perpetuallylost

Hi everyone, So I think I have finally narrowed my choices to SAIS or Elliott. I am torn as to which is the best option... I applied to IDEV at SAIS and was not admitted, so like others I need to choose a different concentration. I also received no funding As for Elliott, I will be able to focus on international development and got a $25k fellowship (over 2 years). I know that SAIS is the better of the two schools, but how much of a disadvantage would I have if I choose Elliott. My passion is development and not getting into that program at SAIS is a real draw-back for me at the moment. Also, I am very worried about money...Elliott would be much, much cheaper. Still waiting on Pickering, but I am not holding my breath on that one. I have also been considering Humphrey, especially for the fact that I was accepted to their MDP (being rejected by SIPA) and because, I will receive in-state tuition. However, the location and lower rankings are holding me back from being too excited, even though I love the program's components. Still waiting for funding decisions from Evans and GSPIA, but unless it is out of this world, I don't see myself choosing one of those programs out of the others. Already saying no to Ford because of the lack of funding. Any advice or thoughts are appreciated!