Accepted Early Decision, What do I do now?

KhAn_T1m · 01-31-2005, 05:40 PM

Hello, two quick questions.
I was accepted ED to University of Rochester. Now I guess I need to witdhraw my apps at other schools, especially schools that I have already been accepted to (rolling, one or two RD schools gave me acceptance early, and I have a couple applications that are out being processed RD). But withdrawing my apps seem a little disconcerting, I mean, what happens if I have a bad week while taking the midterms and do poorly (which is definitely in the realm of possibility)? Also, what happens if I get a C in one of the quarters during the midyear report, or a C overall even?
So my main question is: How bad does one really have to do in order to be released from the acceptance of ED?

Also, I know that I have to withdraw my applications at other schools, as well as acceptances, ( and I am not willing to attend any of these schools over UR), but I do not believe there is a definite date or length of time in which I have to withdraw. Technically, can I wait to withdraw my applications at my second choice school, covering my base if something bad happens, until the last possible moment? Thanks.

jrpar · 01-31-2005, 06:33 PM

No, you need to withdraw all your other apps promptly.

ohnoes · 01-31-2005, 06:49 PM

It's very tough to get kicked out of ED. Unless you are accepted by one of the superelitely competitive colleges, a C or two most likely won't make much of a difference after you are accepted - colleges understand that people get senioritis.

KhAn_T1m · 02-05-2005, 04:36 PM

withdrew everything. I hope all goes well.

go48 · 02-05-2005, 04:57 PM

I dont think you need to withdraw the rd apps... you can just wait for the answers for the fun of it but ur stuck with your ed school even if the others offer to pay you to come... btw what's U of rochester???

KhAn_T1m · 02-05-2005, 06:34 PM

University of Rochester, it's a good school located in Rochester, New York (upstate).

KhAn_T1m · 02-05-2005, 07:49 PM

Umm I really dont think you can just wait for the answers for the fun. From earlier posts, it seems scary and risky to just leave your acceptences/apps hanging at colleges when ur accepted ED already. Do they check? I withdrew all my apps, this is just for curiousity purposes.

go48 · 02-05-2005, 07:51 PM

i dont agree.. if u enroll in your ed school why shouldnt you be able to know "what ur worth" by seeing what other schools want you ..after all you paid an app fee..might as well get something for it ..

funkyspoon · 02-05-2005, 07:55 PM

yea, but if you're definitely going to School A, you shouldn't take a spot at School B from kids who are seriously considering B. that's just not fair.

go48 · 02-05-2005, 07:57 PM

thats one way of looking at it ... but i still wouldnt withdraw...

bettina · 02-05-2005, 08:00 PM

I believe that you make a pledge to the ED school that you will withdraw all other applications upon acceptance. Don't make the mistake of getting yourself rescinded by not following your promise. It would look bad if schools share lists and they see you on someone's RD list. Regardless as to if this will happen or not, the ethical thing to do is to withdraw now.

funkyspoon · 02-05-2005, 08:04 PM

i second that, bettina. you sign a contract when you apply ed. you shouldn't betray your integrity (and your acceptance!) by finding loopholes in that contract.

KhAn_T1m · 02-05-2005, 08:12 PM

yes. the only reason i did it was because of the fact that there was a contract that i signed to withdraw, even tho that contract never stated a specific time in which i should withdraw, i can withrdaw in may if i felt like it..

sligokier · 02-05-2005, 10:07 PM

Dont listen to the guy who told you not to withdraw the other aps----thats nuts. If you get caught you are in deep ****. By the way, congrats--the University of Rochester is an excellent school--great music department (Eastman School) great Medical School etc. Good luck

werd814 · 02-05-2005, 11:23 PM

it does seem really awful taking a spot from a kid who might really REALLY want to go to that school