theatrehippie

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Ask School B for an extension first, before you consider backing out. I was in a very similar situation, so I asked for an extension, explaining that I had not yet received decisions from all my schools and needed more time to make an informed choice. It worked out very well, and they gave me until May 1.

I have had similar experiences recently. They all seem to think when I say Columbia I am talking about a school in Missouri or South Carolina.

Well, apparently it was, because she responded with a scholarship offer and a promise to look for more funds! Doesn't quite match the other school, but it is enough to make me feel a lot better.

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I also posted this in The Bank forum, so apologies for double posting. My current top choice has not yet released scholarship information, or any information except for loans. I know they are currently making those decisions, and wanted to send an email to the program letting them know about my other offers, so that maybe they might be swayed to increase my funding/fund me at all. Is this an okay email to send? Dear Head of Program, I am writing to see if there has been any development regarding the decisions for financial aid and scholarships for the coming year. I am very excited by the prospect of attending Amazing University, but somewhat daunted by the cost at the moment. I have been offered scholarships of as much as $11,000 per semester from other institutions, but of course would prefer to undertake my studies at Amazing University. I appreciate being considered for whatever scholarships or departmental assistantships are available, of course. Thank you so much for your time and consideration, and I really do look forward to working with you in the fall! Sincerely, theatrehippie Should I name the specific programs that have offered me funding? Is there a better way to word this? Thank you for your help in advance!

They are only charging resident tuition on your behalf, and your advisor pays for the resident tuition. You don't need to pay any tuition.

My current top choice has not yet released scholarship information, or any information except for loans. I know they are currently making those decisions, and wanted to send an email to the program letting them know about my other offers, so that maybe they might be swayed to increase my funding/fund me at all. Is this an okay email to send? Dear Head of Program, I am writing to see if there has been any development regarding the decisions for financial aid and scholarships for the coming year. I am very excited by the prospect of attending Amazing University, but somewhat daunted by the cost at the moment. I have been offered scholarships of as much as $11,000 per semester from other institutions, but of course would prefer to undertake my studies at Amazing University. I appreciate being considered for whatever scholarships or departmental assistantships are available, of course. Thank you so much for your time and consideration, and I really do look forward to working with you in the fall! Sincerely, theatrehippie Should I name the specific programs that have offered me funding? Is there a better way to word this? Thank you for your help in advance!

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I just found out yesterday that I am on a wait list. The silver lining is that the other school I will likely choose has a deadline of April 25, and the WL school has a deadline of April 15, so I'm crossing my fingers that I'll hear something from the WL before the deadline for my other school.

Exciting! Overwhelming, but exciting. I'll be moving to the east coast, and this will be the first time that I have such a long drive. My boyfriend has moved back and forth between California and Texas a few times, so I'm definitely glad to have him around. I'm still trying to figure out exactly how I'll move my stuff, or if I'll even bother moving most of it. It depends on how big a place we get, and how much of our furniture will fit. I have a feeling it'll be PODS or just packing the SUV to the gills.

I'm in the same boat, but at TC. I'm still waiting to hear about scholarships, as well. I have been wondering if going to Columbia full time and living in New York without enormous scholarships is even feasible, if you don't happen to be independently wealthy.

I've been really surprised by my reactions to my rejections. The first couple, I was frustrated and a little mad, because I thought I was definitely a strong candidate, and one did not even interview me (even though I was interviewed for several much more competitive programs). Then, when I got the rejections from my top choice (a dual degree program, so two rejections), I was only a little disappointed, but mostly felt okay. I guess it's because they wrote me the nicest rejection letter ever, and encouraged me to apply again in the next year or two, after I had more experience. Since I'd flown out twice and had an interview, and gotten to know them a bit, I really did feel like they would like to have me as a student, but that I just did not fit into the cohort this year. I think I will apply for the MFA/MBA again after completing my MA.

I appreciate your advice! I have been weighing my options. I've declined the schools I'm not really considering anymore, and asked for an extension at my third choice, which also has given me the best scholarship offer. I'm crossing my fingers that they will give me a little more time. I did find out today that I am on the waitlist for the Theatre Management and Producing MFA, so even though it isn't a definitive answer, it's good to know where I stand. I am going to hope that 1) I get a funding offer from TC before April 15 and 2) I hear from SOA before April 30 (assuming the offer at TC is good enough for me to turn down my other offer). If I can get both of those straightened out, I should be able to make an informed decision between my top schools.