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friendly reminder that YOU CAN WAIT UNTIL APRIL 15 TO MAKE YOUR GRAD SCHOOL DECISION. Not April 14th, not as soon as you get the offer, APRIL 15th! Here are a couple of reasons why 
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1. There may be more 
. You can compare packages (i.e. uni A is giving you $$, uni b is giving you 5k more, but you really want to go to uni A) so you either bring that offer back (respectfully) or u ask what fellowships you are eligible for to offset pay differences (2/6)
. You can compare packages (i.e. uni A is giving you $$, uni b is giving you 5k more, but you really want to go to uni A) so you either bring that offer back (respectfully) or u ask what fellowships you are eligible for to offset pay differences (2/6)
Not so guaranteed, but some schools (cough UCI) have recruitment fellowships that are in addition to your stipend. re: diversity fellowships, deans scholarships, awards for undergraduate achievement. These are added in as a sweeteners (3/6)
2. Grad school is a huge decision. Nobody is going to take the offer back and *nobody* should be pressuring you to make a decision. Disclaimer here though is that if you are abs sure ur not interested in a program, do let them kno so tht space is opened for another student. (4/6)
3. W/ that last point, don't be surprised if an offer comes rolling in a bit later then others. I received a spot from a uni in early March with award money, which led to more offered at my current institution (wouldn't have been able to accept if I accepted another offer)
offered at my current institution (wouldn't have been able to accept if I accepted another offer)
All in all, don't let folks bully you into making a choice, bc it will happen. Be honest and say "While I thoroughly enjoyed my time during interviews and Uni x is in my top choices, I am taking time to make an informed decision" You got this 
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Want to circle back here and point out again that it is also very important you keep in mind that you are occupying a seat if you have an offer, so if you are sure you are not interested, do give the seat to another deserving student 
https://twitter.com/bmwiernik/status/1355012569803739140?s=20
https://twitter.com/bmwiernik/status/1355012569803739140?s=20
