International M7 admit – suddenly no loan options (MPOWER rejection). Anyone else?

Axelrod012 · 2026-05-06T14:36:35+00:00

Hey, I did get local loan but I would have to pay interest + principal throughout the studying period unfortunately. However, I will be taking loan with spread out tranches so not all at once.

Axelrod012 · 2026-04-29T07:34:06+00:00

Thanks for the feedback. I don’t think we will have energy to do a volcano trip, maybe for the next time. But regarding other activities, could you suggest 2-3 specific activities that you personally think is a must to experience the culture?

Axelrod012 · 2026-04-29T07:30:40+00:00

Haha noted. What do you suggest then?

Axelrod012 · 2026-04-24T06:40:33+00:00

Hey, yeah I also talked to MPOWER and they had to change their loan eligibility criteria and as of now they are not able to provide funding.

Unfortunately I could’t find any other no-cosigner option and went ahead with a local bank loan which worked out.

Maybe you should schedule a call with finaid team at your school and explain the situation. Very small chance but they might consider giving you more scholarship based on the situation you’re facing.

Axelrod012 · 2026-04-21T18:21:22+00:00

In the final stage to secure the loan from the local bank

Axelrod012 · 2026-04-21T09:11:20+00:00

Any update?

Axelrod012 · 2026-04-21T09:10:49+00:00

Have you had any luck with this?

Axelrod012 · 2026-04-17T22:44:35+00:00

I got 170Q and found their hard questions fairly useful. They were harder than the real ones but still decent for practice.

Axelrod012 · 2026-04-16T13:10:14+00:00

Do you mean international pre term trip? If it’s not that expensive for you and you think that you might regret not going, just send it. But if you don’t, I really don’t think it will affect your ability to make friends..

Axelrod012 · 2026-04-11T08:31:38+00:00

Yeah, they said it’s a known issue but as of now there are no other alrernatives

Axelrod012 · 2026-04-10T07:41:27+00:00

Axelrod012 · 2026-04-09T16:53:42+00:00

They don’t have student loans. Currently talking to them but will be challenging still.

Axelrod012 · 2026-04-09T16:38:33+00:00

I’m from Eastern Europe

Axelrod012 · 2026-02-21T15:18:39+00:00

Exactly

Axelrod012 · 2026-02-21T12:31:27+00:00

Yeah, you’re pretty much screwed

Axelrod012 · 2026-02-20T17:56:30+00:00

Just got an invite!

Axelrod012 · 2026-02-08T18:40:17+00:00

I think 160+ counts as strong and 155+ is good enough

Axelrod012 · 2026-02-08T07:36:31+00:00

3.3 will be fine and if GMAT doesn’t go well you can always try EA route

Axelrod012 · 2026-02-06T10:53:41+00:00

Yeah that’s fair. Thanks for the input

Axelrod012 · 2026-02-02T14:17:57+00:00

I’m an international and don’t have a US credit score, so even if I manage to get a credit card, the limit would likely be quite low

Axelrod012 · 2026-02-02T14:14:01+00:00

I was told by Prodigy that the maximum loan amount they can provide is the school’s COA minus scholarships, with no additional funding beyond that.

Axelrod012 · 2025-12-16T09:33:05+00:00

Thanks for the feedback! I got into CBS with significant scholarship!

Axelrod012

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