waitlist to merit scholarship

Colleges & Universities University of Chicago
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<p>I was counting on getting in and was wishing for (though not expecting) a merit scholarship.</p>

<p>I was waitlisted. Basically, I am trying to decide how aggressively I should make my case to the admissions office in the next month.</p>

<p>Basically, here’s the gist of my situation. I got full tuition to emory. Even if I eventually get off the waitlist at Chicago, should I pass up the money at emory? (note that I do not expect to get any need-based). Personally, I would be happy at both, although I had been in love with Chicago mmuch more than emory. advice on this please</p>

<p>finally, is there the slightest ppossibility of going from waiting list to getting a merit scholarship?</p>

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<p>From their blog:

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<p>[Chicago’s</a> Uncommon Application](<a href=“http://uncommonapplication.blogspot.com/]Chicago’s”>http://uncommonapplication.blogspot.com/)</p>

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<p>Wow - congrat’s on Emory. </p>

<p>A big part of your decision is going to be how you and your folks can deal with the money. If you are considering taking on heavy debt - don’t do it. If your folks are in a position to pay (or to borrow without sinking their retirement … too much, anyway) and are willing to do so, then discuss the situation with them. Whats right for one student and family may be wrong for another.</p>