| Good point, Stringfollies, about lower cost. If cost is important it is a good idea to make a table for each school including tuition, all fees, room, board, scholarships, travel costs, etc. and get a bottom-line cost of attendance for each school. I wouldn't count loans offered, assuming similar loans can be obtained for each school if necessary. Other factors like quality of education and teacher should matter more in the final decision, but at least you can see clearly the cost and not be too swayed by a flattering larger grant (toward a larger tuition).
On another scholarship topic, I've heard that instrumentalists tend to get more money for equal talent than vocalists at some schools. Has anyone else heard or noticed that? |