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NvrEvrGvUp
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Negotiating Merit Scholarships 26 Feb 2014, 15:23
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Hi,

Has anyone had any experience negotiating the amount of merit scholarship received? I've heard it's possible but unsure how to go about doing so.

Any advice would be appreciated.

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Rich
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Negotiating Merit Scholarships 26 Feb 2014, 23:00
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Hi,

Has anyone had any experience negotiating the amount of merit scholarship received? I've heard it's possible but unsure how to go about doing so.

Any advice would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Rich
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Thanks for the laugh. I am so far removed from any scholarship chance, let alone negotiating one. :(
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Negotiating Merit Scholarships 27 Feb 2014, 12:29
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It has definitely been done. It seems like most people are vague about the other schools that are in the mix when they ask for more money. On the other hand, some people come right out and say that they have $X from Y school, and while they would love to attend School Z, they are not sure if they can turn down all that money.

Bottom line advice: be polite and tactful and you never know what will happen. The worst they can do is say "no."
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Negotiating Merit Scholarships 27 Feb 2014, 12:37
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It has definitely been done. It seems like most people are vague about the other schools that are in the mix when they ask for more money. On the other hand, some people come right out and say that they have $X from Y school, and while they would love to attend School Z, they are not sure if they can turn down all that money.

Bottom line advice: be polite and tactful and you never know what will happen. The worst they can do is say "no."
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Agreed with this. I tried (and failed) but I was very polite, straightforward. Doesn't hurt.