Matriculation Intent Form- Due today but not ready!

[Medschoolready95]

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I received an offer of admission 1 week ago at an MD school (school A). I already have another offer at a school (School B) that is a better fit for me. I've been asked to submit a matriculation intent form by 5 pm today for school A. While I am mostly sure I will be attending B, I feel like I need more time to solidify my decision. There may be some factors that could make school B a good fit. Is it a big deal if I sign this matriculation intent form and then withdraw a few weeks later, once I am 100% sure of my decision?

 

[deleted480308]

Put on your big kid pants and make a decision

 

[Medschoolready95]

Put on your big kid pants and make a decision

That does not answer my question.

 

[deleted480308]

That does not answer my question.

It is what you need to hear regardless of if you want to.

Pick a school and go with it

 

[Medschoolready95]

It is what you need to hear regardless of if you want to.

Pick a school and go with it

You don't know my circumstances and hence that is easy for you to say. Thank you for your input though.

 

[AnatomyGrey12]

Is it a big deal if I sign this matriculation intent form and then withdraw a few weeks later, once I am 100% sure of my decision?

Yes because once you sign that form it is likely binding in some capacity. It isn't out of the realm of possibility for you to sign it, back out of it, your other school to find out and rescind your acceptance because you broke a binding document.

You don't know my circumstances and hence that is easy for you to say. Thank you for your input though.

He's right. It doesn't matter your circumstances. Put your big kid pants on and make a decision.

 

[puahate]

Make a school A vs School B post.

 

[Goro]

I received an offer of admission 1 week ago at an MD school (school A). I already have another offer at a school (School B) that is a better fit for me. I've been asked to submit a matriculation intent form by 5 pm today for school A. While I am mostly sure I will be attending B, I feel like I need more time to solidify my decision. There may be some factors that could make school B a good fit. Is it a big deal if I sign this matriculation intent form and then withdraw a few weeks later, once I am 100% sure of my decision?

Right now, all you have is A. Hoping that B might throw you some love is not a realistic strategy. What other choice do you have????

So yeah, Put your big kid pants on and make a decision.

 

[Medschoolready95]

Right now, all you have is A. Hoping that B might throw you some love is not a realistic strategy. What other choice do you have????

So yeah, Put your big kid pants on and make a decision.

I have acceptances at both A and B. Sorry I should have clarified that!

 

[Goro]

I have acceptances at both A and B. Sorry I should have clarified that!

This is fodder for the School X vs Y forum. You will need to articulate the plusses and minuses for each school. The school with the most plusses should win, after you sleep on it.

 

[BOAO523]

Sorry to interject, but I thought the only true "binding" thing we would do was make a decision to AMCAS by April 30th, and even afterward you could go back on this if you get off the waitlist at a preferred school. Am I wrong about this?

 

[freedoctor17]

I received an offer of admission 1 week ago at an MD school (school A). I already have another offer at a school (School B) that is a better fit for me. I've been asked to submit a matriculation intent form by 5 pm today for school A. While I am mostly sure I will be attending B, I feel like I need more time to solidify my decision. There may be some factors that could make school B a good fit. Is it a big deal if I sign this matriculation intent form and then withdraw a few weeks later, once I am 100% sure of my decision?

"Intent" doesn't sound binding to me. What's the letter say exactly? Intentions change all the time so seems like too mild wording for it to be binding.

 

[Med Ed]

I received an offer of admission 1 week ago at an MD school (school A). I already have another offer at a school (School B) that is a better fit for me. I've been asked to submit a matriculation intent form by 5 pm today for school A. While I am mostly sure I will be attending B, I feel like I need more time to solidify my decision. There may be some factors that could make school B a good fit. Is it a big deal if I sign this matriculation intent form and then withdraw a few weeks later, once I am 100% sure of my decision?

Just sign the form and send it back. It is not binding. School A is trying to identify anyone who has been accepted but has zero interest in attending.

Things used to be so simple...

 

[chemdoctor]

Flip a coin. If you get the one you don’t want, you’ll feel a slight bit of guilt and then you know to pick the other one.

Thanks @LizzyM

That strategy actually helped me with some other stuff!

 

[mindlight1]

I would just call the school and to find out if it's non-binding...seems like this would be the case.

 

[Med Ed]

I would just call the school and to find out if it's non-binding...seems like this would be the case.

I'm curious how a school would make it binding. Perhaps send armed representatives to escort the applicant to orientation?

 

[puahate]

Realistically, you could just sign it and then change your mind and nothing will happen.

 

[IsleyOfTheNorth]

Matriculation Intent Form- Due today but not ready!

I just wanted to point out the irony of your username. Carry on...

 

[DokterMom]

Read the form SUPER carefully to see how morally binding it is. At this point, it wouldn't be legally binding since, even if A were your clear favorite now, you could still garner an acceptance from C or a scholarship from B that would change the game.

If a scholarship at A would sway your decision, there's no real harm in diplomatically saying so. (I'm assuming there's more than a check box for a response space?

 

[LaurelRidge]

As one professor taught me, morals have nothing to do with the law. It isnt legally binding and the only thing at risk is loss of deposit.

I found this on the AAMC website:

On or before April 30, permit ALL applicants (except for EDP applicants):

1. A minimum of two weeks to respond to their acceptance offer.
2. To hold acceptance offers or a waitlist position from any other schools or programs without penalty (i.e. scholarships).

Is anyone able to explain how it would be possible for the document OP mentions to be binding?

 

[chaim123]

Is anyone able to explain how it would be possible for the document OP mentions to be binding

It's not.

Many schools asks for a soft confirmation within 2 weeks, but you can withdraw before April 30th and get your money back (at MD schools)

 

[Wiesal]

How about making your decision on a coin flip? Roll dice?