Not seeking scholarship money help chances?

no, that answers my question. If the schools even allow you to ask how much or any money you want/need. I just didn't want to put myself in a position where I checked off yes I need some money and then they see my scores and are insulted that i would even ask, and have this hurt my chances.

oh ok cool, and for what its worth, they could give a scholarship with those numbers if you fit a demographic or any other reason.

Sometimes there is a box, Check it and see what happens.

For reference I have a half ride at a top 20 and you gpa KILLS mine, but I have a 720 gmat. I think apps are down, its a private school with a sick endowment and they may be scrambling to fill the class.

I was offered nothing, then asked for an extension and shortly after that given the $$

If I had signed on at the deadline I wouldn't have gotten anything.

I think the main thing that does have an impact is if you're sponsored by a company and that company is footing the MBA bill.

Not only do they know that you need no scholarship money, you're a guaranteed +1 to their employment stats and since you won't be actively recruiting during your time at B-school, you'll probably be more active in clubs...or at the very least, not compete against the other students.

To clear up the scholarship process a bit - a lot of schools automatically consider you for scholarships. And, from talking to other people going to schools this year, most schools will throw you at least a little something if you get in. Some schools require a separate scholarship process (Dartmouth required an extra essay and financial info) before you're accepted, some have the process start only after you've been accepted, and some automatically consider everyone.

The full-tuition fellowships or other big $ scholarships typically require extra steps - in terms of essays, interviews or some other screening - . But, again, for the smaller scholarships, many schools will automatically consider you. (Also % of students receiving financial aid is a component of some rankings so schools do have some incentive to throw you a bone)

Hope this helps, good luck applying