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[okgo2503]

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So I've finally decided which school I would like to attend next year. 😀 I have withdrawn all my other acceptances except for the other one I was deciding between. I was ready to email my withdrawal to them as well, but then being the paranoid, over-worrier that I am, I thought maybe I should email or call the school that I will be attending to make sure everything (deposit, etc.) went through first so I don't end up hung out to dry after May 15. 😱 I thought easiest would be to just call and say that I was checking that everything was okay before withdrawing from everywhere else, but then I thought maybe to email so I would have it in writing. I don't know what exactly to say if I email though? What do you guys think would be best? Thanks

 

[Jolie South]

dude, i was you like 3 weeks ago. i wouldn't worry about it too much. i dropped all my acceptances and no worries here.

i would say that a deposit receipt is probably sufficient proof that you accepted their offer of admission. i paid deposits online and received a confirmation e-mail every time.

however, if you really want, you could call the admissions office to make sure your deposit was received.

 

[Nebulus2012]

I hear you both on this one. I was holding two acceptances and waiting to hear back from 9 other schools that I interviewed at. My top choice accepted me, so it wasn't a really difficult decision per say. Rather, I was nervous that something would go wrong and I would end up without a seat anywhere. Also, didn't it feel strange withdrawing from schools that you had previously prayed would accept you? I know I felt this way when pulling my application from Tufts!

 

[curious lately]

I felt the same just two days ago when I finally made my decision and withdrew from other schools. It was really tough to shake the paranoia feeling and actually hit send. Also I felt really bad turning down one school which had given me a scholarship and is a really awesome place. In the end, there is life after withdrawal and I survived to tell about it.

 

[HanginInThere]

What they said.

It's like pulling of a band-aid - just grit your teeth and hit send! It's scary, but once you've done it you'll feel great.

 

[TheRealMD]

I fired mine off yesterday. Do it. It feels so good to know your destiny!

 

[172858]

i can understand where you're coming from. after working you a$$ off for so many years, it's a weird feeing to actually turn medical school admission offers down.

 

[1956Goldtop]

Also, some schools have been sending me stuff consistently throughout the past few months. If that is happening to you, you can assume that they have your deposit.

 

[emcee1109]

Hey guys,

Did you withdraw your acceptance by snail mail, e-mail, or a phone call?

 

[1956Goldtop]

Via e-mail, and they have always at least responded back letting me know I've been withdrawn.

 

[SCRdoc]

It was hard to let go. But I agree, it feels good to finally focus on the school you'll be attending.

 

[bruinator]

I don't know if it's just me, but UCD hasn't sent me anything about a deposit...

 

[EpiPEN]

I don't know if it's just me, but UCD hasn't sent me anything about a deposit...

uh oh

 

[Silk800]

I don't know if it's just me, but UCD hasn't sent me anything about a deposit...

you don't have to pay money to hold a spot there, but they should have sent you a worksheet that you send back to them.

 

[benzenesmiles]

how did you word your withdrawal letters?