WUSTL c/o 2016 Applicants (2012-2013) Forum

[DoveBodyWash]

They boosted it up to 60k after the first deposit deadline.

Did you deposit or let the deadline pass? I'm still wide open in terms of where I will end up because a) I haven't heard from a bunch of my top options and b) it's likely going to come down to a top scholarship offer. I'm trying to figure out how to make the most of things without paying 10 deposits or losing a spot at a school.

I paid the deposit at multiple schools last year. It's unfortunate because that's probably the best way to truly maximize any opportunities from scholly negotiations . Few schools will give you an increase on your scholarship before a first deposit, partly because a lot of schools don't even release scholarship decisions until like Feb/March anyway. You may have to commit to spending the money to deposit at a combination of schools

[dproduct]

They boosted it up to 60k after the first deposit deadline.

Did you deposit or let the deadline pass? I'm still wide open in terms of where I will end up because a) I haven't heard from a bunch of my top options and b) it's likely going to come down to a top scholarship offer. I'm trying to figure out how to make the most of things without paying 10 deposits or losing a spot at a school.

I paid the deposit at multiple schools last year. It's unfortunate because that's probably the best way to truly maximize any opportunities from scholly negotiations . Few schools will give you an increase on your scholarship before a first deposit, partly because a lot of schools don't even release scholarship decisions until like Feb/March anyway. You may have to commit to spending the money to deposit at a combination of schools

400 dollars though IS worth it for 10k in schollies.

[DoveBodyWash]

They boosted it up to 60k after the first deposit deadline.

Did you deposit or let the deadline pass? I'm still wide open in terms of where I will end up because a) I haven't heard from a bunch of my top options and b) it's likely going to come down to a top scholarship offer. I'm trying to figure out how to make the most of things without paying 10 deposits or losing a spot at a school.

I paid the deposit at multiple schools last year. It's unfortunate because that's probably the best way to truly maximize any opportunities from scholly negotiations . Few schools will give you an increase on your scholarship before a first deposit, partly because a lot of schools don't even release scholarship decisions until like Feb/March anyway. You may have to commit to spending the money to deposit at a combination of schools

400 dollars though IS worth it for 10k in schollies.

+1
Also, WUSTL's first deadline is slightly earlier than a lot of other schools, maybe by 1-3 weeks. If you're lucky they could boost your scholarship at some point between their deadline and other deadlines, so you won't have to pay for several.

[wannabelawstudent]

When's WUSTL's deadline and when is most other schools?

[DoveBodyWash]

When's WUSTL's deadline and when is most other schools?

Oh wait...nevermind. I just checked. WUSTL's deadline is April 15th this year..I think it was April 1st last year

[dproduct]

When's WUSTL's deadline and when is most other schools?

Oh wait...nevermind. I just checked. WUSTL's deadline is April 15th this year..I think it was April 1st last year

Also they give a full refund of your deposit if you withdraw until May 1, 2013 right?

ETA: I'm an idiot.

[dproduct]

Yeah, duh DP. It's on the OP:

May 1 First deposit may be refunded if the Admissions Office is notified in writing, starting the request for a refund. After this date, all deposits become non-refundable

[DoveBodyWash]

When's WUSTL's deadline and when is most other schools?

Oh wait...nevermind. I just checked. WUSTL's deadline is April 15th this year..I think it was April 1st last year

Also they give a full refund of your deposit if you withdraw until May 1, 2012 2013 right?

Yup! But I'm not sure how many ppl do that..unless they have a significantly better offer somewhere else. Just because it's difficult to wrap-up negotiations in April, since every school has different deadlines

[dproduct]

When's WUSTL's deadline and when is most other schools?

Oh wait...nevermind. I just checked. WUSTL's deadline is April 15th this year..I think it was April 1st last year

Also they give a full refund of your deposit if you withdraw until May 1, 2012 2013 right?

Yup! But I'm not sure how many ppl do that..unless they have a significantly better offer somewhere else. Just because it's difficult to wrap-up negotiations in April, since every school has different deadlines

LOL at 2012. I'm a mess.

[andy261]

Thanks for the perspective, cuse!

[shntn]

I'm a mess.

k

[wannabelawstudent]

I petition the thread that dproduct is unfit to serve.

[WokeUpInACar]

I petition the thread that dproduct is unfit to serve.

You are on quite the crusade against him.

[dproduct]

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[JadeWest]

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[andy261]

For the Wash U-specific fin aid application, I'm currently on the 'Prelaw School Aid' section. Would loans taken out by my parents go under 'Family and Personal Contribution' or 'Other Loans and Resources'?

[DoveBodyWash]

For the Wash U-specific fin aid application, I'm currently on the 'Prelaw School Aid' section. Would loans taken out by my parents go under 'Family and Personal Contribution' or 'Other Loans and Resources'?

I'm not sure but I would say other loans and resources. Family/Personal contribution implies that you or your family paid for those costs out of pocket. It's probably more accurate to say loans/other resources

[crossingfingers]

They boosted it up to 60k after the first deposit deadline.

Did you deposit or let the deadline pass? I'm still wide open in terms of where I will end up because a) I haven't heard from a bunch of my top options and b) it's likely going to come down to a top scholarship offer. I'm trying to figure out how to make the most of things without paying 10 deposits or losing a spot at a school.

I paid the deposit at multiple schools last year. It's unfortunate because that's probably the best way to truly maximize any opportunities from scholly negotiations . Few schools will give you an increase on your scholarship before a first deposit, partly because a lot of schools don't even release scholarship decisions until like Feb/March anyway. You may have to commit to spending the money to deposit at a combination of schools

I feared this. I certainly get that it's worth it to submit multiple deposits in the long run, but it doesn't make it any more fun trying to come up with the money in April. I guess I should be thankful to those schools who waitlisted me and spared me the April deposit decisions, hah. Thanks for this and all the other helpful input!

[Crowing]

I petition the thread that dproduct is unfit to serve.

Sup Captain Kirk?

FWIW I did not negotiate last year because I didn't have any better offers but I probably should've tried anyway. I got an initial offer of 84k and they upped it to 90k without me asking for anything in late April or early May I think.

[JesusChrist]

wah wah.....looks like I'm headed towards the waitlist.

My thought go out to you. How hard do you plan on pursuing the WUSTL waitlist>admit?

I mean ill ride it out as long as I can, I don't know how much "harder" you can pursue besides the occasional LOCI.

Out yourself in this thread in your LOCI

Bravo. Easily the best thing you can do to show your interest in the school.

[wannabelawstudent]

No that's a terrible idea.

[JesusChrist]

No that's a terrible idea.

As a probable future WUSTL student, I will vouch for you if you do. I'm sure others would as well haha

[wannabelawstudent]

No that's a terrible idea.

As a probable future WUSTL student, I will vouch for you if you do. I'm sure others would as well haha

No that's a terrible idea.

[DoveBodyWash]

No that's a terrible idea.

As a probable future WUSTL student, I will vouch for you if you do. I'm sure others would as well haha

No that's a terrible idea.

Hahaha I thought about vouching for a certain splitter out of Oklahoma the last time I called Clifford but I chose not to since I didn't know if there were like multiple ppl who fit the description

[Princess Consuela]

I need scholly info so I can start planning my visit right meow