Please Mr. UPS man, come our way!!!

fallenchemist
Mon, 15 Mar 2010 08:36:11 +0000

I think you meant by that last sentence would it be inappropriate of you to eventually decide against Tulane given its offer. The answer is no, it is not inappropriate. You need to decide where you want to go based on factors unique to yourself. Money is just one factor, although for most people a critical one. But certainly if your family is wealthy or at least comfortable to the point where approximately $160,000 over 4 years is not a major drain on them, then you can put money as a consideration aside and focus on the difference between Tulane and the other schools you eventually get into. I noticed you are looking at a couple of LAC’s, at least. And a couple of the best ones at that. Clearly there are differences in these schools and Tulane in terms of size, research, and some other factors. So they present some clear choices and if you feel their environment fits you better than Tulane, then that is what you should do (again, putting money aside). Tulane made you a great, generous offer, but you earned it also. It in no way should make you feel obligated that you have to choose Tulane. I hope you do, you would obviously be a tremendous asset to the incoming class and the school. Besides, my D is a China Studies major and I am sure you could tell her a lot! LOL. But you need to do what is best for you.