<p>My son is starting to narrow down his choices. Three schools he’s decided not to attend offered significant merit scholarships. One he replied to long ago because he was a finalist for an even larger scholarship there and he didn’t want to apply for that, knowing he wouldn’t be attending. I suggested he reply to the other 2 now, in case that would make the merit money available to someone else before they have to make their decision. Just yesterday I was reading a thread by a Dad who’s son had suddenly gotten unexpected merit money and I wondered if it was because someone had turned down a scholarship. The reply forms all ask where you plan to attend and my son doesn’t know that yet. Is it better to reply now and just say “undecided”?</p>
<p>Great question; my daughter is in the same position. Will probably let a few schools know now so they can free up the merit money she got for someone else.</p>
<p>If he really wants to be considerate, he could always reply now and write down “undecided” and then email them later as to his final decison to use for their records.</p>
<p>I think that’s what I’ll suggest he do. Thanks!</p>