<p>I am an International student and I have been accepted to 2 schools: Rollins (Orlando) and St. John’s (New York).</p>
<p>I like St. John’s more, and I want to go there, but the finances is the problem.
Rollins, with, their scholarship is the only option which my family can afford.</p>
<p>We are now looking for the possibilities of taking a loan so that I could go to St. John’s.
But the deposit deadline is in 2 days already.
Rollins granted me a 10 day extention.
I’ve asked for an extention at St. John’s but they never respond to e-mails so quickly.</p>
<p>So, now I’m thinking to submit the deposit to St. John’s, see if we can work out the finances, and if we won’t,
then I’m gonna tell St. John’s that I changed my mind and still will be able to submit my deposit to Rollins until the extended deadline.</p>
<p>Is it okay to do like this? or is it also like double depositing and may result in rejections?</p>
<p>What happens after I submit the deposit to a college?
And what happens if after a week I tell them that I’m not going there?
I understand that I lose my deposit money. That’s not a problem, but are there any other forfeits?</p>
<p>Submitting the deposit and then not attending is perfectly fine. It buys you some time to decide, but it also costs money. A lot of people will deposit to 2, 3, 4 colleges when they’re not sure about their final decision come May 1st. </p>
<p>It is, however, considered “courteous” that you reject a school’s offer of admission as soon as possible so other students on the wait-list can be given an opportunity at that school. It’s St. John’s though so I don’t really think it matters…</p>
<p>pch340 is completely wrong. You are not allowed to double (or triple or even quad deposit as he suggests) to buy time in deciding where to go. Though, your situation is a bit different as you’re working finances and have already secured an extension from one school. You should call St. John’s today as soon as possible to get a direct answer on whether or not you can get an extension to work out the money issues.</p>
<p>?? No that is false. Depositing a first payment to the school in NO way legally binds you to attend that institution. They are not asking for a definite answer regarding your admission, just whether or not you are willing to make that first deposit. After that, you can do whatever you want, you already gave them the money. It’s like enrolling in the school, and then dropping out. What can they do? Nothing. </p>
<p>If you are not sure, would like more time, and have the money, then by all means go for it. It’s better that you make sure you’re attending the right school. </p>
<p>I would check specifically for the school’s guidelines. Some will say that a deposit is “binding” but when it comes down to it there is not much they can do. Colleges sometimes actively pursue information regarding multiple deposits, and will sometimes revoke admission, but this is highly unlikely.
Rollins and SJU are NOT very competitive schools, and I doubt they would care if you made two deposits.</p>
<p>Again, I must stress that these are the LEGAL conditions. As I said, many consider it highly unethical to deposit to more than one school, but you can do as your conscience guides you.</p>
<p>Only in the situation of waitlists are you supposed to not go to a school to which you deposited.</p>
<p>"What many of these students and their parents don’t know is that double depositing is a violation of their responsibilities as established by the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC). "</p>
<p>As I said, your situation is a bit unique as you already have extended time to decide from one school. Thats why I said you should directly call the other.</p>
<p>It is perfectly okay to do that. I did it with Cal State La this year before I knew I was admitted into St. John’s. The money issue is a problem for me too, but my family is taking out loans. I figure im going to be in debt at some point anyway right? </p>
<p>I think you should go to St. John’s(but that is completely biased of me). Truthfully though, just follow your heart and do what you know would make you happiest.</p>
I put down my deposit for Monterey college because i havent heard from northridge college just yet csun is the school i wants to go… so what happen if csun accepts me and i change my mind and want to accept there offer what do i do can i withdraw from Monterey