Acceptances vs Letters of Intent

[ApothecaryReady]

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I have had the great fortune to get an acceptance at a US allopathic school, School A. I am also waitlisted at another, School W. I have given School W a letter stating that I will definitely attend if accepted (which is fine, as it's my 1st choice). School A (accepted) is asking for a letter of intent along with my deposit to hold my place. What should I do if I get in off the waitlist at School W? I've told them that I'll definitely go, but as I said, School A wants an assurance as well. Please let me know what you think!

 

[TooMuchResearch]

Unless A is going to rescind your acceptance without assurance you will attend, I don't see much of a problem. If it's not too much, pay the deposit. Expect to lose it if W pulls you in from the waitlist.

 

[ApothecaryReady]

That's the problem, though. School A requires a letter of intent along with my deposit, or I will lose the seat. I fully expect to lose the deposit if I go to School W instead. I'm simply worried about School W (first choice school) having a problem with me giving a letter of intent to School A.

 

[Ilovewater]

Some school asks for a letter of intent after the acceptance as a way to secure you a seat in the class. School W won't care because this is the standard procedure for School A. This letter of intent is different from the letter of intent you write to schools to take you off the waitlist. It's just saying, "Yes, please save me a spot." My state school required the same thing, and I withdrew from there for another school. So, send in the deposit and letter of intent unless you want to lose your seat....

 

[softmed]

That's the problem, though. School A requires a letter of intent along with my deposit, or I will lose the seat. I fully expect to lose the deposit if I go to School W instead. I'm simply worried about School W (first choice school) having a problem with me giving a letter of intent to School A.

They cannot legally hold you to a letter of intent as it's not a legal document. Plans change. That's all I'm going to say. Maybe someone else has more input about letters of intent.