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by jramcam
Thu Feb 21, 2013 5:14 pm
Forum: Recipients
Topic: 2012 Taxes
Replies: 17
Views: 12697

Re: 2012 Taxes

No, I saved the money I earned during the summer, I can pay in one lump sum, so no payment plan for me.
by jramcam
Thu Feb 21, 2013 12:53 pm
Forum: Recipients
Topic: 2012 Taxes
Replies: 17
Views: 12697

Re: 2012 Taxes

Thanks for the responses, I will check with a tax guy just in case if he can get it even lower, but I doubt it. I will give you an update once I am done, thanks again!
by jramcam
Thu Feb 21, 2013 11:45 am
Forum: Recipients
Topic: 2012 Taxes
Replies: 17
Views: 12697

2012 Taxes

I am about to file my return and it is showing that I have to pay the IRS approximately $4500. Here are some details about me, MS student, made $48000 (ISP + Stipends), no state income tax, single, no dependents, I did not make any quarterly payments. I just wanted to check if anybody else that has ...
by jramcam
Fri Feb 15, 2013 11:12 am
Forum: Recipients
Topic: January Pay
Replies: 55
Views: 36947

Re: January Pay

Same here, I have a pending post correspoding to the 40% of my January Stipend.
by jramcam
Wed Feb 13, 2013 11:06 am
Forum: Recipients
Topic: 1099
Replies: 11
Views: 9183

Re: 1099

I received mine 2 days ago.
by jramcam
Tue Jan 22, 2013 11:31 am
Forum: Recipients
Topic: Foreign Travel
Replies: 7
Views: 7369

Re: Foreign Travel

I was involved with Engineers Without Borders while I was in school so I had to submit this form a few times. Every time I submitted one, it went smooth, they got back to me in no time and foreign travel was approved. Remember that this form needs to be submitted to both your CA and the Security Man...
by jramcam
Tue Jan 22, 2013 11:12 am
Forum: Recipients
Topic: January Pay
Replies: 55
Views: 36947

Re: January Pay

Another gem of the SMART scholarship program, I really hope that we get paid the remaining 40% within two weeks. I had to move from the east coast to the Midwest to start at my new position and I have made a lot of expenses for the move. I know for sure that I will not start getting paid after a wee...
by jramcam
Fri Jun 15, 2012 8:37 am
Forum: Recipients
Topic: Negotiating Salary During Last Internship
Replies: 6
Views: 6113

Re: Negotiating Salary During Last Internship

I am going to ask them how many SMART Scholars have they had before. Hopefully the answer is that they have had at least one scholar so they are familiar with the hiring procedures. My guess is that they have had none, at least under the Dam Safety Production Center. When I mention the SMART Scholar...
by jramcam
Sun Jun 10, 2012 11:44 am
Forum: Recipients
Topic: Negotiating Salary During Last Internship
Replies: 6
Views: 6113

Negotiating Salary During Last Internship

I am looking for advice or experiences for those SMART Scholars that have already been through this. I am on my last internship and I am not sure if I should initiate the conversation or wait for them, or even when to do it (1-2 weeks before the internship ends?)

Thanks!
by jramcam
Sun Jun 10, 2012 11:39 am
Forum: Recipients
Topic: What do you actually do for work now?
Replies: 11
Views: 10513

Re: What do you actually do for work now?

I am on my first and last internship, I am working at USACE Tulsa District. It is going great, I am involved in two dam rehabilitation projects and having lots of fun. I can't wait to be done with school and come back for full time.

Good luck to you all with your internship experiences!
by jramcam
Fri Apr 20, 2012 1:04 pm
Forum: Recipients
Topic: Stipend late again?
Replies: 13
Views: 9017

Re: Stipend late again?

I received my monthly stipend but no ISP yet, it must be because I turned in my Internship Travel Request Form right on the deadline.
by jramcam
Sun Apr 08, 2012 9:39 pm
Forum: Recipients
Topic: Internship Support Payments
Replies: 152
Views: 81276

Re: Internship Support Payments

I am not necessarily shocked, I think a lot of people was upset and actually did something about it. I am sure that there was a significant number of people that started putting this story out there either through social media or contacting their representatives and/or lawyers and that created a lot...
by jramcam
Mon Apr 02, 2012 5:52 pm
Forum: Recipients
Topic: SMART Scholars Standup Facebook Page
Replies: 7
Views: 6186

Re: SMART Scholars Standup Facebook Page

You have my support, I joined the FB page. Have you heard anything back from legal counsel?
by jramcam
Sun Apr 01, 2012 11:14 am
Forum: Recipients
Topic: Positive SMART Experiences
Replies: 13
Views: 11232

Re: Positive SMART Experiences

I agree with guest, if you like the scholarship is fine with me, but don't criticize me if I am upset about the changes the SPO has made. I will survive this change in policy only because I am doing only one summer internship in a place with low cost of living, but there are a lot of people that wil...
by jramcam
Tue Mar 20, 2012 3:11 pm
Forum: Recipients
Topic: Internship Support Payments
Replies: 152
Views: 81276

Re: Internship Support Payments

I am officially upset and considering other career options other than Public Service at the end of my commitment. Good luck with your internships this summer.
by jramcam
Tue Mar 20, 2012 12:00 pm
Forum: Recipients
Topic: Internship Support Payments
Replies: 152
Views: 81276

Re: Internship Support Payments

I don't know why anybody would be happy with reducing or eliminating the internship support payments. Do you realize that they will not give you any money to cover your relocation costs? Do you know how expensive is to get a short term lease in a furnished apartment in the summer? Then you will have...
by jramcam
Thu Mar 01, 2012 4:32 pm
Forum: Recipients
Topic: Clearance
Replies: 26
Views: 20823

Re: Clearance

Has anybody received a notice of adjudication for security clearance?
by jramcam
Thu Mar 01, 2012 2:19 pm
Forum: Recipients
Topic: Summer Internship
Replies: 10
Views: 8197

Re: Summer Internship

Dear SMART Participant, We have not yet finalized the changes to the guidelines and processes. Therefore, the 1 March deadline for all internship documents and summer work schedules will no longer apply. A new deadline will be announced when we send out the updated paperwork. Additionally, we know ...
by jramcam
Mon Feb 27, 2012 5:34 pm
Forum: General Questions and the Application
Topic: UNBELIEVABLE
Replies: 11
Views: 10967

Re: UNBELIEVABLE

I go to Georgia Tech and I can assure, they make you earn your GPA here. It is too easy to generalize and say that a 2.7 GPA from Embry-Riddle is equivalent to a 3.9 GPA from Tech, to make that statement you would need to choose one major to compare and review both schools curriculum and rankings fo...
by jramcam
Mon Feb 27, 2012 5:21 pm
Forum: General Questions and the Application
Topic: question on stipend
Replies: 4
Views: 5563

Re: question on stipend

You get your regular cash award, this amount varies depending if you are a bachelor's, master's, or phd candidate, PLUS $1200 per week during your internship. For example, as a master's participant my cash ward is $2750 per month, on top of that I will be receiving $1200 per week during the summer i...
by jramcam
Mon Aug 15, 2011 12:24 am
Forum: Recipients
Topic: Orientation Reimbursement
Replies: 8
Views: 6614

Re: Orientation Reimbursement

I received mine on August 8.
by jramcam
Sun Jul 10, 2011 5:40 pm
Forum: Recipients
Topic: Clearance
Replies: 26
Views: 20823

Re: Clearance

That leaves me as the only one that did not receive any e-mails about security clearance. Oh well, I'll clear that with the CA tomorrow.
by jramcam
Sat Jul 09, 2011 12:28 pm
Forum: Recipients
Topic: Dress Code
Replies: 7
Views: 7558

Re: Dress Code

As long as you are following their dress code you should be fine, but I'd rather be overdressed than underdressed.

Everybody have a safe trip!
by jramcam
Thu Jul 07, 2011 11:46 am
Forum: Recipients
Topic: Dress Code
Replies: 7
Views: 7558

Re: Dress Code

I am planning on wearing a suit the first night for the CA Interview & Opening Reception and tuesday night for the Dod Award Ceremony.
by jramcam
Thu Jul 07, 2011 8:27 am
Forum: Recipients
Topic: Clearance
Replies: 26
Views: 20823

Re: Clearance

Thanks for the info Kaelinth, let us know if you do get in contact with the Security Officer. I don't think you should sweat this much, I am positive that any issues can be worked out during orientation. Last night I received an e-mail about the interviews with the assigned Cohort Administrator, so ...