Withdrawing applications?

[dnsylvester]

Hi all, I was lucky enough to receive an acceptance at one of my top choice schools today. I want to withdraw from some of the other schools I applied to, but some of them don't have a "Withdraw" button on their application pages for users. Is it acceptable to send the admissions office an email declaring my wish to withdraw? I don't want someone else to miss out on an interview spot because of me. Thanks for any help!

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[areserine]

Just send them an email. It's acceptable and encouraged. Congrats!

 

[WillburCobb]

Hi all, I was lucky enough to receive an acceptance at one of my top choice schools today. I want to withdraw from some of the other schools I applied to, but some of them don't have a "Withdraw" button on their application pages for users. Is it acceptable to send the admissions office an email declaring my wish to withdraw? I don't want someone else to miss out on an interview spot because of me. Thanks for any help!

That's how I withdrew from some last year. Should be fine....and congrats!

 

[dnsylvester]

Thanks guys, looks like I have some emails to write!

 

[claduva94]

Make sure to include your AMCAS ID when you do so. Some may need it to verify your identity.

 

[sunflower18]

You can also withdraw over the phone, but it's a bit more awkward... I prefer sending emails, but one of my schools requested that post-II withdrawals occur over the phone. Keep that in mind as well in case any of the schools you're withdrawing from fall under that category.

 

[asyouwish]

So what is the etiquette/advice regarding withdrawals? Is there some references regarding this or is it just word of mouth?

 

[Boolean]

So what is the etiquette/advice regarding withdrawals? Is there some references regarding this or is it just word of mouth?

Dear School X,

While I am very pleased for your offer of acceptance/interview, I have chosen to attend another school (list it if you want, for reason Z if you feel necessary).
I wish you and your institution nothing but the best, and I thank you for the time, energy, and faith you placed in me.

Sincerely,
Asyouwish

 

[npkaratekid11]

Okay so I understand now how to write the email for if I want to cancel interviews but I should also cancel other schools lower on my list that I haven't gotten interviews from right? So as to avoid having to cancel any more interviews

 

[claduva94]

Okay so I understand now how to write the email for if I want to cancel interviews but I should also cancel other schools lower on my list that I haven't gotten interviews from right? So as to avoid having to cancel any more interviews

It would be nice of you to do so if you wouldn't consider attending the interview.

 

[npkaratekid11]

and any different template email you would use for that situation?

 

[claduva94]

and any different template email you would use for that situation?

I wrote this:
To the X Office of Admissions,
I am writing to you to withdraw my application for this current cycle. I apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. My AMCAS ID is XXXXXXXX. Have a great week!
Best,