UC-Berkeley Class of 2017 Forum
- schnaupal
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Re: UC-Berkeley Class of 2017
Berkeley has definitely not been impressing me today. I submitted my matching app earlier this week and called to see whether I could expect a response from them before my first round of deposit deadlines next Friday. They not only said "no," but also suggested that I may not even get a response by 5/1. They basically told me not to expect an offer at all, since most matching applications are denied.
I was genuinely interested in Berkeley because I have an IP/tech background and would love to end up in the Bay Area. But there is absolutely no way I'll be attending without a $ offer.
I was genuinely interested in Berkeley because I have an IP/tech background and would love to end up in the Bay Area. But there is absolutely no way I'll be attending without a $ offer.
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- koalacity
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Welp, this is disappointing.schnaupal wrote:Berkeley has definitely not been impressing me today. I submitted my matching app earlier this week and called to see whether I could expect a response from them before my first round of deposit deadlines next Friday. They not only said "no," but also suggested that I may not even get a response by 5/1. They basically told me not to expect an offer at all, since most matching applications are denied.
I was genuinely interested in Berkeley because I have an IP/tech background and would love to end up in the Bay Area. But there is absolutely no way I'll be attending without a $ offer.
- Mack.Hambleton
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Same. emailed them about deadlines since I haven't received any finaid yet, still heard nothing..NYC2012 wrote:It will be a miracle if Berkeley's financial aid office ever emails me back. I asked a very simple question a week ago and got no response. UCLA responds to all my emails within 30 minutes. Kind of frustrating.
- barrelofmonkeys
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Re: UC-Berkeley Class of 2017
eeep the (deserved) negativity ITT
i'm glad i never had much optimism about my matching application--i feel fairly confident they're going to deny it. i will ~live~ because i have other options, but it really sucks that berkeley doesn't seem to compete with its peer schools w/r/t merit aid.
i'm glad i never had much optimism about my matching application--i feel fairly confident they're going to deny it. i will ~live~ because i have other options, but it really sucks that berkeley doesn't seem to compete with its peer schools w/r/t merit aid.
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- Mack.Hambleton
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Re: UC-Berkeley Class of 2017
Also Berkeley seems to not care about their medians as much as other schools so they aren't willing to give full rides to everyone above their 75ths
- barrelofmonkeys
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sure, but there are plenty of people to whom they give absolutely nothingjames.bungles wrote:Also Berkeley seems to not care about their medians as much as other schools so they aren't willing to give full rides to everyone above their 75ths
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It doesn't really feel like they care if their admits matriculate… Kind of disappointing.
- wowhio
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+1draftopinions wrote:It doesn't really feel like they care if their admits matriculate… Kind of disappointing.
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Also yes, this is really not at all the same as giving $0. I don't want a full ride, just SOME aid. You know?james.bungles wrote:Also Berkeley seems to not care about their medians as much as other schools so they aren't willing to give full rides to everyone above their 75ths
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Completely agree.wowhio wrote:Also yes, this is really not at all the same as giving $0. I don't want a full ride, just SOME aid. You know?james.bungles wrote:Also Berkeley seems to not care about their medians as much as other schools so they aren't willing to give full rides to everyone above their 75ths
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Re: UC-Berkeley Class of 2017
Does anyone know about regular, non-matching scholarships. Have a lot of people reported receiving them and are they still rolling out?
And if you're denied a matching scholarship, does that mean you're not getting a regular scholarship too? Or is there sill a chance Berkeley might still be giving those out?
And if you're denied a matching scholarship, does that mean you're not getting a regular scholarship too? Or is there sill a chance Berkeley might still be giving those out?
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- first_doom
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Re: UC-Berkeley Class of 2017
Mean ole Berkeley rejected my match today, so looks like I won't be attending.
Sent in the request ~3 weeks ago, above both 75ths. Figured I'd post to try to help those waiting.
Would have been set on attending if I got some $$, but perfectly happy with my other options. Good luck everyone still waiting on financial decisions, and to those attending have a great time! It's an awesome school.
Sent in the request ~3 weeks ago, above both 75ths. Figured I'd post to try to help those waiting.
Would have been set on attending if I got some $$, but perfectly happy with my other options. Good luck everyone still waiting on financial decisions, and to those attending have a great time! It's an awesome school.
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: (first_doom wrote:Mean ole Berkeley rejected my match today, so looks like I won't be attending.
Sent in the request ~3 weeks ago, above both 75ths. Figured I'd post to try to help those waiting.
Would have been set on attending if I got some $$, but perfectly happy with my other options. Good luck everyone still waiting on financial decisions, and to those attending have a great time! It's an awesome school.
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could you share (here or via PM) details about your other offer?
- ashley82929
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Re: UC-Berkeley Class of 2017
this thread got real negative real fast.
- Mack.Hambleton
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Total UC Berkeley Costsashley82929 wrote:this thread got real negative real fast.
$79,710.00
My Gift Aid
$0.00
that's probably why
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Re: UC-Berkeley Class of 2017
+1james.bungles wrote:Total UC Berkeley Costsashley82929 wrote:this thread got real negative real fast.
$79,710.00
My Gift Aid
$0.00
that's probably why
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Hey hey, chitlans.
For anyone who needs help deciding, I'm a current 1L at Berkeley. PM questions and I will give 100% honest answers. Feel free to ask about whatever - professors, environment, the Bay, summer gigs, etc.
For anyone who needs help deciding, I'm a current 1L at Berkeley. PM questions and I will give 100% honest answers. Feel free to ask about whatever - professors, environment, the Bay, summer gigs, etc.
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Thanks for taking our questions! Where do most law students live? Do they live in campus housing or are there other buildings where they usually live?iMisto wrote:Hey hey, chitlans.
For anyone who needs help deciding, I'm a current 1L at Berkeley. PM questions and I will give 100% honest answers. Feel free to ask about whatever - professors, environment, the Bay, summer gigs, etc.
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Re: UC-Berkeley Class of 2017
Hi Folks! Just a FYI for those of you have emailed/left voicemails with the financial aid office and haven't heard anything back - call now! Twice now I have called before official opening hours and each time someone actually answered the phone. Jamal was very helpful and was able to give me my gift aid offer over the phone (although it still hasn't updated on myfinaid. Apparently this only happens on Fridays). Looks like I will be a Boaltie in the fall!
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They live all over the place. I'd say a sizable chunk live in student housing, but the majority live off campus. South Berkeley is louder and filled with undergrads. North Berkeley is quieter and tends to house the grad students. Some live in Oakland, and a handful live in SF.lawschool20175 wrote:Thanks for taking our questions! Where do most law students live? Do they live in campus housing or are there other buildings where they usually live?iMisto wrote:Hey hey, chitlans.
For anyone who needs help deciding, I'm a current 1L at Berkeley. PM questions and I will give 100% honest answers. Feel free to ask about whatever - professors, environment, the Bay, summer gigs, etc.
- koalacity
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Thanks for this!2BJD2017 wrote:Hi Folks! Just a FYI for those of you have emailed/left voicemails with the financial aid office and haven't heard anything back - call now! Twice now I have called before official opening hours and each time someone actually answered the phone. Jamal was very helpful and was able to give me my gift aid offer over the phone (although it still hasn't updated on myfinaid. Apparently this only happens on Fridays). Looks like I will be a Boaltie in the fall!
Unfortunately, a friend of mine (not on TLS) called after I told them about this, and apparently this is only for non-matching scholarships. The matching scholarships are handled by admissions, not financial aid, and apparently the person in the admissions department who handles matching requests is out of the office today . Soooo...yeah.
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IS ANYONE ELSE HAVING TROUBLE SIGNING ONTO MYFINAID?!
it hasn't been working for me since Friday - it has me select "student or staff" and then says "update failed; click OK to refresh page." on chrome and internet explorer. : (
it hasn't been working for me since Friday - it has me select "student or staff" and then says "update failed; click OK to refresh page." on chrome and internet explorer. : (
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