How do I let the other schools know that I'd rather not spend 4 years there?

[WS2004]

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Now that I've received acceptances and chosen a school, how do I inform the schools that I'm not attending about my choice? Do i need to mention the school that I will be attending? Is there a standard letter that I need to write to let them know that I decline their offer? Or is not sending a deposit enough to let them know that I'm not planning on attending?

Thanks!

 

[ItsGavinC]

Be courteous and send them a letter, but don't feel guilty about anything.

Tell them you appreciate their acceptance but have chosen to go elsewhere.

That's it. Don't make this more difficult than it is. It is NOT difficult and you should NOT feel guilty.

 

[ohcdn]

i agree, but be sure to notify the schools as soon as you are sure so that your space is opened up for others still waiting

 

[Bickle]

Gavin is correct, this is not a difficult thing to do. I've shut my mouth for a while now, but alas I have to rant once again:

Why is this letter thing even a question??? Just tell them you have decided to go elsewhere. Its not that hard.

 

[KMF]

is an e-mail ok?

 

[DrRob]

Why even send anything. Yeah it might be courteous, but do you think they even care? Do you think they hold the letter on file and if you apply to specialty school there they will give you extra consideration? There will be no difficulty to fill your spot at these schools - and all they really care about is getting a full class (ie making money). Not sending a deposit by the deadline is good enough - if you must email the school.

 

[groundhog]

I look upon courtesy as stemming from one's sense of "doing the right thing," which can vary depending upon the person. I myself would tend to send a polite but concise letter of declination as soon as possible. Such a letter might enable someone on a wait list to get the "good news" from their first choice school before having to make a deposit to hold a spot at their second choice school or having to incurr additional travel expenses for other interviews. And, as Martha would say, "that's a good thing." I'm also quite sure that Miss Manners would suggest you do likewise.

 

[swiminh2o]

ditto.
Nice post Groundhog.

 

[Mangocat]

I agree-or you can call and let them know to withdraw your application-I've heard of that happening as well.

 

[ohcdn]

forget writing a letter, just call them. this way you know that your withrawl has been done for sure and instantaneously. mail tends to get lost especially during the hollidays. and trust me, they wont be hurt in anyway.