Accept before you can defer?

zearite
Thu, 29 Nov 2012 23:26:51 +0000

Hi,

I’m really sorry if this is in the wrong forum, but I couldn’t find it in my Google searches.

I’ve been accepted to Graduate school and would need to submit my response tomorrow. I find that I may need to defer my admission (I understand that not all cases will be accepted), but for now I need to “accept” or “decline” my offer. Hence the silly question: if I want to defer my admission, do I accept my offer or decline the offer?

If I accept it, would I be able to ask for a deferral after?

It’s largely my fault for waiting last minute to review my options, as I was waiting for other schools before I make my decision.

Hopefully someone can help me.

Thanks so much!

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