<p>My son is an international student applying this fall. His favorite school has a pre-application which he has submitted and has been approved to apply. He has decided to do ED there but has noticed some discrepancies on the site of the school. He wrote a polite email (at least we think so) asking if the ED is open to internationals. He didn’t mention the discrepancies of course. The answer was just this sentence: This option is available to international students who have been serious about their research.
Please advise us if this is simply a busy office style or the admission officer implies that DS hasn’t researched the school. Should he just thank about the answer or maybe he should explain why he hasn’t been certain about the options from exploring the website?
Thanks.</p>
<p>He probably should send another e-mail mentioning the discrepencies. That way, the school can clarify the info on their website, and they won’t think that internationals inquiring about ED are people who haven’t bothered to read their website.</p>
<p>My guess is that the wording had nothing to do with the idea that you hadn’t read the website. What they may be saying is that the ED option is available to international students but strongly hinting to you that there are issues for international students to consider before doing so ( for example, financial aid is not available or equally available to internationals at many schools ). If there is a discrepancy on the website, you can certainly bring it to their attention.</p>
<p>I agree that you should be more specific in your question.
Often ED for internationals is only allowed if not applying for fin aid.</p>
<p>Just word it that you are asking for clarification.</p>