How to turn down schools?

amk933
Tue, 10 Apr 2012 15:25:26 +0000

Hi everyone! :)

I am sorry for posting yet another thread over the course of the last two weeks, but I really need this question answered.

In the college admissions process I did fall in love with most of the schools I applied to. I have made my mind about which one I will be going to and have already committed. However, I just can’t find the power to click on the decline button om some the offers I have.

The UK was easy - you just click withdraw application and that’s all. Schools there are not nearly as interested in you as a person, they just care about your academics.

The US, however - super difficult. All of the schools I was accepted to keep calling me on the phone…and I know that had I not been accepted to my top choice, I would have gladly gone to each and every one of them. All these calls, letters, emails, invitations just make me feel bad as a person because I will not justify the confidence in my candidacy warranted through my admission to these schools.

I have put up a little, individual email for every school explaining that I do love the school, yet I cannot attend because I will follow my dream and go to my top choice (where I will fit best as well). But still…that doesn’t make me feel any better.

Is this feeling bad normal and what should I do when I turn schools down?
Also, should I mention the name of the school I am going to in the email apologizing for my declining their offer, or should I explain that I will not be attending without mentioning any names?

Thank you so much for your advice again! :)