lianguine
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I’m from MA, so the only school near me is Tufts. Originally, I was thinking 3-4 schools maybe 5, but I keep going back and forth. Half of me wants to drop my eggs in one basket (did I say that right?) so I can go to my top school. The other half of me just wants to get the application process over with. This half is perfectly fine with going OOS if I were accepted. Since it's Tufts, IS vs OOS tuition isn't really an issue.
Pros:
Cons:
Idk, I’m just really anxious about all this haha. A lot of it is “what if” mentality. Am I being unreasonable or naive? Is it worth it to apply to one? Thanks in advance!
tl;dr - I like being close to home so I was thinking of only applying to my IS school Tufts, but I'm worried about having to reapply. Thoughts?
Pros:
- I’m a home-body and stayed IS for undergrad. I like being familiar with the land, people, and places around.
- My mother is older and I don’t want to be too far just in case something happens. Most of my family is in MA, too.
- I’d be saving money from other applications
- Less expensive travel
- If I don’t get in, I’d get more time to relax from school, get experience, and mature in general. Also paying off my undergrad loans lol
Cons:
- More likely to not get in.
- If I’m rejected, I’m worried it will take many cycles to get in. Even if I did apply to many schools. See my WAMC post for my stats. I feel like a mediocre candidate
- Going OOS: I’ll be away from my pets. My mom said she could take care of them while I’m gone, but that's a big responsibility to put on her for 4+ years
- OOS travel + living costs, adapting to new culture, etc.
- I’m worried about staying in touch with my academic references after graduating. I’m not worried about them writing a good rec, but I think it might be awkward to go back next cycle or even later.
Idk, I’m just really anxious about all this haha. A lot of it is “what if” mentality. Am I being unreasonable or naive? Is it worth it to apply to one? Thanks in advance!
tl;dr - I like being close to home so I was thinking of only applying to my IS school Tufts, but I'm worried about having to reapply. Thoughts?