Which offer is better?

MYOS1634
Thu, 24 Mar 2016 10:47:53 +0000

MIT actually has excellent programs in foreign language and economics, and a host of non stem offerings due to the hass requirements. You could fashion your own ‘core’ if you wanted.
I would call MIT and tell them you’re very appreciative for the offer, they’re your first choice but you got a no-loan offer from Columbia so things for complicated… might they be able to use their professional judgement to reassess your need?
Focus on lowering the loan - work study is actually a good deal, jobs are plentiful and working at MIT is great for your resume and experience.