Giving up Acceptance after Accepting Offer/Reserving Seat

[Greoga]

I got accepted to a school I interviewed (several days ago) and received my acceptance. The school indicated that I have 4 weeks days to reserve a seat, so I emailed to say I accept their offer and reserve a seat.

The dean emailed back saying they look forward to having me next year. I was going to attend the school since it was my top choice, but I got a better offer from another school (scholarship, etc.) and now I want to give up my seat! :S So I am basically rescinding my acceptance/seat after I accepted the offer.

I am not sure how I should let them now? Is there any ramification for giving up my seat after I accepted their admissions offer and reserved a seat? I would really appreciate any input.

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[TriagePreMed]

I got accepted to a school I interviewed (several days ago) and received my acceptance. The school indicated that I have 4 weeks days to reserve a seat, so I emailed to say I accept their offer and reserve a seat.

The dean emailed back saying they look forward to having me next year. I was going to attend the school since it was my top choice, but I got a better offer from another school (scholarship, etc.) and now I want to give up my seat! :S So I am basically rescinding my acceptance/seat after I accepted the offer.

I am not sure how I should let them now? Is there any ramification for giving up my seat after I accepted their admissions offer and reserved a seat? I would really appreciate any input.

If this is an issue about money for reserving the seat, you lost it.

Don't over think it. This is not a relationship or them giving you handout and you backstabbing them. You were going to pay thousands of dollars for the education they provide. I don't see what kind of ramifications there could be. Just tell them whatever way you want that you're not going to be attending there anymore.

 

[FrkyBgStok]

Did you pay money to reserve the seat? If not, you never reserved it. If so, its gone. But you aren't that amazing so just say sorry. They aren't going to cry about it.

 

[Moosepig]

Imo it seems a bit dishonest for Schools to give someone four days to decide. I mean maybe there's an honest reason but I can't think of one besides trying to hook people before other schools respond.

 

[NeuroLAX]

Imo it seems a bit dishonest for Schools to give someone four days to decide. I mean maybe there's an honest reason but I can't think of one besides trying to hook people before other schools respond.

4 weeks*

 

[NeuroLAX]

I got accepted to a school I interviewed (several days ago) and received my acceptance. The school indicated that I have 4 weeks days to reserve a seat, so I emailed to say I accept their offer and reserve a seat.

The dean emailed back saying they look forward to having me next year. I was going to attend the school since it was my top choice, but I got a better offer from another school (scholarship, etc.) and now I want to give up my seat! :S So I am basically rescinding my acceptance/seat after I accepted the offer.

I am not sure how I should let them now? Is there any ramification for giving up my seat after I accepted their admissions offer and reserved a seat? I would really appreciate any input.

Tell them whatever you want, but here is an example:

Thank you for giving me the wonderful opportunity to study medicine at _____, but due to personal reasons I must withdraw from the Class of 2017.

More or less. That's the gist of what you need to tell them.

It is as simple as that. You don't need to give them your whole life story on why you have chosen another school over them. They just need to know whether you are matriculating or not. Don't think too much of it.

 

[Moosepig]

4 weeks*

Ah yes, what I get for responding before noon. Four weeks is more reasonable.

 

[thepoopologist]

This isn't a residency contract, so I wouldn't worry about it. You're simply taking your business elsewhere, which is perfectly acceptable in this country. You do what is best for you, send them an email, and that'll be the end of it.

PS. And don't name your other school.

 

[NeuroLAX]

This isn't a residency contract, so I wouldn't worry about it. You're simply taking your business elsewhere, which is perfectly acceptable in this country. You do what is best for you, send them an email, and that'll be the end of it.

PS. And don't name your other school.

Yeah definitely do NOT name the other school. That's your business not theirs.

 

[impact2d]

One side note, if this is your top choice you may be able to use scholarship from other school as leverage. Say straight forward, I was offered a significant scholarship elsewhere, I would love to attend here but I need a better financial package.

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[abolt18]

one side note, if this is your top choice you may be able to use scholarship from other school as leverage. Say straight forward, i was offered a significant scholarship elsewhere, i would love to attend here but i need a better financial package.

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+1

 

[Ravizzle]

One side note, if this is your top choice you may be able to use scholarship from other school as leverage. Say straight forward, I was offered a significant scholarship elsewhere, I would love to attend here but I need a better financial package.

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+1

but say it nicer. Like I really want to go here, but x school offering me this scholarship, and financial reasons is all that's holding me back, if there is anything you can do to close that gap I would be extremely grateful etc...

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[drshark]

definitely let them know you are getting a better deal, you can ask them to match it if you like and see what they say 🙂 it works sometimes

 

[Greoga]

Thank you all so much for the reply. I am aware it is not a contract, but I am trying to be as courteous and polite as possible.

-The only reason that made me think twice is the fact that I told the Dean that this is my priority school and will matriculate if accepted because I loved the school. I absolutely meant it when I said it. However, I was not expecting to receive such an amazing offer from another school.

I appreciate the valuable input. Thank you all again, I appreciate it.

 

[Mosonik]

I'm sure the Dean interacted with enough pre-meds in his/her life to know how indecisive we can be. Students talk all the time about "top choices" and "favorite" and "best" but this can change on a dime. Don't fret it, they won't be caught off guard

 

[dntke1518]

One side note, if this is your top choice you may be able to use scholarship from other school as leverage. Say straight forward, I was offered a significant scholarship elsewhere, I would love to attend here but I need a better financial package.

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+1 this! Just say it professionally, it definitely won't hurt to expand options and they aren't going to rip your seat away for it.

 

[Iheartnachos]

I'm sure the Dean interacted with enough pre-meds in his/her life to know how indecisive we can be. Students talk all the time about "top choices" and "favorite" and "best" but this can change on a dime. Don't fret it, they won't be caught off guard

Agreed. It probably happens a fair amount. Be courteous and sincere with your withdrawal and I'm sure everything will be fine.

 

[ShyRem]

Heck, I would flat out tell them you are going to another school due to financial considerations as they have offered you a scholarship. Send your regrets and state you won't be going there. Be professional and polite. Done.