Medical Letter of Intent to Mayo

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Hi everyone. I really appreciate this forum. I am in a little bind. Mayo states on interview day that they really care about letters of intent, and since they are my top choice school, I do want to send one. However, if I was accepted elsewhere with a better financial aid package I might consider that, as I am already in a lot of debt from undergraduate. So, should I send an LOI to my top-choice school? I know the consensus is usually that you shouldn't send them and schools do not take them seriously, but Mayo seems to be an exception. Every current student I talked to sent a letter of intent.

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[GoSpursGo]

Hi everyone. I really appreciate this forum. I am in a little bind. Mayo states on interview day that they really care about letters of intent, and since they are my top choice school, I do want to send one. However, if I was accepted elsewhere with a better financial aid package I might consider that, as I am already in a lot of debt from undergraduate. So, should I send an LOI to my top-choice school? I know the consensus is usually that you shouldn't send them and schools do not take them seriously, but Mayo seems to be an exception. Every current student I talked to sent a letter of intent.

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You have 4 choices: 1) send an LOI and consider it binding regardless of other aid packages; 2) send an LOI but personally potentially back out if you have a good reason; 3) send a modified LOI that recognizes the financial implications as an “out”; 4) don’t send an LOI.

This is entirely a personal decision. None of these choices are right or wrong. I would likely pick 2, as I think any school should respect that things change. But it’s up to you.

 

[PerioDont]

Your have 4 choices: 1) send an LOI and consider it binding regardless of other aid packages; 2) send an LOI but personally potentially back out if you have a good reason; 3) send a modified LOI that recognizes the financial implications as an “out”; 4) don’t send an LOI.

This is entirely a personal decision. None of these choices are right or wrong. I would likely pick 2, as I think any school should respect that things change. But it’s up to you.

agreed, I'd probably lean towards #2

 

[Mr.Smile12]

Send them a LOI since they expect it of all applicants they desire. But know the CMYS policies; nothing is really final on your side until you commit to enroll in that portal.

 

[TheBoneDoctah]

Send a letter and back out if you have better options. This is YOUR career.

 

[gyngyn]

The fact that they expect an LOI means that they deserve what they get.

 

[TheBoneDoctah]

The fact that they expect an LOI means that they deserve what they get.

Haha, agree.