Disclosing other CTE deadlines in LOI/update?

[scrappydoop]

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hello! I have been fortunate enough to receive an MD/PhD A and am currently on 2 waitlists. though I do like the school I've been accepted to, I would prefer to attend either of the two schools i've been waitlisted from if accepted. however, the school i'm currently accepted to has a very early timeline with its program beginning in May and a CTE deadline in late April.

i'm preparing to submit LOIs/update letters for my waitlisted schools, and i'm wondering if it's worth mentioning in my letters that i have to commit to another institution by late April and that i am still very interested in the schools i'm waitlisted from. thank you!

 

[Maebea]

I would be honest with the programs that you are most interested in attending. Let them know that you have an early commitment requirement at another institution, and, if offered admission prior to that date, will definitely accept their offer. This can help them out as they are evaluating their waitlist to fill an open slot.