<p>I recently received a “likely letter” from a college very high on my list which made it very clear that I would be offered admission come April 1. My mid-year report was stellar and would give the admissions office no reason to re-evaluate my application. Would it be the wise and ethical thing to do to withdraw my applications from other colleges lower on my list this late in the game? I am extremely confident I would choose my “likely letter” college over any of my safety schools. Should I withdraw my safety school applications to allow other qualified applicants the opportunity for admission to what may be their first or second choice schools? Is it even practical to withdraw when there is only a month before decisions are officially rendered?</p>
<p>You have no reason – ethical or otherwise-- to withdraw your other applicants since you aren’t obligated to make a decision until May.</p>
<p>A likely letter is a great sign, but until you have a definite yes in your hand, don’t jeopardize your future by withdrawing your other apps.</p>
<p>A likely letter isn’t a certain admittance. You have no obligation to withdraw an application, and you certainly shouldn’t do so until you are officially offered admission at the school you hope to attend.</p>
<p>No don’t do it. Remember what likely means</p>
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<p>No reason to. If nothing else, you can feel smug in turning down those other schools for (what I presume to be) an elite school.</p>
<p>You’re not expected to withdraw other apps, and should certainly not, just in case.</p>
<p>No way. Don’t withdraw the others. It’s a great position you’re currently in but it’ll be even greater when you can see what financial incentives may come into play (even if FA isn’t a concern for you)</p>
<p>Don’t worry, don’t withdraw. They have waitlists for a reason, so if you end up not accepting their offer, someone will fill the empty space.</p>
<p>Really, I wouldn’t want to risk it. Nothing is for-sure until you have an acceptance in your hand.</p>
<p>Definitely don’t withdraw yet.</p>
<p>I knew a guy in college who had received a “Likely” letter from Harvard, then received a follow-up letter saying he should really have been rated as a “high possible.” He was ultimately wait-listed, then rejected. </p>
<p>In those days, “likely” officially meant “a 90% or better chance of admission”.</p>
<p>Oh, by the way, congrats on your letter! You must be really excited.</p>
<p>i disagree with most of the people who say likely letters dont mean admission. tho they’re called “likely,” its generally agreed that the decision isnt going to change</p>