<p>I need help guys- I'm in a serious conundrum-</p>
<p>I go to Illinois Wesleyan, got a full ride as a transfer to Grinnell college in Iowa, got into georgetown university as a transfer but without aid-</p>
<p>I'll rather not stay at ill.wesleyan- I can't go to grinnell cos my parents don't like grinnell and I can't go to georgetown cos they can't afford georgetown-</p>
<p>do you think a move from illinois wesleyan to grinnell is worth it? </p>
<p>Do you think making my parents sacrifice a lot of their assets to let me go to Georgetown is worth not staying at Illinois Wesleyan- Georgetown will be absolutely perfect for my concentration and career goals~</p>
<p>bumpity,
you may want to make this post a little more clear- if you can't go to grinell because your parents don't like it, then what is the question about would a move to grinell be worth it? i think a full ride a grinell would surely be something you should think about, especially if money is a factor. It does not have nearly the same name recognition as Geogetown will, but it is a great education and will set you up nicely if you are thinking about grad school. That shouldn't be a thinker if you are paying to go to Ill. Wesleyan- but if there is a way to make Georgetown work, you should also think about that; a degree from Georgetown can open up lots of doors. Also, if you are a freshman this year, you may consider going back to Ill. Wes for another year, keeping up the same level work that got you into these 2 schools and apply next year to a wider range of schools where you could get the aid you need. I am actually in a similar situation- today I received almost a full merit based scholarship from Wash. U, but was leaning toward Georgetown before. I am also still waiting to hear from Penn. Best of luck to you whatever you decide</p>
<p>I have a full ride as well to ill. wesleyan so the grinnell full ride isn't a big lure for my parents-</p>
<p>I know, with a well constructed argument and a lot of hardwork I can get my parents to see reason to let me go to grinnell OR sacrifice to let me go to georgetown- (but that will need a lot of sacrificing on their part, so I'll feel really bad about making them pay 50 grand a year)</p>
<p>but exactly, as you cleverly suggested, I'm somewhat hesitant(in terms of getting to persuade them to let me go to either schools,; it'll involve a lot of emotional energy and emotional tension) since I can always apply to more schools next year-(Harvard is a big contender as I was waitlisted this year)</p>
<p>The problem with this strategy is that I may still not get aid at georgetown(I'm an international transfer student and they ussually don't have money for international transfers) and harvard is a long shot~ noone can predict the almighty harvard adcom!</p>
<p>so I guess grinnell offers a nice safe middle ground for me- it's not georgetown, neither is it harvard, but it's better than ill. wesleyan and yea, it's great for grad school-</p>
<p>(wot was my questions again, lol!)</p>
<p>I guess iI'll like to know if:</p>
<p>I. I should go to Grinnell now (I can always persuade my parents to say yes)
II. I should persuade them to pay for Georgetown now (even though they have to sacrifice a lot of their assets, but paying for Georgetown is doable)
III. I should remain at Ill. wesleyan, shoot for Georgetwon with money for next year and Harvard for next year (the problem with that is that if I don't achieve either goals, I'll be stuck at Wesleyan)</p>
<p>To anyone who understands my jibberish and can respond thanks so much!
Please post away!</p>
<p>Georgetown maintains a need-blind admissions policy. That is, in making admissions decisions, the University does not consider a student's ability to pay the costs of education. Georgetown's philosophy is that applicants should be considered on the basis of their achievements, talents, and potential, and not on their ability to pay. Georgetown is one of a handful of higher education institutions that adhere to this policy.</p>
<p>It is the University's policy to meet the full demonstrated financial need of each eligible Georgetown student. This means that the University will work with students to develop a financial aid package that enables every student who is offered admission to Georgetown the opportunity to attend. Packages include grants from the University and the federal government, student loans, and self-help arrangements such as work-study programs. The University believes that the socioeconomic diversity that these policies help foster is beneficial not only for individual students, but for the entire Georgetown community."</p>
<p>Keep in mind that one huge selling point about Georgetown, if you are a prospective law student, is the early assurance program.</p>
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Early Assurance
The Early Assurance Program is designed to encourage top undergraduates
from Georgetown University to apply to the Law Center. The Program is for Juniors
currently enrolled at Georgetown University, and students in all majors are encouraged to apply. Applications are due by March 15 of your junior year. Early acceptance is designed to give students the freedom to pursue a less conventional curriculum during his or her senior year and is non-binding. For additional information on the Early Assurance Program, please contact the dean of your college.
Early Assurance applicants are exempted from taking the LSAT and registering with the LSDAS. Instead, please include an official transcript with at least five semesters of undergraduate grades. Early Assurance applicants must submit two recommendations, one of which must be the Early Assurance Dean's Certification Form. Competitive Early Assurance applicants should have an undergraduate GPA of at least a 3.8.
<p>nekocase: I know georgetown is needblind, but they don't have money for international transfer students that's why I'm stuck-
trying to negotiate sth with their financial aid office tho- again, thanks!</p>
<p>thanks guys!
only bad thing's that I'll have to serve my parents as an indentured servant for the rest of my life~hehe!
c u in gtown nspeds-(that's if u don't go to uchicago)</p>
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c u in gtown nspeds-(that's if u don't go to uchicago)
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<p>Are you going?!</p>
<p>Send me a PM if you want scoop on the dorms!:)</p>
<p>Edit: Also, if you present your case professionally, you might be able to obtain some good aid. I know many transfers who did that, and I might be able to put you in contact with one.</p>