<p>Actually, from my understanding (and I’m just a mom/survivor!!) there is a difference between HOUSING deposits and the deposit that secures your kid’s admission. (That’s the one you can’t send to more than one school.) Read each school’s policies carefully – many will refund (part or all) of a housing deposit if notice is given by a certain date. </p>
<p>Last year, d had academic acceptances from schools, which triggers those pesky housing notices. She perused the sites, saw which had guaranteed housing, which would hold honors housing for honors students, etc. I think I remember sending a HOUSING deposit to U of Oklahoma, as they had more students than beds (she did not attend there, we “donated” the thirty bucks).</p>
<p>I would recommend you call each strong contender school’s office of residence life and housing and ask what their recommendation is. </p>
<p>Happy audition year and break a leg!</p>