Scholarship Negotiations....when should I hear back?

[Gatorbull84]

Yesterday, I sent out two emails into two schools about raising my scholarship award. I know I am impatient but I really want to hear back soon. Does anyone know how long it takes schools to make a final decision on scholarship negotiations?

[Sandro]

One would think possibly after school's deadlines they will know how much if any money they have left. I think at this point almost all money has been given out, but it depends on the school.

[BlueDiamond]

use common sense.. all schools are different

[northwood]

you may hear someting about a week after you send it. depends on the schools obviously!

[flexityflex86]

Can anyone PM me one of these? I'd like to try my hand at negotiating one of these days.

Btw, do people often do it? Is it chutzpah at all? I don't want to risk straining my relationship with a law school for a 10% chance at saving 10k.

[Sandro]

I think schools understand its a game, just like the admissions process. Asking for more money wont strain anything unless you come off looking like a dbag and ask for a BMW or something. Or if you have nothing to leverage and ask for a stipend on top of your full ride. Otherwise, its perfectly normal to fish for more money.

[northwood]

I think schools understand its a game, just like the admissions process. Asking for more money wont strain anything unless you come off looking like a dbag and ask for a BMW or something. Or if you have nothing to leverage and ask for a stipend on top of your full ride. Otherwise, its perfectly normal to fish for more money.

This is spot on!

[Gatorbull84]

use common sense.. all schools are different

I love how there is always one person who has to chime in with a dbag response.

to everyone else thanks