Accept now, decline later? (Post-bac programs)

[BitsCodex]

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I tried to find a thread similar to this, but I couldn't, so I will ask here:

So, most post-bac programs I have applied to (total: 6) wont sent out interview invites until next year. However, I just completed an interview (let's call it school A) and will hear back in the next few weeks and will only have about 2 weeks to respond.

I wont hear back from my preferred school (B) until next year for an interview, but I don't want to make any assumptions.

How bad is it to accept the program from school A, and then possibly finding out I get accepted to school B next year, only to reject A? Can I even reject A? I hope that made sense. Thank you.

 

[paradoxic_toxic]

Yes, you can accept and then withdraw later.

 

[BitsCodex]

Yes, you can accept and then withdraw later.

Thank you so much for responding. I appreciate it very much.
And now I know.

 

[Blueprint Med School]

You should confirm to see if you really only have 2 weeks to respond. It's incredibly early for post-bac programs- most don't fill their classes until ~June. The 2 weak deadline normally isn't a hard and fast 2 weeks.

Just email them and say that you're still waiting on other schools and would like some more time before committing. Worst case scenario, they tell you it's a strict cutoff and you pay the deposit. Best case scenario, you save a few hundred bucks.

Kevin W, MCAT Tutor
Med School Tutors

 

[BitsCodex]

You should confirm to see if you really only have 2 weeks to respond. It's incredibly early for post-bac programs- most don't fill their classes until ~June. The 2 weak deadline normally isn't a hard and fast 2 weeks.

Just email them and say that you're still waiting on other schools and would like some more time before committing. Worst case scenario, they tell you it's a strict cutoff and you pay the deposit. Best case scenario, you save a few hundred bucks.

Kevin W, MCAT Tutor
Med School Tutors

Thank you so much for you reply. I appreciate it a lot! I will look into it.