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Risks of deferring enrollment?


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I have been accepted into UChicago's Harris School of Public Policy MPP with $30k/yr scholarship.

Unfortunately, I'm not able to accept it because I'm planning on working and applying for MBAs next year and then deciding whether or not to take this MPP.

I want to understand the risks associated with deferring admissions -- risk of deferral application getting denied, risk of losing some scholarship if deferral request is accepted etc.

I'd also like to understand how I should explain my reason for deferral. 

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49 minutes ago, jellybean45 said:

I have been accepted into UChicago's Harris School of Public Policy MPP with $30k/yr scholarship.

Unfortunately, I'm not able to accept it because I'm planning on working and applying for MBAs next year and then deciding whether or not to take this MPP.

I want to understand the risks associated with deferring admissions -- risk of deferral application getting denied, risk of losing some scholarship if deferral request is accepted etc.

I'd also like to understand how I should explain my reason for deferral. 

What have you stated is not a usual or legitimate reason for deferral. Thus, you are potentially exposed to losing both your seat and scholarship.

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On 4/5/2023 at 10:32 PM, jellybean45 said:

Thanks for this input. That’s helpful to know.

Why don’t you dual degree? As in apply to MBA at Booth while you go to Harris?

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