<p>Hi,</p>
<p>I applied for a Masters in Computer Science at a variety of schools (see list below).</p>
<p>I am wondering whether it is appropriate to tell schools of funding offers from other schools. As you can see in my list below, I received an offer for an RAship at UNC, but no funding elsewhere. Should I tell the schools that gave me no funding that I have this offer in hand and that I will not attend their school without a similar offer? I don't want to come across as arrogant or assuming, but I also don't want to turn them down without giving a "second chance." How would I go about phrasing this in the most respectful way?</p>
<p>I would rather stay in the Midwest if possible, but not unless I get some sort of TAship, RAship, or tuition assistance. As such, I am leaning towards Michigan State. Anyone else have any suggestions as to a decision?</p>
<p>I have received different offers from a variety of schools.
U of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana
- Accepted, no funding
U of Wisconsin
- Accepted, no funding
U of Arizona
- Accepted, no funding
U of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
- Accepted, RAship, full tuition
Michigan State University
- Basically accepted (met with department and faculty and was basically told am in)
- Said TAship with full tuition likely
U of Michigan
- No word yet
Purdue University
- No word yet</p>
<p>Here is my information:
Undergrad: Valparaiso University, B.S. Computer Science (Minors: Mathematics & Humanities)
GPA: 3.98 / 4.00 (4.00 in major)
GRE: 640 verbal, 800 math, 5.5 writing
Recs: Good recs from department, honors college, and employer
Work:
- Interned 2 years at healthcare software development company
- Worked 2 years in IT department on campus (software development)</p>