Decisions, decisions…

Greetings from the Office of Admission. It’s a mild day in New York, with temperatures reaching the 60’s today. There is a touch of spring fever going around on, with a full-blown outbreak just weeks away (hopefully)!

Our office has gotten lots of calls and e-mails asking about when decisions will be going out. We can’t blame you - a lot of you are embarking on a new chapter that will take you into a new field of study, a new city, or both. It’s an important time in your life, and we’re grateful that you’ve considered spending your next year (or more) with us.

For applications that have met the early application deadlines, we aim to have our decisions out by the end of March. In order for an application to be considered early, all items must have been received in our office by the deadline.

If your application form was filed by the early deadline, but your supporting documents were not received until later, your application will be reviewed in the order they are completed. You may also receive your decision by the end of March, but do not worry if you have not.

Students who are complete by the early deadline are automatically considered for merit scholarship by the department. Please note: this does not mean they are guaranteed scholarship. It also does not mean that if your application is completed after the deadline that you will not receive any scholarship. You will be considered on a funds-available basis by the department. All decisions are merit-based and scholarship money is limited.

In the meantime, you’ll want to make sure you’ve completed the FAFSA, if you’re eligible for federal financial aid, and your housing application if you plan on living at Teachers College.

Best of luck to all applicants!