Applying to other schools for finaid leverage?
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11 Sep 2009, 08:39
Hi all, I've been happy to read people's useful comments here.
I want to apply to USC Macc next year. I really need and want a good scholarship. Several MaCC admittees here said they received 1/2 scholarships. But one noted -- "it seems like if you were accepted to another school, USC starts throwing money at you"
Honestly, it's 'SC for me, at this moment; not only do they have a great reputation, but I love 'SC and I want to work in LA.
But, in order to get a better scholarship offer from 'SC, should I apply to other schools as well? Or should I head the other way, and just lay down my devotion to 'SC on the application?
BTW, I have 3.8 at a top univ, about 650 gmat, a couple years of interesting work exp.
Other MaCC programs I'd consider are CSU Fullerton, CSU LA, UCSD. Is it even worth applying to them to get leverage? Should I stop focusing just on LA?
Thanks!