accept at more than one school -- ethically correct?

Neonzeus
Wed, 09 Jan 2008 12:09:48 +0000

It’s definitely ok. The schools know that some kids are going to do this to preserve their options, and some of the housing offices warn that you get the better dorms based on how quickly you respond.

At Penn State, the housing deposit will be returned but the admissions deposit is forfeited if your kid changes his/her mind. The school makes some nice bucks this way! Between wait-lists and rolling admissions, if your kid changes his/her mind later, the school will fill the spot.