Hello everyone! I am in a bit of a bind, and would love any advice:
I was fortunate enough to be accepted to 1 T10 and 2 T5's. I then found out I received a full merit-based scholarship to the T10. I am not eligible for financial aid, but finances mean a lot to me, so this is a huge factor. However, I far prefer the programs at either of the two T5's I got into (although I am not sure exactly which one I prefer/would want to attend more; I have to go and visit). I have a series of questions:
1. Given I am unsure which of the T5's programs I prefer, would it be better for me to hold off on emailing either? I would be concerned that I would try and negotiate and then might back out of their program which seems like a very bad look.
2. If I should reach out, specifically who should I reach out to? I was thinking of starting by asking my interviewer for advice (at both T5's, we vibed, and I feel an internal advocate would be helpful) and then reaching out to the Dean of Admissions.
3. Would I mention the T10 school by name, or just say I received a full merit-based scholarship?
4. How would I word the email, especially given I am not confident enough to say "I am ready to commit to your school if you just give me some aid?"
Really appreciate any and all advice here -- I feel like I have one shot at this, and really do not want to butcher it!
I was fortunate enough to be accepted to 1 T10 and 2 T5's. I then found out I received a full merit-based scholarship to the T10. I am not eligible for financial aid, but finances mean a lot to me, so this is a huge factor. However, I far prefer the programs at either of the two T5's I got into (although I am not sure exactly which one I prefer/would want to attend more; I have to go and visit). I have a series of questions:
1. Given I am unsure which of the T5's programs I prefer, would it be better for me to hold off on emailing either? I would be concerned that I would try and negotiate and then might back out of their program which seems like a very bad look.
2. If I should reach out, specifically who should I reach out to? I was thinking of starting by asking my interviewer for advice (at both T5's, we vibed, and I feel an internal advocate would be helpful) and then reaching out to the Dean of Admissions.
3. Would I mention the T10 school by name, or just say I received a full merit-based scholarship?
4. How would I word the email, especially given I am not confident enough to say "I am ready to commit to your school if you just give me some aid?"
Really appreciate any and all advice here -- I feel like I have one shot at this, and really do not want to butcher it!