what the heck? financial aid dropped 13k?

<p>I’ve been wondering: </p>

<p>Is it considered rude/tactless/bad-taste if I bargain with Caltech even if I’m not sure its my top choice? </p>

<p>In other words, even if Caltech does match (or even better by just a little) my MIT offer, I might still choose MIT. I’m just honestly not sure yet, but I’d like to know Caltech’s “real” financial offer while trying to make this difficult choice. </p>

<p>It just seems that the other ppl who bargain usually KNOW they want to go to the school making them pay more, and they’d go FOR SURE, if only that school would match another’s financial offer. </p>

<p>Opinions on this matter?</p>