<p>Good evening all,</p>
<p>Alrighty, so here goes... Essentially what's going on is that I'm not very happy at my current school, screwed up a bit my first year (I'm now a sophomore), and may lose my scholarship if my GPA dips below a 3.0 this semester (which I am trying very hard to not let happen). Naturally, I've been looking around at other schools, and am very interested in an out of state school that I found. I think that I could get in, but the only real thing holding me back is the cost of attendance that my family and I would be paying. However, it is slightly less than if I lost my scholarship at my current school. I'm very very interested in this other school though.</p>
<p>What would you guys do?</p>
<p>Perhaps look into if they offer merit based scholarships or need-based if you need it. You could always apply, get in, and see what they really offer you.</p>
<p>I don’t qualify for need based. I’m probably going to apply, even though it’s like $50, but I guess I just have to bite the bullet on that.</p>
<p>If your gut tells you to go, then go, especially if the price wouldn’t significantly vary.</p>
<p>That being said, I wouldn’t compare the schools with the “lost my scholarship here” versus “transferred to there” mentality. You might need higher than a 3.0 not only for your home institution’s scholarship, but also for being a competitive applicant. I’d compare the cost of the other school you’re considering to the cost of your current school with the scholarship still in play.</p>
<p>If you consider the schools in the way I advise (and thus are looking at a significant difference in price tag between the two), then your gut may have to take a back seat.</p>
<p>The school I’m looking at only has a 2.5 gpa requirement. My gut IS telling me to go, but my practical side says maybe not due to cost. I mean it can probably be afforded, but I’d rather not make things too tight on everyone (I’m not sure that it would be for that matter).</p>
<p>Bump, any other thoughts? Should I just apply and take it from there?</p>