Master

to decline their offers and give up my spot for waitlisted people. Is this necessary? What's the best way to write this letter?

nvm
im just gonna copy off of my other college rejection letters

Northstarmom

Just say something like, "Thank you for your offer of admission to the freshmen class of 2008. While I appreciate that opportunity, I'll be attending XXX university instead."
Sincerely,


or you could just send back the reply card that many colleges enclose with their acceptance letter.

Whatever method you use, do let colleges know if you'll be rejecting their offer. That way, the admissions officers will know whether to turn to their waitlist. The college that you are passing on is probably someone's dream school.

khaki

"As you know doubt know, the class of 2012 has been one of the most competitive admissions process in the history of higher education in America. Despite the enormous number of qualified offers that I have received, I can only attend a limited number of colleges. I therefore regret to inform you that you have not been accepted by [your name].

Do not fret. There are a myriad of wonderful students out there, and it's important to find the ones that are the best fit for you. I'm sure that you will find yourself an excellent, hard-working, and intelligent class of 2012 that will surely go places. Best of luck,

[you name]"

Basically, parody a college rejection letter .

citygirlsmom

there is usally a card included in your acceptance packet that you can fill out and send back in

riverrunner

Brilliant, khaki! I've been nagging my d to get this little job done. Now she'll know just what to say.

cn173

perhaps you should finish the letter with "I once again thank you for your interest in me and wish you the best in your admissions career."

toledo

You guys are too funny!

aznfishy

ya just fill out the reply card that the colleges sent u w/ the acceptance package. my parents want me to do the same as the OP but it wont make any difference how early u turn them down since they only resort to the waitlist after may 1st...

CountingDown

If you know you aren't attending, let the school know NOW. We have a friend who was one of twenty kids on a priority waitlist at a top university who was notified in *mid-April* that a spot had become available. They wanted to snag him before the student committed elsewhere. By that point, however, this student had already committed heart and soul to another school. We were all suprised that the school was making waitlist calls in April, but this student was very special and these things do happen. I can't be more specific as it would reveal this person's identifying info.

My point is -- with all the kids on waitlists this year, be kind and pay your good fortune forward by alleviating someone's uncertainty.

screwitlah

I don't want to say what school I'm gonna attend. can i do that?

fencersmother

You don't have to tell them, though they may ask (two of my S's did just that).

katliamom

DD sent a letter with a nice but very short 'thanks but no thanks' letter, and then put 'thin envelope' on the outside. It made us smile and hope it made someone in Madison smile as well.

dadtimesthree

Send them, and don't get cute or flip about it. You obviously thought enough of these schools to apply there in the first place, and they thought enough of you to admit you, so be respectful. You never know whether something will happen which makes you want to transfer to one of the schools, or attend graduate or professional school at one (or even deal with someone from the school later on in a professional capacity), and the absolute last thing you want is to burn any bridges. It may seem like fun now, but it's really not worth the potential consequences, no matter how remote they may be.

screwitlah

hmmm, if the colleges DO ask what college i'm gonna attend, it's okay if I decline to say?

copter

I'd like to thank your parents for encouraging you to practice good manners.