Addendum Pertaining to Guaranteed Matriculation As tuition deposit deadlines approach, I hereby reiterate my continued interest in attending the University of Wisconsin-Madison. In addition to admission at George Mason University, I am willing to pass up the following scholarship offers to attend law school in my home state:• $9,000 at the University of Tennessee (contingent on good standing)• $25,500 at the University of Indiana-Bloomington (contingent on a 3.0 GPA)• $30,000 at the University of Arkansas (contingent on a 2.0 GPA)• $45,000 at DePaul University (contingent on a 3.3 GPA)• $60,000 at the University of St. Thomas (contingent on good standing)• $68,400 at Hamline University (contingent on a 3.0 GPA)
I'd already sent them this:QuoteAddendum Pertaining to Guaranteed Matriculation As tuition deposit deadlines approach, I hereby reiterate my continued interest in attending the University of Wisconsin-Madison. In addition to admission at George Mason University, I am willing to pass up the following scholarship offers to attend law school in my home state:• $9,000 at the University of Tennessee (contingent on good standing)• $25,500 at the University of Indiana-Bloomington (contingent on a 3.0 GPA)• $30,000 at the University of Arkansas (contingent on a 2.0 GPA)• $45,000 at DePaul University (contingent on a 3.3 GPA)• $60,000 at the University of St. Thomas (contingent on good standing)• $68,400 at Hamline University (contingent on a 3.0 GPA) And I need to update my file or something... ARGH! I'M FREAKING OUT!Dear Madison,Who do I have to sleep with to get into your school? -gratif.
gratif: if you really want to attend school there, be prepared to get admitted off the waitlist this summer. Keep sending them continued interest statements, and updates on your achievements and accomplishments. The scholarships are not going to be that persuasive IMHO, b/c that's some other schools' opinion of you. You need to get them to change WI's opinion. They don't care what DePaul thinks. Visiting also can't hurt. Go meet Dean Hall.
Campus should be pretty quiet on the 21st (the last commencement ceremony is the 20th), so if I were you, I'd call the Admissions Office and let them know you're coming for a visit-maybe you can get a tour? Even if you don't want to meet with Dean Hall, at least they'll have your name as someone with a demonstrated interest in the school. You should definitely make some time for grabbing a beer at the Terrace and taking in the gorgeous view. I'd also suggest State St. (of course) and trying a slice of mac 'n cheese pizza at Ian's (on Frances St.). I'm finishing up my undergrad here, so if you have any other questions about campus/Madison, let me know!
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