Hiya folks,

I worked at the 7/11 on PCH and Topanga and some folks came in after I was using yhe restroom and took my Hydroflask. I assume they go to Pepperdine because they were young this may be a shot in the dark. But it’s a light blue larger hydroflask with Grateful Dead stickers and my friend’s surf company logo. This happened like 3 weeks ago I was out of town and just mustered up the courage to ask if anyone has seen it. Fortunately after venting to people about it that day someone came in and brought me one. But the stickers were sentimental and I got them through shows and was gifted one from a customer. It’s hard not thinking about it let me know if someone comes across it.

TLDR: A blonde girl with her bf came in to use the restroom after my first ceremonial dump of the shift and took my hydroflask with her. Hope one of youse have seen it but just being hopeful.

Hi! I was recently accepted into Pepperdine and have an in person event on May 2 around 6pm.

If I fly into LAX around noon the same day, how bad will the traffic be? Should I fly into Burbank instead? There are no direct flights from my location to Burbank but there are directly flights to LAX.

Thank you for any advice!

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I was waitlisted from the daytime clin psych mft program and chose to be on the waitlist and considered for Online Fall 2024. I'm curious if anyone has any insight on:

1. when to expect to hear back about the Online program?

2. Odds of getting in when waitlisted for daytime?

3. for those who are currently in online, how is it?

I am starting in the clinical psych program in July but my major hurdle is how I am going to pay for it. I am already 70k+ in debt from undergrad and I really don’t want to get more loans. I am doing the online program so I do not qualify for most of the scholarships Pepperdine offers. I was told that I already qualify for some but I’m not sure how many or how much but I highly doubt it will cover everything or most of my tuition. Loans are my absolute last resort so if anyone knows of any scholarships or grants please let me know. And if you know of any for minorities I am black and Hispanics, a woman, and I have low income so there is that.

I’m turning 40 this year and have been accepted in a masters program in counseling psychology that I really like. Tuition for 2.5 years is between 70-78k . Reason for switch in careers from arts to psychology is that the program specializes in integrating art in mental health and a career as an artist alone in America isn’t sustainable, even after 15 years. Furthermore I have no savings yet no debt , unhoused and unemployed due to layoff, which means I would have to pursue further federal loans to cover my indirect costs of living expenses in San Francisco (frugally) which can land my total to be close to 150-160k for unsubsudized loan & direct plus loan (both federal).

I have applied to other schools but because I also want to work in California given the bbs rules limitations , all in all the number seems extremely high , specially where I have to work for low pay for two years post graduation to accrue hours to be a licensed marriage and family therapist.

I am overwhelmed with this fact and the debt accumulation of that amount at my age yet excited to start a path that can lead to help people and potentially live an affordable living . I am very apprehensive to move forward currently and terrified of the anxiety of being in so much debt and find myself by age 45-46 making potentially “good income” then to have a stable life after being in survival mode for so many years.

HELP!!

Hi there!

Currently I am deciding between Pepperdine and Cal Poly SLO for Business as a Junior transfer. I have been accepted to both but just don’t have friends at Pepperdine I can ask questions about, I would appreciate if one of y’all could help me:)! 1.) Do you feel like the Christian environment at Pepperdine is worth the extra financial investment? (Ex. Chapel, mentorship…) 2.) As a transfer student, I am hoping to find more scholarships next year, did you or anyone you know have more success with scholarships as a current student rather a new student? 3.) Does the campus feel to cliquey? I’d be coming from a different socioeconomic background than some and want to make sure I can find a community!

I really appreciate you even reading through this, thank you 😊

Hi! I got accepted into the international business major. So, I was wondering if the business program is good, how’s the campus, the social life there, among other things. Any information would be helpful, thanks!!

International Candidate here. Applied for full time MBA at Graziadio in November 2023, Got an admit with $$$$ in First Week of December 2023.Submitted letter of intent and $1000 deposit on 31st December 2023. It's been close to 3.5 months, there has been no update on I-20 and F-1. They haven't even uploaded the ISD form on the OISS portal. Dropped a mail to them last month regarding this, and they replied saying that they will release it in the first week of this month. Still not updated.

Does anyone have any update regarding this?

Thanks in advance.

hi! everyone on here is mft or clin psych, was wondering if anyone was in ma in psychology starting fall? would love to meet people in the cohort!

Hi, I unfortunately broke my dads favorite pint glass. This is an older design and I did not see it online for sale. I was hoping someone sees this post that can help me track down a replacement or any ideas of how to get something similar made again? Thanks

Basically the title and what the greek life culture is on campus

Hello!

I was wondering if any current students could provide some insight into the schedule/availability of classes for the evening MFT program. (I have emailed admissions this question too - waiting to hear back.)

The information they have available says that classes are offered at "4:15-7:00 pm and/or 7:15-10:00" once a week. Does anyone know if some classes are exclusively offered at 4:15pm and not 7:15pm? I am essentially wondering if it's feasible to only take classes that meet at 7:15pm.

The "or" portion of "and/or" leads me to believe that some classes may only be offered at 4:15pm, which would be a problem for me given my work schedule/location (Glendale, CA). I have to work M-F and can't make it to the westside by 4pm. If some classes are only offered at 4:15pm, I would probably have to do the online program which seems to be more expensive.

Thank you for any insights!

I have a 3.0 undergrad gpa, 2 letters of recommendation and about 4 years of relevant job experience. I’m wondering what my odds of getting in are?

I will be starting my program in the summer and I have been looking into some scholarships and grants but it has been quite a confusing process. What are some grants and scholarships you all have been applying for or getting. I am in the clinical psychology masters program online so I do not qualify for most of the scholarships offer by Pepperdine but I was told that there are some that I already prequalify for. I highly doubt that they will be very large amounts and I would like to reduce the amount of loans I have if possible so any help with with find good scholarships or grants would be helpful.

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Hii international student here!! Just got accepted into the MFT program (daytime Malibu) and was seeking some advice about housing and/or how is social life at Pepperdine/ Malibu. Also would love to know if you got accepted if you are planning to live on campus or off campus cos Im really lost on all of this! Tbh any comment or advice is really appreciated😊

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Is anyone aware of any scholarship programs besides the Merritt? I was wondering if there’s anything additional I could receive or apply for? Thanks in advance!

Are Freshmen allowed to work on campus during their first semester?

I don't consider myself a religious person at all. I wouldn't mind taking the required religious classes, but does religion feel like it is in front of your face? Or like it is being forced on you?

If anyone who isn't religious and goes or went here could answer, that would be preferable.

Why has the acceptance rate for Pepperdine gone up over the past few years when other schools have trended down over the years?

“This year's applicant pool was exceptionally competitive—we reviewed over 12,700 remarkable applications for 960 openings. Therefore, you should be incredibly proud of your accomplishment.”

i thought it was much higher than this ?

Has anyone received any updates about their application? I know the online program is different than the Day/Evening formats but I was curious if anyone received any communication about what’s going on?

Hi Everyone :) I recently applied (being like 3 weeks ago) to the Mft program evening format and I am getting antsy like everyone else. If any students have any advice about financial aid, experiences within the program, and etc feel free to drop it down below. Its one of my top schools and I am getting nervous so any info would be greatly appreciated. Thx :)

I was just accepted to Pepperdine and received a merit scholarship for 8.7k/year. I'll be a freshman studying Hispanic studies next year, hopefully! :) Financial aid awards won't be released until May 3rd. Per FAFSA, my EFC is 0 and SAI is -1500. Yes, we're that poor. Has anyone out there in a similar circumstance ever had tuition fully covered? Or, much of it? I want to manage my expectations and am living in fear that this probably won't be feasible for me. Feel free to DM if you don't want to make your personal situation public. Thanks in advance! And, congrats to all admitted! :):)

Hi everyone I was recently accepted into Pepperdine for psychology for fall 2024.

Pepperdine is one of my top choices right now and I just had a couple questions to ask if anyone can help me answer that would be amazing.

First, how is the psych major and program would it be a good degree to graduated with from Pepperdine? I am definitely very interested and intrigued with Psychology.

Second, I am kind of someone that doesn’t have any friends and I wanted to know if it’s hard to make friends? I really want to be able to have people and a friend group. Is there going to be parties going on at all on campus or off that’s worth going too? I heard Malibu is pretty dead at night so is it possible to do something on the weekends?

I also wanted to know about a car am I going to be screwed if I don’t bring a car. I just don’t think I’ll be able to afford one with tuition and everything else. Is it bad I wouldn’t have a car? Would it be possible to get around?

I also had a question about the gym. How is it? Is it worth going to a different gym and paying in malibu or could I get everything done there like biceps, tris, chest, back, legs?

How would the dating scene be?

What are some pros and cons of the school?

Thank you so much! I really am interested in attending Pepperdine in the fall!

what is the highest amount of merit scholarship available? i got a 36k as an intl student but i still can't afford it. intls are not considered for need based aid so feeling a little stuck right now. does pepperdine appeal?

I just got accepted for class of 28!!! What are some pros and cons for undergrad? My intended major is poli sci. Just wondering how the good and bad balance out. Thank you!!!