I never get an answer when I call, either. But if you call the number for GS Admissions and leave a voicemail, they typically call you back the next business day. It’s far from ideal. But, it’s the fastest way I’ve been able to reach someone.
I received an email from GS yesterday, It turns out that this has been a record-breaking application season for GS.They broke their decade old record with an application increase of 20%. This information was published by them around 16 July .
I receive my acceptance on July 1, but have not received anything in the mail,You have to remember that the staff is working off campus.
This is a quote from GS newsletter on July 7
“GS Financial Aid award decisions and notifications for the 2020 - 2021 academic year will be sent out within the next week. In an effort to respond to the needs of GS students at this moment, and understanding that many GS students are working hard to manage complex financial situations and concerns, we have worked with Arts & Sciences and the University to triple the planned increase to the GS financial aid budget. This increase amounts to an additional 1.5 million dollars added to the GS Financial Aid budget as a one-time enhancement to our financial aid system. These additional funds will be used to offer enhanced aid to full-time students (12 or more credits), with a particular focus on students with greatest demonstrated need taking 13 to 15 credits—the first time incremental aid will be offered at these higher credit thresholds.”
Does anyone know how is the Online American Language Program (ALP) Essay Exam?
any luck???
Hi there, GS folks! I hope it’s alright for me to post here. To those of you who wound up attending in Fall 2020:
What has your experience been like at GS? Do the professors talk down to you? Does the culture value students’ experiences/skills/knowledge gained outside of academia – in the workforce, resilience, etc? Do you feel like the school is wasting your time? Or are you learning things that apply to your life and career goals?
I transferred to a DC university from community college. It’s not a good fit. It’s a selective school, but it’s set up for 18- to 21-year-olds. And DC gives me “Invasion of the Body Snatchers” vibes. I’m not learning anything, aside from the knowledge I’ve accumulated outside of class, independently, on the science of adult learning.
I’m 28 and have little patience for academia for academia’s sake. I want to be sure that my next school understands the needs of adult students and designs its courses accordingly. Would really value your insights!
Thanks so much!!