Potential ethical dilemma

trevian
Mon, 19 Dec 2005 19:33:38 +0000

I got three acceptances from three schools in the mail today. I thought this was marvelous news especially since I am hoping to be considered for a competitive scholarship at one of the three schools. Unfortunately I found out that one of the other school’s admissions decision is binding, meaning that since I was accepted early decision, I am obliged to attend. Trouble is, I did not apply early decision to this school. Yes, I submitted my application early (as I did to all the schools to which I applied), but I never specifically indicated that I wanted to be considered in the early applicant pool. In fact, I am sure that the only school to which I explicitly stated my desire to be considered early was the school at which I am now hoping to be considered for the scholarship. What to do?