sinkingfun

Great news - I visited today and they informed that I did in fact get funding with a TAship. Thank you everyone for your responses. I now have a new question: My girlfriend and I are trying to live together (if feasible). However, her job is in a different state than my grad school (but my school is right on the border so the total driving time between the two is a little over an hour). In order to make that possible, I want to look into a compromise, which would involve me technically living in a different state than my grad school, even though I would only be 20 minutes away. Is this even possible? Thank you!

I'm thinking similarly right now. Especially since I have a great backup plan. Thanks.

I've applied to 5 PhD programs (mathematics) and only heard back from one. It was an acceptance via email and they said they would send me information on funding through the mail (which I am yet to receive). Given the approaching deadline, I have a few general questions that I would be very appreciative to have opinions on: 1) If by April 15 I receive no funding, should I still go? The biggest deficiency in my record is my subject GRE score. I have a lucrative backup plan and there's a solid chance I could make money and study for the subject again in my free time. Does anyone have any experience with this type of situation and what did you think of the decision you made? 2) How often is funding trickled down after April 15? 3) What happens if I accept an offer (with or without funding) right around the deadline and then a better school (with funding) gives me a very last second offer even closer to the deadline? Can I reasonable deny the first school? 4) How common is it to get no funding the first year and then receive funding years later? 5) How common is it to have tuition waived, but receive no other funding? I realize a lot of these questions I need to ask the schools themselves. I'm mostly looking for general opinions outside of the school. Thank you!