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[jcd178]

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[thechee]

I was 164/170/3.6 and got over 40k from Penn, so you definitely have a chance at $ there, probably $$.

I was also debt averse, but ED'd to Chicago. I ended up being relieved when I was WL'd, since I would have been stuck at sticker. I ended up being able to compare a bunch of good T14 scholarship offers.

[jcd178]

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[DMXdawg]

Not only that, there is a significant COL difference between NYC and Penn. You can live in West Philly very comfortably with your own restroom for 700/month rent, including utilities. I have heard ~1200 for NYC, probably more. Something to keep in mind. This isn't including food, bars, etc. NYC bars are notoriously expensive

[jcd178]

A very valid and underconsidered point. Especially the bars part.

[im_blue]

If you have a top UG, difficult major, or other strong softs, you should seriously consider applying to Stanford.

[jcd178]

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[vsl89]

I would hold out for $, particularly from Penn.

[spondee]

Why is CLS your top choice?

[Patriot1208]

I honestly think you won't get into CLS unless you ED, and then it's not guaranteed. So if you are deadset on Columbia you need ED.