runner89

Thanks alot everyone, this really has been helpful. I do love my undergrad school, and have nothing against staying here for grad school. Its a great program, I already have a pretty strong relationship with my advisor, and I have no doubt I can be successful here. I guess I just wanted someone to dispel the negatives I have heard about staying at the same place. So unless some miracle offer from another school comes in the next 7 days, I will be accepting. :-)

Thanks for the replies. I did contact the school accepted to without funding, and did not get much information regarding funding later on. I am becoming more and more inclined to accept the offer at my undergrad school, because its something I can afford without taking out (more) loans. And as for asking them for more time, I am a little wary of that because I don't want to come off as uninterested, and have them rescind the offer. Any other suggestions? Anyone have experience with this? If I was planning on staying for a masters I would feel better about it, but the 5 years for a PhD just seem like a long time to deal with a wrong decision.

So, I applied to a bunch of grad schools, and have heard back from about half. All were rejections, or admit with no up front funding. Except for the school I am currently doing my undergrad at. I have been accepted, and given funding and tuition waiver. I need to make a decision on whether to accept or decline this offer within a week, and I still haven't heard from all of the schools! I have heard mixed things about sticking around to do grad work at the same institution, but I don't want to let my only opportunity fly out the window and be left with nothing. I have contacted several of the programs I am waiting to hear from, and received responses along the lines of "your application is being processed, a decision has not been made at this time". Which is driving me crazy. So thoughts, anyone? Some input would be really helpful. Thanks!