.

 

[rodlla]

ME TOOOOOOO! OMG IM SO HAPPY! wooooooo congrats everyone!

 

[bleh]

ME TOOOOOOO! OMG IM SO HAPPY! wooooooo congrats everyone!

Congrats guys!!! We all could be future classmates! Has anyone started looking at financial aid options?

 

[Nalcsart]

Congrats!! Join the facebook group! Hope to meet yo all in the fall

 

[JakeHannaford]

I requested to join the group! My username on here is not my actual name *GASP*. Here is my Fb if anyone wants to connect: https://www.facebook.com/patrick.j.ford33

 

[Nagham]

Congratulations everyone. Are they still making calls? I haven't heard back yet.

 

[JSM]

Congratulations everyone. Are they still making calls? I haven't heard back yet.

Me neither.

*crying internally*

 

[Uchu]

Congrats guys!!! We all could be future classmates! Has anyone started looking at financial aid options?

The money is scaring me also

 

[LLF]

This makes a lot of sense. I've been ignoring "unknown" phone calls for about a week now. I typically don't answer "unknown" calls. I wonder if Columbia will call back

 

[bleh]

This makes a lot of sense. I've been ignoring "unknown" phone calls for about a week now. I typically don't answer "unknown" calls. I wonder if Columbia will call back

@ Uchu : Do we know how many people have been offered scholarships/aid? And has anyone who has been admitted contacted the financial aid office already?

@LLF: Yes everyone, do not ignore calls that say "Unknown" . That could be the call. If they couldnt reach you, they will email you (thats what someone said in another thread that Eric emailed them since he didnt have their number)

 

[Uchu]

@ Uchu : Do we know how many people have been offered scholarships/aid? And has anyone who has been admitted contacted the financial aid office already?

@LLF: Yes everyone, do not ignore calls that say "Unknown" . That could be the call. If they couldnt reach you, they will email you (thats what someone said in another thread that Eric emailed them since he didnt have their number)

Somebody mentioned in one of the comments that they have been offered a $10,000 fellowship, I think.

 

[Sush]

@ Uchu : Do we know how many people have been offered scholarships/aid? And has anyone who has been admitted contacted the financial aid office already?

@LLF: Yes everyone, do not ignore calls that say "Unknown" . That could be the call. If they couldnt reach you, they will email you (thats what someone said in another thread that Eric emailed them since he didnt have their number)

I just called the financial aid office. They gave me login (C number) for the federal aid website. I also called the admissions office and was told that we should receive an electronic packet this week which has all needed information. I think I'll just wait for that packet. It's a goose chase otherwise!

 

[Nalcsart]

I'm International so I don't think I can get that much aid. Does anyone know what is an average scholarship to get from the school?

 

[bleh]

I'm International so I don't think I can get that much aid. Does anyone know what is an average scholarship to get from the school?

I was told verbally that I got a 10k scholarship. But havent recieved any email confirmation yet. I dont mean to sound like a party pooper...but 10K is not enough

 

[Sush]

I was told verbally that I got a 10k scholarship. But havent recieved any email confirmation yet. I dont mean to sound like a party pooper...but 10K is not enough

That's great! I was hoping for scholarship but didn't get any Eric did tell me that Columbia doesn't offer a huge scholarship packet. So I've also heard from other friends. Basically you gotta be prepared to live under the bridge if you want Ivy League education. Ha ha. It seems from previous threads also, that 10k is the average Scholarship people are getting. @bleh This 10k can save you from living under the bridge! Remember that you lucky duck!

 

[bleh]

That's great! I was hoping for scholarship but didn't get any Eric did tell me that Columbia doesn't offer a huge scholarship packet. So I've also heard from other friends. Basically you gotta be prepared to live under the bridge if you want Ivy League education. Ha ha. It seems from previous threads also, that 10k is the average Scholarship people are getting. @bleh This 10k can save you from living under the bridge! Remember that you lucky duck!

lol..Sush you raised my spirit with that chuckle I might get an upgrade from under the bridge to over the bridge with that 10 K in Manhattan. But I have heard from a student that eventually a lot of ppl get some sort of aid at Columbia. So hang in there!

 

[rodlla]

yeah apparently the first year there isnt much financial aid