<p>Congrats on choosing Brown, keane! Can't wait to see you next year!</p>
<p>ClaySoul, I'm really sorry to hear that. You're so passionate about Brown... I really hope everything works out for you.</p>
<p>Sigh it sucks that money gets in the way of things.</p>
<p>I'm actually really disappointed that I won't get to meet any of you guys... I was really close to attending but alas :/</p>
<p>It's too bad. :( But I hope you enjoy UPenn!</p>
<p>who's going to upenn? legend? </p>
<p>if so, maybe, just maybe i'll see you there, as that's another place I applied to transfer. </p>
<p>Funkyspoon: Thank you for your condolences, (and that you picked up on my passion for brown :)) I really appreciate it. </p>
<p>But all is not lost. Not applying for financial aid would basically just mean borrowing an additonal 9300 dollars a year. I would also have to work summers more than otherwise, watch my budget, and spend my personal life savings of 5000 dollars (the last part I'm not too please with...). But hopefully I'll be able to get atleast 5000 dollars a year in outside scholarships, as my home state of Oregon has a lot of scholarships and a really easy application system, which would significantly reduce the burden. I'd also have to find a non-work study job with about 10 hours a week, but I hear there are a lot available. </p>
<p>It's a sacrifice. The simple idea of not having financial aid is bizarre! It makes me feel spoiled/greedy, even. And its certainly less than I would get at another school I'm applying to or at the school I"m at now (Tulane). But it kind of feels worth it. I'm about 80% sure it's the right decision. </p>
<p>There's only 400,000 dollars alloted for financial aid for transfers, and you either get fully funded or rejected. Its a risk, because I never know if I would have been one of those who would be lucky enough to get funded. But I would rather get in and always wonder if I could have gotten the money than not get in and always wonder if I could have gotten in if I hadn't asked for it :). In fact, I think my chances would be much greater if I withdraw my financial application. About 30% of acceptees will be on fin aid. But half apply for finaid. So if there are 200 applicants, we're talking 30 spots for finaid 100 people and 70 spots for 100 non finaid people. The only stipulation would be if they thought it was supsect I withdrew my application for finaid, thought I wouldn't be able to pay for it, adn then rejected me. (Do you think that's a concern?) </p>
<p>I kind of wanted to keep my 5000 dollar nest egg I've been saving since I was 13, and maybe set up a ceramics studio for myself or go live in Europe for a year or something. But college means a lot to me, especially after all the time, energy, sweat, and tears I've put into the application process. And afterall, money is for spending, right?</p>
<p>So, now, I just have to see if I get in! (I'm writing in agony, btw)</p>
<p>funkyspoon. You've seen my stats, right? do you think I have a good shot? (range of 1-10) :) thanks</p>
<p>Arrrghhh I hate these "What are my chances" questions because, honestly, I have no idea. Your stats are fine. Seriously. As agonizing as it is, you'll just have to wait it out a little longer. Good luck!! :D</p>