Scholarship vs Rank / Leveraging Scholarship

[boog]

Hi everyone,

I have recently received a full-tuition+ (160k) scholarship to an in-state med school (rank top 50). I know this is an incredible opportunity, and I hate coming off as entitled, presumptuous etc. But when I attended interviews, the school did not click and students seemed really unhappy. I have also received acceptances to two great schools with much higher ranks (Top 10/Top 30) with comparably happier students and much more appealing curriculum styles, but I have not heard anything with regard to financial aid or scholarships. I would like to follow up with the two schools, but I don't want to risk sounding ridiculous/like a jerk/entitled etc.

I guess my question is two parts: Should I bother emailing them, and if so what should I say?

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[Siromas]

Hi everyone,

I have recently received a full-tuition+ (160k) scholarship to an in-state med school (rank top 50). I know this is an incredible opportunity, and I hate coming off as entitled, presumptuous etc. But when I attended interviews, the school did not click and students seemed really unhappy. I have also received acceptances to two great schools with much higher ranks (Top 10/Top 30) with comparably happier students and much more appealing curriculum styles, but I have not heard anything with regard to financial aid or scholarships. I would like to follow up with the two schools, but I don't want to risk sounding ridiculous/like a jerk/entitled etc.

I guess my question is two parts: Should I bother emailing them, and if so what should I say?

Congrats on receiving an awesome scholarship! That's a huge accomplishment.

Personally, I think you should email them- as long as you go about in an appropriate manner. I suggest reading these:

Merit Aid for Med School

Negotiating Aid

 

[PhilzCoffeeAddict]

Your not coming off as presumptuous. You worked hard and you got a unique offer! Congrats! From what other people told me, financial packages should be coming out this month. Guess we'll see!

 

[boog]

Thank you everyone! I decided to go for it and sent the email. I really appreciate the advice/confidence boost having some people to talk about it with!! @gonnif I will be there!

 

[SpringsHTTR]

I'm in the same position! I've been nervous to jump out and send out emails but I'm going to give it a shot. Guess it can't be any worse than a No if done respectfully. Hope for the best for you!

 

[Goro]

Hi everyone,

I have recently received a full-tuition+ (160k) scholarship to an in-state med school (rank top 50). I know this is an incredible opportunity, and I hate coming off as entitled, presumptuous etc. But when I attended interviews, the school did not click and students seemed really unhappy. I have also received acceptances to two great schools with much higher ranks (Top 10/Top 30) with comparably happier students and much more appealing curriculum styles, but I have not heard anything with regard to financial aid or scholarships. I would like to follow up with the two schools, but I don't want to risk sounding ridiculous/like a jerk/entitled etc.

I guess my question is two parts: Should I bother emailing them, and if so what should I say?

Even with no scholarships, my read from SDNers is that debt seems to be less of an issue than people think it is, and by making it into a higher class school, since more doors are open to the better residencies, you can pay down that debt much faster than you think.