SIS with funding or Elliot School without?

[laners]

Hi

So today I found out that I did not receive funding from the Elliot School. American, however, gave me their Dean's Award for remission of 12 credits (approx. $16,000).

I'm accepted into SIS's Ethics, Peace, and Global Affairs major which is new. It's a dual department program between SIS's Conflict and Conflict Resolution Major and the Philosophy and Religion Department. I haven't heard that much about it so I'm wondering what it is like.

Is GW worth it to forego SIS and the money?

Is it appropriate to write to GW and use the money SIS gave me as leverage?

HELP!!!

Thanks!

[ummmmmm]

Did you find out your funding offer from SIS via email or did it come in with your acceptance letter?

Just curious since I got my acceptance packet but they didn't mention whether I got funding or not.

[laners]

Did you find out your funding offer from SIS via email or did it come in with your acceptance letter?

Just curious since I got my acceptance packet but they didn't mention whether I got funding or not.

I actually got a phone call first, and then there was also a letter in the packet. best of luck!

[La Voz]

I'd make the decision based on program fit, which sadly only you can judge. For instance, $5k from Georgetown is worth less to me than no aid at SAIS because SAIS's program is a much better fit for me (fwiw, I haven't even heard back from G'town on acceptance, much less funding).

[DeepShadeofBlue]

Definitely agree with the above post.

Think about which program is the best fit for you. If you're not enthusiastic about the program, you won't be enthusiastic about the work, or even job prospects. Whereas, if you go to a school with a program that you really believe in, you won't be angry/upset/frustrated when paying off those loans each month.

At least that's how I'm looking at it. I'm on the reverse side from you -- I got into SIS with no funding, but it's the dream school. So, even though expenses are going to be astronomical in DC, I'll make it work somehow.

Good luck as you make your decision!

[IRGradFall2010]

I think it really depends on what you want to do. What would your concentration at GW be and is that what you want to do or is Conflict studies your thing?

[Leica]

Think about which program is the best fit for you. If you're not enthusiastic about the program, you won't be enthusiastic about the work, or even job prospects. Whereas, if you go to a school with a program that you really believe in, you won't be angry/upset/frustrated when paying off those loans each month.

Agreed. Ultimately, this is a decision only you can make, but FWIW, my friends in the EPGA program love it and are doing really interesting research.

On another note, DeepShadeofBlue, welcome to SIS!

[laners]

Agreed. Ultimately, this is a decision only you can make, but FWIW, my friends in the EPGA program love it and are doing really interesting research.

On another note, DeepShadeofBlue, welcome to SIS!

Do they?! I think EPGA sounds pretty awesome but I haven't heard anything from specific students so I guess I'm questioning myself. I would concentrate in Conflict resolution at both schools and ultimately I'd like to do research and policy work. I'm now thinking that perhaps American is the place for me considering the structure and content of the major..

Thanks for everyone's thoughts!!