Am I making the right decision?

College Search & Selection
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<p>My original college list was:
-Vanderbilt (HUGE reach)
-University of Texas at Austin
-Texas A&M University
-Southern Methodist University
-Baylor University
-Tulane University
-University of Alabama
-University of Arkansas
-Texas State University</p>

<p>I've already applied to all of the schools except for UT, A&M, and Texas State. I've gotten into Baylor, Alabama, Arkansas, and have guaranteed admission for Texas State. I'm still waiting to hear from Vandy, Tulane, and SMU.</p>

<p>However, I am now considering NOT applying to UT or A&M because:
-I probably wouldn't get enough financial aid to go to UT, and probably won't get in because I'm not in the top 8%.
-I probably won't be able to get into A&M because I'm not in the top 10%, and even if I did, I'm not completely in love with the school.</p>

<p>So, would it be a good idea to save the $120 ($60/each) in app fees and the hours of essay writing and not apply to UT or A&M? Or should I still do it?</p>

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<p>I think you should continue to research the two schools for a few more days and see how you feel about it then. I think it can make a difference.</p>

<p>I was kind of in the same situation when I was looking over my list (except I was debating whether to keep Syracuse on my list for example). I realized that if I got into it, I still probably wouldn’t go since there were other options that seemed more reasonable- like UCONN for location (closer) and cost. I decided it’d really be pointless to apply if I would most likely not attend.</p>

<p>So just look up some more info/opinions about the school and see if you can picture yourself there. Once you weigh the pros and cons it’ll be much easier to decide if it’s worth the time and effort.</p>

<p>Good luck =D</p>

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<p>I think the question is, if you got in nowhere else at this point and had to decide between the schools where you are already in, would you be happy to attend one of them, and can you afford them all. If Baylor, Alabama and/or Arkansas are a “yes” to that, then why bother spending the money? If the answer is “no”, then take the chance and also look harder for a school that you are likely to get into where you think you would be happy.</p>

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<p>I know I would be content at any of the schools I’m already in at. You have a good point. Thank you!</p>

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<p>Liveandlearn…why aren’t you using fee waivers since you’re very low income?</p>

<p>What school have you applied to that you know that you’ll have funding for?</p>

<p>I think you might have enough money for UArk if you can get instate rates, fed aid, and some family help.</p>

<p>I think you need to also apply to a regional UT.</p>

<p>Get fee waivers from your GC!!!</p>