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30 Apr 2013, 09:40
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Hey everyone,
I'm just wondering what the normal amount of time is that most schools give a student to confirm an acceptance? I received a phone call with my first acceptance, but they have only given me 9 days to confirm and pay a nonrefundable $3500 deposit. I shouldn't feel like I'm being pressured to sign up for a gym membership when it comes to my graduate degree!
What's everyone say on this?
I'm just wondering what the normal amount of time is that most schools give a student to confirm an acceptance? I received a phone call with my first acceptance, but they have only given me 9 days to confirm and pay a nonrefundable $3500 deposit. I shouldn't feel like I'm being pressured to sign up for a gym membership when it comes to my graduate degree!
What's everyone say on this?
30 Apr 2013, 09:54
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Hi there,
Firstly, CONGRATULATIONS! That's great news - it's a relief getting that first call! The general rule of thumb is 1.5 - 2 months to confirm at most of the top programs in earlier rounds and 2 weeks to 1 month in later rounds. Therefore 9 days is a little on the short side but at this stage but it's not shocking.
An option open to you is to contact the admissions department and state you really need some more time to think about this. Be it you want to talk to people you trust or just personal reflection, that you feel you can't make a decision this quickly. Keep in mind, this only applies if they did not post publicly how long they would give you. Some schools state that directly on their website in which case they may not be lenient.
Schools can be understanding especially if they know their time frame is on the short side. However, keep in mind there are a lot of other factors. Are they coming up on a waitlist decision date? Do they have internal cut offs on when to finalize a class?
However, the basic rule of life is in play: you won't know if you don't ask. If they say no, that's then a discussion around if you are comfortable forfeiting this acceptance as you wait for others.
Hope that helps!
Bhavik
Firstly, CONGRATULATIONS! That's great news - it's a relief getting that first call! The general rule of thumb is 1.5 - 2 months to confirm at most of the top programs in earlier rounds and 2 weeks to 1 month in later rounds. Therefore 9 days is a little on the short side but at this stage but it's not shocking.
An option open to you is to contact the admissions department and state you really need some more time to think about this. Be it you want to talk to people you trust or just personal reflection, that you feel you can't make a decision this quickly. Keep in mind, this only applies if they did not post publicly how long they would give you. Some schools state that directly on their website in which case they may not be lenient.
Schools can be understanding especially if they know their time frame is on the short side. However, keep in mind there are a lot of other factors. Are they coming up on a waitlist decision date? Do they have internal cut offs on when to finalize a class?
However, the basic rule of life is in play: you won't know if you don't ask. If they say no, that's then a discussion around if you are comfortable forfeiting this acceptance as you wait for others.
Hope that helps!
Bhavik
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30 Apr 2013, 09:56
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It really depends on the school, and when you get accepted. When you're getting down to round 3 (or getting accepted off of the WL) schools want to make sure they'll have butts in seats for the fall.
Is there anything else that has you worried about the school outside of the deposit deadline?
edit: - also agree with the above comment, if you need more time it doesnt hurt to ask for it.
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