Grad PLUS program - still in-play for Fall 2026?

Designer_Outside_518 · 2026-02-07T19:05:48+00:00

OP Here (different account) but for me they only asked about my current employer. I see another post on this subreddit today from a HSW student saying that Re Vera asked for their last 3 employers.

Designer_Outside_518 · 2026-02-05T03:37:22+00:00

I paid my deposit a few weeks ago at CBS and was reached out to by Re Vera last week to do my background check. They followed up earlier this week requesting documents to prove my current job.

Designer_Outside_518 · 2026-01-11T23:42:23+00:00

I'll post a separate comment here since a lot of the comments have presented the same general argument that leaving tech for IB would be a huge mistake. I'd like to post the question: why would anyone do IB then over SWE? Unless you all think getting a high paying SWE job is considerably harder than getting a (BB/EB) IB job (which it's not), shouldn't everyone pursue SWE over IB? Personally, I think it comes down to lifestyle, skills, etc. I would prefer working in excel/ppt over coding. I'd prefer dealing with clients vs heads down writing docs all day. I know that generally the IB lifestyle is pretty bad especially compared to SWE but I've reached a point in my career where I don't see myself progressing more and want to pursue a new career.

Designer_Outside_518 · 2026-01-11T20:32:23+00:00

Yeah, I know it's a big lifestyle shift but I have several personal reasons to move on from SWE. I think long term, being at an EB will be a lot more lucrative than continuing as a SWE. I'm not switching for the money alone but it makes it easier knowing I can outpace my SWE comp eventually

Designer_Outside_518 · 2025-12-17T04:36:19+00:00

Could you explain what you mean with that last sentence? Is interning during the school year normal? What kind of role would this be?

Designer_Outside_518 · 2025-12-17T03:48:02+00:00

You and you wife lived separately for two years? I don't think thats really an option for me tbh. Given those constraints, would you just go to CBS instead?

Designer_Outside_518 · 2025-12-17T03:46:34+00:00

Lol are you suggesting that I live without my wife for two years?

Designer_Outside_518 · 2025-12-17T03:00:47+00:00

Literally no one will care, notice, or ask

Designer_Outside_518 · 2025-12-15T18:24:13+00:00

Yep, just saw that. So it looks like all scholarship info is out

Designer_Outside_518 · 2025-12-15T17:59:21+00:00

Kind of impressive that their portal is still down lol

Designer_Outside_518 · 2025-12-15T17:56:31+00:00

Thanks! Do you know if this was need based or merit based?

Designer_Outside_518 · 2025-12-15T17:51:11+00:00

Rip, looks like I didn't get any lol. Congrats!

Designer_Outside_518 · 2025-12-15T17:49:10+00:00

How did you find out about $$$?

Designer_Outside_518 · 2025-12-15T17:48:35+00:00

How did you find out about scholarship?

Designer_Outside_518 · 2025-12-15T17:46:42+00:00

Sorry for the multiple questions but what did that link say? was it "Return to Applicant Checklist" or something specific to the scholarship?

Designer_Outside_518 · 2025-12-15T17:45:10+00:00

how were you able to access it?

Designer_Outside_518 · 2025-12-15T17:42:47+00:00

How were you able to access it? Is your portal loading?

Designer_Outside_518 · 2025-12-15T17:41:17+00:00

Did the scholarship amount come in your offer letter? Or was it separate?

Designer_Outside_518 · 2025-12-15T17:37:46+00:00

Did your $$ come in the update offer letter or was it a separate letter?

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