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Re: Negotiation with USC using lower UCLA numbers.
USC offered me the same merit money as UCLA, initially. I approached them, citing what they already knew, which is that my cost of attending UCLA would be lower than attending USC. They then upped my merit scholarship a bit.
That said, UCLA is still cheaper for me, but it is true that USC understands an argument about COA versus merit aid alone.
That said, UCLA is still cheaper for me, but it is true that USC understands an argument about COA versus merit aid alone.
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Re: Negotiation with USC using lower UCLA merit+need.
I think part of the reason that USC bumped up my scholarship is because I received the same amount from ND, where the cost of attendance is significantly lower. I mentioned the cost difference in my email and they responded with a 10k per year increase. Notre Dame is a similarly ranked school, but I think it mattered more in my case that USC was a much more expensive option, so they adjusted my financial aid accordingly.
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Re: Negotiation with USC using lower UCLA merit+need.
kbuckley177 wrote:I think part of the reason that USC bumped up my scholarship is because I received the same amount from ND, where the cost of attendance is significantly lower. I mentioned the cost difference in my email and they responded with a 10k per year increase. Notre Dame is a similarly ranked school, but I think it mattered more in my case that USC was a much more expensive option, so they adjusted my financial aid accordingly.
Yeah but Vandy was a much cheaper higher ranked option in the long run. I guess it has to be equal $$ and less expensive COA
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Re: Negotiation with USC using lower UCLA merit+need.
kbuckley177 wrote:I think part of the reason that USC bumped up my scholarship is because I received the same amount from ND, where the cost of attendance is significantly lower. I mentioned the cost difference in my email and they responded with a 10k per year increase. Notre Dame is a similarly ranked school, but I think it mattered more in my case that USC was a much more expensive option, so they adjusted my financial aid accordingly.
kbuck, where is your residency rn?
(Y/N): Are you a CA resident?
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Re: Negotiation with USC using lower UCLA merit+need.
mec, it is def worth a shot. I would walk through how you arrived at the numbers in your email.
Also, I think they understand that CA residency is relatively easier to obtain than other states if you follow what's required.
+ I think it is reasonable to think that you would keep your need based aid.
Have you shown Vandy your offers from USC and UCLA?
Also, I think they understand that CA residency is relatively easier to obtain than other states if you follow what's required.
+ I think it is reasonable to think that you would keep your need based aid.
Have you shown Vandy your offers from USC and UCLA?
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