An Unexpected Full Ride Scholarship!

Applying to College
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<p>I am a mechanical engineering student at U-Mich Dearborn, I was applying for a part time Masters program at U-Mich AnnArbor and I asked my professor for a recommendation letter.. and she surprised me with the following:</p>

<p>She offered me a full ride scholarship at Dearborn, with an interesting thesis, research work under her supervision and of course a stipend (and NO TA/GA work ;) ) It should take two years, yet of course I cannot be working during that time.</p>

<p>This was not my plan at all: I wanted to start working straight out of college, get a masters part time at UM (no thesis option). At AnnArbor (i.e. THE univ of Michigan = top 10) tuition is high with no prospect for serious financial aid if i didn't get a thesis option. From a financial standpoint i get $30k saved... but i waive getting two years of practical experience and the chance to graduate from a top school.... Although it seems interesting I might discard the Full Ride Option and stick to my original plan... what do you think?</p>

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<p>You should take this question to the Grad School Forum. The folks there will have ideas about how you can evaluate this offer.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, congratulations on receiving it!</p>

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<p>OK I will thanks</p>