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innwdc

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  1. Hi everyone, I was accepted to WUSTL and Smith for fall 2010. Although they gave me some money, I'm left feeling nervous about taking out $35k+ loans for my MSW. I'm going to defer for a year to save up money before starting, but am also considering applying to some state schools while I'm waiting. I'm in no rush to start, and have no particular ties to any geographic location, so I'm up for moving to establish residency. Debt is scary to me. Waiting a year or two to start a masters is not. My question is: does anyone know if it's possible to defer at some of the more reputable state school programs, only in order to establish residency? Off the top of my head, I'm considering UNC, UT Austin, and Berkley (Oh, I guess I do have one geographic limitation...cold weather! hate it! . I'm seriously considering checking out Chapel Hill, as I've heard great things about the town. I might even move down there in August to set up shop on a hope and a prayer that I'll get in the following year. If I don't, I have two other great programs to go to just in case. Thanks for your time, y'all!
  2. Red Rock-- Congratulations! Do you mind if I ask your stats? I got accepted to WUSTL and Smith for the fall, but am reluctant to take out large loans (even with generous scholarships, these schools are just so expensive). I am considering applying to UNC as I've heard great things and just waiting a year to start. You got an amazing scholarship package--is there a name for the one you got (I didn't know they gave living stipends for MSW students)? Did you also apply to the PhD program? My stats are: 3.9 undergrad GPA, 1310 GRE, currently doing AmeriCorps living/working in transitional home for women, and lots of past volunteer experience. Thanks for your time!
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