WBFT: In a Bit of a Pickle!

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I’m in a bit of a pickle. My scheduled start of Pastry School is January 11, 2010 and its coming up fast (can you believe it’s already November?!?) In recent discussion with the pastry school itself, they’ve informed me I need to have some kind of financial plan in order for me to keep my spot for the January start date. By financial plan, they mean loans or a set payment plan. They’ve been pretty empathetic so far regarding my loan situation– the federal gov. has cut me off from loans and taking out private loans is simply not a smart financial decision, especially in this unsteady economy. Although I continue to apply for scholarships, enter random contest and research creative options, this is unfortunately not the kind of financial plan the school is looking for me! They want a guarantee they will get their tuition money, and at this point in time, I can not make that guarantee!

So, I’m in a pickle and have been trying to brainstorm a few options. Here’s what I’ve come up with…

1. Enroll in the schools payment plan, which is 3 payments of approx. $1,000. Its risky since I still don’t even have enough for just one payment, but I have the hope that some scholarships will come through in December. (Really, December is the season of Miracles… I deserve a Miracle too!… Okay, okay… I know I’m being cheesy again… I’ll try to sensor myself a bit next time!)
2. Defer until the spring semester. This gives me a bit more time to raise the money, is a bit more logical, but it is a delay… and I’m not fond of delays!
3. Defer indefinitely and set my sites on smaller programs for the time being. There are quite a few program in the LA area that are 12-24 weeks and range in price from $1,200-$2,400. A bit more reasonable for the wallet, somewhat less of a serious commitment, and gets me in the door, but doesn’t provide me with the certificate I was hoping for.

I have some serious thinking to do over the weekend! I can get really frustrated when I don’t achieve a goal I set for myself. Pastry school is my dream, and I want to make it happen. I know I can be a bit impatient, and maybe I have to come to terms with the fact that this might not happen right now (Grr, I so don’t want to!) Anyways, readers I would love to have your thoughts on the matter! Take my poll and let me know what you think is the best route to go!

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Happy Baking!

-Kristy

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