Hi all,
So I was super excited today when I got off the waitlist at Northwestern--it was definitely my top choice in many many aspects. A couple of hours after I got in though, USC called me up and offered me a full tuition scholarship if I stay--so now I am really torn. I guess this is a case of following my heart vs. my brains. USC would be greater than 200K cheaper not including interest if Northwestern offers me nothing (which they probably won't).
I guess I'm really just looking for someone to yell at me and tell me I'm crazy to turn down all that money so that I don't follow my heart and regret it later. I already know I love Northwestern and would pick them in a heartbeat over USC if it weren't for the money (but it's not like I didn't like USC or anything)... what would you do? Did anybody face a similar situation and how did you go? Thanks.
So I was super excited today when I got off the waitlist at Northwestern--it was definitely my top choice in many many aspects. A couple of hours after I got in though, USC called me up and offered me a full tuition scholarship if I stay--so now I am really torn. I guess this is a case of following my heart vs. my brains. USC would be greater than 200K cheaper not including interest if Northwestern offers me nothing (which they probably won't).
I guess I'm really just looking for someone to yell at me and tell me I'm crazy to turn down all that money so that I don't follow my heart and regret it later. I already know I love Northwestern and would pick them in a heartbeat over USC if it weren't for the money (but it's not like I didn't like USC or anything)... what would you do? Did anybody face a similar situation and how did you go? Thanks.