Realistically, what are my chances for aid/merit at Bocconi? (Intl student, BEMACS)
Hey guys, Bocconi is my absolute dream school, but tbh, I can’t go unless I get a serious scholarship or financial aid. My family just cannot afford it otherwise.
I’m aiming for BEMACS. Here’s my profile so far:
GPA: 4.89/5.00 (got this consistently for both years)
SAT: taking it in August, scoring between 1470 and 1500 on my practice mocks right now.
I really need some brutally honest advice from anyone who’s gone through this.
First, for the Bocconi Merit Awards, is a 1470-1500 SAT actually competitive enough to get a tuition waiver for BEMACS? Or do people usually need a 1500+ to even get considered for merit money since BEMACS is so competitive?
Second, I’m definitely going to apply for the ISU need-based scholarship because I need a safety net. For intl students who did the whole ISEEU Parificato paperwork, how much of a nightmare is it? And if you meet the income threshold, do you actually get the waiver, or do people get rejected even if they're under the limit? Since if I go for it I will totally have to gamble with it, as the results come after the classes even start.
Lastly, does applying in the early session give me a better edge for aid, or should I wait for winter if I think I can grind my SAT score up higher?
Any insights or reality checks would mean a lot. TIA