thesoftpack

1) You can't really decide badly among those schools, so I wouldn't agonize too much. 2) I wouldn't go to BC if you've already done it. I speak as someone who also went to BC. 3) I would throw out UChicago because it's ridiculous to me that someone would take out unnecessary debt for a masters level degree. Debt sucks. There's no job on the other side of an MTS (or even a PhD) that will shower you with money, so avoid it whilst it's still possible. 4) I'd start having some serious conversations with people at Marquette. A 17k stipend is a tough thing to turn down. Send a message to the Marquette poster above with some questions, if you haven't already. 5) Catholic school and Catholic MTS makes for a dramatically more difficult jump to a non-Catholic PhD. Something to think about.

I received an official letter of admission this week through email. Someone I know at Fordham mentioned at least two others that she knew had been offered spots. Anyone have Notre Dame news?

If it makes you feel any better in these early stages, Joe, I was likewise accepted/$waitlisted to Marquette and I'm almost certainly tossing that offer back. So one less person for you to split funds with, if it comes to that.