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Old 07-25-2012, 02:31 AM   #256
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@OSULolz

Thank you so much for your help!! I really appreciate it!! I actually don't need to stay on campus during Winter Break--just Spring Break. Also, I won't have a car, so getting to a hotel might be difficult, but I'll definitely take it into consideration. Thanks again!
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Old 07-26-2012, 09:48 AM   #257
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Loans

OSULolz- I'm having trouble contacting the financial aid office. They seem to always have me on hold even when I call at 9AM when they are open. I was wondering if you could answer my question to some extent at least until I am able to get a hold of them. I was wondering what the PLUS Loan is about and when does interest accumulate. As well as when does repayment start? To my understanding from the website, it says that repayment starts after that year. I was wondering if there was a loan or multiple loans that would cover all my costs for tuition/room & board where I would be able to start paying them off once I graduate. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
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Old 07-26-2012, 07:06 PM   #258
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This is the Residence Hall handbook and may be beneficial to all of you:

http://urds.osu.edu/posts/documents/...l-handbook.pdf
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Old 07-26-2012, 07:08 PM   #259
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@OSUFisher:

It may often take 15-20 minutes to get on the line with the SFA office, you'll just have to be patient.

This link should answer most of your questions
Loans - Student Financial Aid - The Ohio State University
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Old 07-26-2012, 08:25 PM   #260
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OSULolz,

You have been helpful in a previous reply about all of the places to purchase books, so thank you. A more basic question may be, where/how does S find a list of the books he will need for his classes?? Is it somewhere on Buckeye Link in the Student Center? HELP!

Thanks, as always, for any direction you can provide!
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Old 07-26-2012, 08:35 PM   #261
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@Nova88: There are two places that should list books

1) www.carmen.osu.edu: if the professor has activated the Carmen site for their course, often a syllabus is posted with books

2) Use this B&N site (but don't use them to actually buy except as a last resort!)

Your Customized Textbook List*-*Barnes & Noble - The Ohio State University*Bookstore

Note that some books are Required, recommended, or optional. I have never bought a non-required book
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Old 07-26-2012, 08:39 PM   #262
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OSULolz, Thanks, as always!!
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Old 07-26-2012, 09:13 PM   #263
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Hi OSULolz,

I'll be moving in early on the 16th as an OWL and was just wondering if there will be anyone to help us move in or are we just left alone?
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Old 07-26-2012, 09:59 PM   #264
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Sorry for the late reply, but that you OSULolz! I appreciate it
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Old 07-27-2012, 04:16 PM   #265
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OSULolz,

Been reading your posts. Your extremely helpful.

I have several questions for you that I'm hoping you'll be able to answer .. as your help will be greatly appreciated.

I'm going to be applying to OSU as a non-traditional student. I'm 25 yrs of age and have never went to college before. I worked once I got out of high school, and am now looking at going to college and getting my degree. I'm wondering what are the application requirements of non-traditional students ? Do i fill out the same undergraduate application online ? Because that's what I was in the process of doing. I was reading somewhere that it said SAT/ACT scores are not required if you've been out of school for 2 or more years ? is this true ? .. is the writing score required for me to send in ? I know that I'll need to contact my school to send my transcript, but I'm wondering if I need anything else. Do I send in my application, then contact my school to mail my transcript? or should I contact my school to mail my transcript, then send in my application? I'm applying online btw. Just wanna make sure they have all the documents at once.

Is the college prep form required for me to send in ? (it's been so long since I been out of high school, I feel it would be silly to go back and find my guidance counselor to fill it out)
The transcript I know I'll need to send in.
Are SAT/ACT scores needed for me ?
and finally, is the writing exam score needed as well ? since I believe that's included with SAT/ACT

If you have any specific information on what's needed for a non-traditional undergraduate student to apply please let me know.
And also do you think it will be difficult for me to get in ? or are non-traditional students considered as part of diversity?

Do you know when FALL 2013 applicants will be allowed to apply ? Because that's the semester I want to apply to.
If I were to apply for WINTER 2013 and I got accepted .. but I wasn't ready to go until FALL 2013, does that mean I would need to re-apply?

Thank you.
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Old 07-27-2012, 04:24 PM   #266
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One final question ..

Since I would be a non-traditional student freshman .. would I still be required to live in the dorms ? .. I would sure hope not.

Do you know if non-traditional student freshman can get apartments on campus, or no?

Thankx again.
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Old 07-27-2012, 07:13 PM   #267
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Did you by chance take any of the following classes? If so, how difficult we're there (especially to attain a GPA of 3.5 or higher):

*Math 1151
*Asian Philosophies 2120 (Kasulis)
*Economics 2001.01 (Mirzaie)
*Business Survey (Rhodebeck)
*Intro American Poly Sci 1100 (McConnaughy)
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Old 07-27-2012, 10:02 PM   #268
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Hey, I am moving in to Scott House on North Campus in August and I was just trying to figure out what all we need for the quad. I was also wondering what all comes in the bathroom. Do we get a towel rack and shower curtain and all that good stuff? What are the things that we will definitely need?
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Old 07-27-2012, 10:18 PM   #269
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Packalldwy, I took 151 on quarters and it was pretty difficult. Attaining an a is certainly possible but will require a large amount of work. The majority of the class was exams that don't just test what you know. There are quizzes that cover concepts and are easy, but the exams are usually abstract problems that require application of previous knowledge. The average on the exams was a 60-70 percent and there was no curve.
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Old 07-27-2012, 10:19 PM   #270
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Cazee88 I was an owl last year and we get frats and other student organizations to help us move in
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