<p>Okay, so I need like $20,000 / yr more than what I got in financial aid to attend Hamilton, and Oberlin did give me $22,000 / yr more than Hamilton, so how do I appeal for more grant / work / loan? It's a huge amount - is it even worth it?</p>
<p>I don't know if Hamilton does appeals for intels, but you can always try. Just e-mail or call them saying that you would really like to attend but that your fin aid package won't allow you to, and mention that Oberlin made you a better offer.</p>
<p>I did that for Bryn Mawr and they are currently reviewing my fin aid app (after requesting some additional information).</p>
<p>Yeah, thanks, I will.</p>
<p>In all due respect T1CF, congrats on your acceptance to Oberlin, but Hamilton does not have that school's resrouces.</p>
<p>Be thankful.</p>
<p>I am very very very thankful!</p>
<p>Well, I did appeal, but I guess I'm going to Oberlin.</p>
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<p>TheOneCurlyFry don't act in haste. TheOldProf's information is NOT accurate. If you like Hamilton I'd seriously give your appeal a chance. The endowment at both schools is about 700 million dollars and depending on how you count, Hamilton has more than that. IN ADDITION, the student body at Hamilton is 1,800 while at Oberlin it's 2,800. That's substantially more per student and Hamilton cares about leveling the playing field for all its accepted students.</p>
<p>I did appeal! It's Saturday and tomorrow's Sunday, so I won't get a response yet. I'll see what happens. I like both Hamilton and Oberlin, Thank you for the post.</p>
<p>You're very welcome. The best of luck with your appeal!!!
andi</p>
<p>I wish you best of luck too TOCF - didn't mean to dampen your spirits! Not that that's likely- your boundless enthusiasm comes through on your posts - I', sure it came through in your applications as well! </p>
<p>Let us all know how it turns out for you!</p>
<p>Thanks so much, TheOldProf :D. That was a really nice thing to say! I'll keep you posted!</p>
<p>Okay, I emailed, and then my mom called - they had my file open when she called :), and I got $17,000 more! With no loans! Which means I have an even bigger grant than Oberlin.</p>
<p>I've got a tough decision to make.</p>
<p>They gave her a decision over the phone??? I faxed in a request for a review yesterday...should I follow up with a phone call???</p>
<p>Congratulations!</p>
<p>That's excellent TheOneCurlyFry. Not a bad decision to have to make!</p>
<p>andi</p>
<p>They didn't give me my decision on the phone, they emailed me my decision.</p>
<p>Thank you!</p>
<p>hey that's fantastic! maybe it's a sign</p>
<p>We are still waiting to receive our financial aid package. Certainly hope it comes in similar to the other schools. They promised by the weeks end. Fingers crossed!</p>
<p>Good luck.</p>
<p>I'm having a REALLY REALLY REALLY hard time deciding where to go.</p>