WUSTL Class of 2013 Forum

[camstant]

might be a stupid question but... what is needaccess?

[najumobi]

might be a stupid question but... what is needaccess?

i was referring to an online form you fill out that is filled out in addition to fafsa that requires more detail from the student than fafsa does. think CSS Profile if you're UG school required that in order to get need-based aid.

[sibley]

Got an email that my financial aid package will be coming via email this week...

[jks289]

Got an email that my financial aid package will be coming via email this week...

You've already received a SIL award, correct?

[mbaino]

I'm 90% sure I'm going. I haven't gotten scholly information yet, but it would have to be incredibly low for me to go somewhere else

I'm also a Washu UG, so I can answer any of your questions about living in St Louis and going to WUSTL everyday.

Parking: I park close to A-B hall everyday and have no problems finding a spot. Traffic was bad for about a year because of major freeway construction forcing cars onto surface streets, but now the 64-40 is open and traffic is pretty light in the area. The parking permits are $400+ per academic year. Most students live within walking distance though.

Where to live: Housing is very affordable is St Louis (I'm from LA, so to me it's dirt cheap. Even cheaper compared to NYC). To give you an idea of cost, my two friends and I share a 1800sf 3-bedroom and pay $400 each which is typical for the safe, clean street I live on.

[romothesavior]

Wow... I think I'm going to have to scale down my earlier prediction of 80-90% certainty that I'll be at WUSTL. Just filled out that financial aid form, and holy cow. It definitely scares the crap outta me. WUSTL's tuition and fees are ridiculously high. I just realized that 3 years at UIUC would cost me a little more than the price of 1 year at WUSTL (with my scholarships). Even though I really don't wanna be in Champaign and I do love WUSTL, its a lot to think about.

[najumobi]

Wow... I think I'm going to have to scale down my earlier prediction of 80-90% certainty that I'll be at WUSTL. Just filled out that financial aid form, and holy cow. It definitely scares the crap outta me. WUSTL's tuition and fees are ridiculously high. I just realized that 3 years at UIUC would cost me a little more than the price of 1 year at WUSTL (with my scholarships). Even though I really don't wanna be in Champaign and I do love WUSTL, its a lot to think about.

i think uiuc costing 2/3 less than wustl probably makes uiuc a better deal for you than wustl.

[romothesavior]

Wow... I think I'm going to have to scale down my earlier prediction of 80-90% certainty that I'll be at WUSTL. Just filled out that financial aid form, and holy cow. It definitely scares the crap outta me. WUSTL's tuition and fees are ridiculously high. I just realized that 3 years at UIUC would cost me a little more than the price of 1 year at WUSTL (with my scholarships). Even though I really don't wanna be in Champaign and I do love WUSTL, its a lot to think about.

i think uiuc costing 2/3 less than wustl probably makes uiuc a better deal for you than wustl.

I think so too... but you have no idea how much I want to get out of central Illinois.

[prolyphek]

Wow... I think I'm going to have to scale down my earlier prediction of 80-90% certainty that I'll be at WUSTL. Just filled out that financial aid form, and holy cow. It definitely scares the crap outta me. WUSTL's tuition and fees are ridiculously high. I just realized that 3 years at UIUC would cost me a little more than the price of 1 year at WUSTL (with my scholarships). Even though I really don't wanna be in Champaign and I do love WUSTL, its a lot to think about.

i think uiuc costing 2/3 less than wustl probably makes uiuc a better deal for you than wustl.

I think so too... but you have no idea how much I want to get out of central Illinois.

Is it really that much less expensive if so, that UIUC will probably move way up my list. I was trying to decide between BU, WUSL, USC, and UICU, my scholarships are pretty equal so I will have to double check (still waiting on an offer from USC)

[romothesavior]

Wow... I think I'm going to have to scale down my earlier prediction of 80-90% certainty that I'll be at WUSTL. Just filled out that financial aid form, and holy cow. It definitely scares the crap outta me. WUSTL's tuition and fees are ridiculously high. I just realized that 3 years at UIUC would cost me a little more than the price of 1 year at WUSTL (with my scholarships). Even though I really don't wanna be in Champaign and I do love WUSTL, its a lot to think about.

i think uiuc costing 2/3 less than wustl probably makes uiuc a better deal for you than wustl.

I think so too... but you have no idea how much I want to get out of central Illinois.

Is it really that much less expensive if so, that UIUC will probably move way up my list. I was trying to decide between BU, WUSL, USC, and UICU, my scholarships are pretty equal so I will have to double check (still waiting on an offer from USC)

Obviously it depends on your scholarships. I got a full tuition offer from UIUC and 25k from WUSTL. Plus living in Champaign is a lot cheaper.

[prolyphek]

Is that becasue you are a resident?

[prolyphek]

Oh ok, I got 30k from UIUC and Boston and 32k from WULS

[somewherewarm]

There's about a 40% chance I'll be there in the fall. I love the scholarship they gave me but not the midwest (since WUSTL is a regional school I think this matters). I'd like to practice in the southeast so this leaves me leaning toward Emory at the moment. I'm touring WUSTL next week, I signed up for the ASD too late and it was all booked up so for the people who are attending please let TLS know what you thought. Thanks everybody, and good luck with the rest of this cycle.

[romothesavior]

Is that becasue you are a resident?

Yes, I'm a resident of Illinois.

[camstant]

tuition and fees at wustl and uiuc are nearly identical... the amount wustl lists on that financial aid form includes fees. A lot of schools break up those two costs when they are listed on websites and such.

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But of course, if you are a resident there is a significant difference...

[sibley]

Can you guys tell me about the admitted students' day Friday? I don't know if I should buy the super-expensive flight for the day or go the next week, when it's less than half as expensive.

[sibley]

Oh, so admissions emailed me back and the event is closed. I think I'll take the half-priced flight offered next Wednesday and visit that way instead =)
Please let me know how it is though! I want to know what the admitted students seem like.

[Sauer Grapes]

nevermind... found it.

[sibley]

Visiting on the 30th! My flights were full so hopefully I can squeeze in.

I'd like to get an idea of the public transportation, but I think I'll rent a car. It's cheaper than taking a cab each way (though still $70 for the day)... and this way maybe I'll be able to explore a little more.

[Sauer Grapes]

Put my deposit down yesterday. I'm still only 95ish%, but it's only $200 and I should be able to get it back if I change my mind, since that would happen before May 1.

[kdw94780]

After finally receiving my SIL Award, I'm 98.9% sure I'll be going to Wash U in the fall.

[jumpropeck]

All done -- I'll see you all in August!

[sibley]

how was the admitted students day?

[nowinGA]

OK, visiting on Wednesday for the first time...anything specific that people suggest I do or see? I won't have a ton of time, but I would love any specific suggestions one might have! I am kind of hoping to just be blown away and love it so I can stop all of this decision making!

[sibley]

OK, visiting on Wednesday for the first time...anything specific that people suggest I do or see? I won't have a ton of time, but I would love any specific suggestions one might have! I am kind of hoping to just be blown away and love it so I can stop all of this decision making!

+1, but on Tuesday... and with even less time.

Their old dean (99-'05) told me to just talk to the students - that they'd be the best judge of any school. But I'd like a little more advice than that =P