Presenting my CPW Presentation
Hi there.
Probably many of you regular blog readers are on your way here to MIT by now, either winging your way in the friendly skies, catching the Greyhound, or riding the rails. For those of you who want a head start on CPW (or for the many of you whom I know will be unable to attend), I am posting my presentation handout for the 8:00 am Friday financial aid presentation.
During the session, I will walk through the slides and provide A LOT more information about what is contained therein, but in the meantime feel free to ask questions if any are raised by material in here.
The slides are here and the handout version is here (both are pdf files). The presentation will be in Kresge Auditorium. Hope to see some of you there!
As for the rest of CPW, my schedule is pretty basic. From 9:00 to 5:00 on Thursday, Friday and Saturday I (along with 10 other financial aid officers) will be meeting with students and their families to discuss their financial aid awards and answer any questions. Remember, a CPW appointment is not mandatory, but if you have questions about the financial aid award is an opportunity to meet with one of us and have your questions answered.
I have received quite a few emails asking if a student can make an appointment with me directly (or with one of our other financial aid officers). The answer is no, appointments will be made on a first-come, first-serve basis with the first available financial aid officer. We do have plenty of space so don't worry that you won't be seen. Additionally, there will be a financial aid officer available at the sign up table at registration on Thursday and Friday to answer general questions and to provide quick answers to more specific questions (What is my award? What paperwork am I missing? When will you send me my award?).
On Saturday night, I will be at the “Meet the Bloggers” event at 8:15 pm in the Student Center 3rd Floor Mezzanine Lounge. I look forward to seeing many of you there!
Enjoy CPW, those of you who are coming, and I look forward to seeing you during the several days. For those of you unable to attend, don't worry, we will have plenty of opportunity to interact come the Fall.
If you are off campus and try to reach our office during CPW, please be aware that you may receive our voice mail, and there may be delays in answering phone calls and email. Please bear with us during the next several days as all of our attention will be turned to servicing students who are on campus. We promise to get back to you as soon as we are able.