"Scholarship game" how does it work?

College Majors Music Majors
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<p>Hi, so I have a question about how scholarship things work.
I applied to Indiana University Jacobs School of Music and got into the program two months ago (B.M. in composition). I also entered and won their “High School Composition Competition” which awards total of $60000 ($15000 a year) to the winner. So I think I am pretty much all set, but there is a problem. I noticed that most people apply to multiple programs, compare their scholarship offers, sometimes negotiate with offices, and then make their final decisions. But in my case, Jacobs was my only college choice, because I knew I would not want to go to anywhere else (so I only applied to Jacobs. Looking back on it now, it was such a ridiculous and risky decision, but I really didn’t have any reason to apply to other programs). So my question is that, would the admissions office abuse the fact that Jacobs is my only choice and cut my potential scholarship harshly? Should I have applied to some other programs just to give them a reason to “want to” have me?</p>

<p>I know I may be overthinking, but anything that involves money is a serious issue for me. so…</p>

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<p>If you had applied to an equally reputable program and were offered more money it is possible that you could have used that information to convince Jacobs to give you more. You will never know. Live and learn. Best thing to do is not look back and just move forward. You got into your first and only choice with a boat load of money offered. I would say that is a pretty good job! Keep up the good work and your future should be very bright. Also, if you think you need more money it would not hurt to just go ahead and speak to Jacobs or write them about your financial need. Best of luck!</p>

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<p>one more thing junebug: how would they even know you only applied to one school?</p>

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<p>Thank you CLRN8MOM for your answer.</p>

<p>They asked me on the application if I was applying to other schools.</p>