Deadline issue

[clinke]

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Hello all. I'm sure others have been in this situation, but I can't seem to find any of the threads. I interviewed on 10/04 at Lecom and got accepted. They are giving me until 11/04 to give them 1500 dollars to hold my seat. Naturally, I got called last week to interview at DCOM, which I did today. Now, DCOM says that they will let me know ~11/07. Has anyone had any experience with asking a school (like LECOM) for an extension on the deposit money? After what I saw from DCOM today, I feel I would much rather go there than LECOM. However, I don't want to put all my eggs in one basket and risk LECOM is DCOM doesn't work out. Any advice floatin around out there? It's much appreciated.

 

[fiznat]

I had "a little trouble putting the money together" when it came time to lay down a deposit. I bargained with the school and they allowed me to put down 50% which bought me another couple weeks. This might be your only route because I know a lot of schools won't give extensions just so you can try your options elsewhere.

 

[Iliketoytles]

I had "a little trouble putting the money together" when it came time to lay down a deposit. I bargained with the school and they allowed me to put down 50% which bought me another couple weeks. This might be your only route because I know a lot of schools won't give extensions just so you can try your options elsewhere.

This is awesome. You should do this. 👍

 

[clinke]

Perfect. I emailed them and asked whether I could put down "all I have now" (750) to save the seat and send the rest of it within the next few weeks.

Thanks you guys.

 

[fiznat]

haha glad I could help! Best of luck with DCOM!

 

[DrWily]

Perfect. I emailed them and asked whether I could put down "all I have now" (750) to save the seat and send the rest of it within the next few weeks.

Thanks you guys.

You could ask DCOM if there's anyway that they can notify you earlier. Some have been successful when they say they're on a deadline with another school. Schools know u apply to more than one school and they'll do their best to help you save some money too, especially if you're interested in their school.