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[JohnJacobJingleheimer]

Go to the interview day if money could sway you to Temple. Some of the schools that I’ve interviewer at I would only attend for a near full ride aid package; though it’s unlikely, it’s certainly possible. So, I can’t rule them out until I hear back about numbers. Alternatively, there have been a couple schools that I know I wouldn’t attend regardless of aid. Those are the ones you respectfully decline and pass the opportunity on to another deserving applicant.

I don’t think there’s such a difference in these schools that it would be crazy for you to choose Temple over Iowa. While Iowa has a strong program that’s ranked well, I don’t think the prestige gap between the two is as wide as the rankings would indicate. Iowa is undoubtedly the better equipped program, but it’s not as though we’re comparing a T20 to a low tier school. Both basically mid tiers but on opposite ends of the mid tier spectrum (figuratively). Can’t go wrong w either, but I’d go to Iowa unless Temple ends up being cheaper. Congrats and good luck!!

edit: I’ll add that I wouldn’t be worried that u haven’t prepped. My best interviews so far have been the ones I haven’t prepared for. Kinda allows you to be more natural I feel like. You’ll be fine!

 

[JohnJacobJingleheimer]

Thanks. I think the biggest thing is I really liked my experience with Iowa too from my interactions with them. But yeah you're right a significantly cheaper mid-tier school in a major city would be incredibly hard to pass up, granted that's a big what if.

Totally get it! I’ve heard good things about Iowa and ik the ranking is prob a big draw, but I’ve also heard good things about Temple. So either way you’ll be in a good place, which is why I think u should just save the money since both are good options. Congrats again! Hopefully one of them will hook you up with some money and make it an easy decision.