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Chance at full ride?
Posted: Tue Nov 23, 2010 11:13 am
by Magi228
Hello TLS,
I am finally in the middle of actually applying and starting my cycle, but I had a quick question for the chance gurus here. I am a 3.81/169 URM (Mexican-American). I know I have a good shot at several schools in the T-14, but how far down the rankings should I expect to apply if I am looking for a decent scholarship/full ride?
Any general advice that can be given will be much appreciated!
Re: Chance at full ride?
Posted: Tue Nov 23, 2010 11:17 am
by Aqualibrium
T30's
Re: Chance at full ride?
Posted: Tue Nov 23, 2010 4:35 pm
by T6Hopeful
You might be able to pull off GW's binding-ED. The deadline is December 15th. I don't know how much weight they give to URM's, but since you may already be competitive for a little money there I'd say give them a shot.
Re: Chance at full ride?
Posted: Tue Nov 23, 2010 9:41 pm
by knotoftoads
T6Hopeful wrote:You might be able to pull off GW's binding-ED. The deadline is December 15th. I don't know how much weight they give to URM's, but since you may already be competitive for a little money there I'd say give them a shot.
I thought binding ED meant they prob won't offer too much money because you have to go, so there's no incentive for them to offer you any?
Re: Chance at full ride?
Posted: Tue Nov 23, 2010 9:44 pm
by bostonlawchick
knotoftoads wrote:T6Hopeful wrote:You might be able to pull off GW's binding-ED. The deadline is December 15th. I don't know how much weight they give to URM's, but since you may already be competitive for a little money there I'd say give them a shot.
I thought binding ED meant they prob won't offer too much money because you have to go, so there's no incentive for them to offer you any?
GW gives a full ride to anyone accepted ED. I think this makes the standards a little higher than regular decision, but it's still worth a shot.
Re: Chance at full ride?
Posted: Wed Nov 24, 2010 3:56 pm
by Magi228
A full ride anywhere is quite tempting, but I don't think I want to commit myself to ED. I think I will sprinkle some t-30ish schools in with my other applications and see if anyone offers me good money. Thanks!
Re: Chance at full ride?
Posted: Wed Nov 24, 2010 4:14 pm
by hokie
How important is a full ride? With your numbers and URM status, you can receive pretty good money at higher schools, possibly even a little money at lower T14s. GL!
Re: Chance at full ride?
Posted: Wed Nov 24, 2010 4:17 pm
by Bildungsroman
I'd recommend applying to Washington University in St. Louis. It's a T20 and is notorious for huge scholarship offers.
Re: Chance at full ride?
Posted: Thu Nov 25, 2010 9:15 am
by FuManChusco
Go to HYS...
Re: Chance at full ride?
Posted: Thu Nov 25, 2010 10:26 am
by rayiner
FuManChusco wrote:Go to HYS...
Re: Chance at full ride?
Posted: Thu Nov 25, 2010 1:02 pm
by arism87
rayiner wrote:FuManChusco wrote:Go to HYS...
This.