Advice on negotiating a scholarship offer with a R2 school after already enrolling to a R1 school with a full ride?

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I was accepted and received a full scholarship to school X. I applied to 3 other schools R2 which are all ranked at least slightly higher than school X. For some R2 schools I would still only even consider that if I got at least half covered. Any tips on how to navigate? I will also have to submit my deposit for school X before hearing final decisions from round 2 schools

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There are so many posts about this. Also, google. Article upon articles upon articles. Also this seems premature since you may just get rejected from all your R2 schools.

As far as the deposit you’ll just have to accept the sunk cost if you decide to go to one of your R2 schools.

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