As I mentioned, I applied to some more selective, expensive schools like NYU Stern, BC CSOM, Bentley U, and Northeastern D-M. As far as I understand it, none of those award transfer merit scholarships besides NEU, and none of those are known for matching demonstrated need, even for freshman applicants right? I’m just wondering whether I should basically mentally prepare myself for being unable to attend them due to the costs being overwhelming (if I even get in). I mean CSOM projects 65k a year for example, Boston is expensive to live in, and I’m sure they aren’t going to give me much fin aid.
Also Brown U? I heard Ivies meet full need but I’m guessing that doesn’t apply to transfer students as well.
@MYOS1634 yes. My community college is taking the lazy route and not notifying applicants until JKC does so I’m just trying to do all possible research I can so I’m not scrambling if/when I get it haha.
According to their common data set, about 15% of Drexel’s UG classes are 50 or above…Bryant I think has no class over 35; but the Drexel ones maybe more the earlier large lecture hall type general ed classes?
I made a thread on the Drexel forum and that’s what one poster said. The intro level classes were bigger and had TAs teaching sections/going over materials.
However, I just found out that I did not receive the JKC scholarship, so with Drexel potential debt is 13-15k lower than the next best option. Unless I find out I get into another school with a big ol’ merit scholarship, it really seems like I’m going to be a Dragon next yr.
Thanks @happy1 and @MYOS1634 . I’m meeting with an admissions rep from Drexel because they happen to be in my area today so I can ask questions. It’s my first time meeting with an admissions rep since high school. Is it weird to ask questions like “What sets you apart from the other schools I’ve gotten into: , _, etc etc.”? I mean I know the co-op is an obvious answer but I just wanted to know if there’s anything else I was missing. I was going to ask about study abroad, international co ops, and just adding an extra co op in general.
That all sounds just fine. My feeling is once you are accepted then you should ask away (within the realm of reasonableness/courtesy). They already decided that they want you as a student and now you need to decide if the school fits your needs. Good luck.
I have no idea. UDel and Villanova won’t make decisions until after spring grades are out. And the other ones just say before June or before June 15th.
You should look at the deposit fee deadline for the colleges that accepted you. If you wait for other schools or are too indecisive you can miss out on a spot.
