might be a dumb question, but is it possible to negotiate scholarship if you only have the one acceptance from round 1?

phrased as: I want to explore MBA potentially without sponsorship so I have optionality, is it possible to reconsider a larger number?

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Worst they can do is say no. But I think it’s pretty unlikely unless you can demonstrate need

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Does not hurt to ask

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Eh, doesn’t make sense - what’s your best alternative

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I understand but those are hypotheticals. FWIW, I wouldn’t budge until you had actual other acceptances with $$.

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