Not reserving a place!

[samuraix]

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Hi, I received an acceptance letter from USC today. The letter also asked for a 500.00 deposit to reserve a place in the upcoming class by Jan. 4th 2010. The deposit is non-refundable. I'm still debating about this because I have other interviews that I wish to attend before making my decision. I want to know what happens if I do not reserve a place. Do they completely void my acceptance or am I put on hold? Thanks.

 

[rxlea]

Hi, I received an acceptance letter from USC today. The letter also asked for a 500.00 deposit to reserve a place in the upcoming class by Jan. 4th 2010. The deposit is non-refundable. I'm still debating about this because I have other interviews that I wish to attend before making my decision. I want to know what happens if I do not reserve a place. Do they completely void my acceptance or am I put on hold? Thanks.

You forfeit your spot and they go to the next person. It is such a fun little game isn't it?

 

[themulya]

I've said it before and I'll say it again. Pay your deposits. It can get expensive, but the good outweighs the bad. You don't want to end up being this guy

http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=652502

 

[Passion4Sci]

it's $500.

Just pay it. Compared to $19,000/semester, what is $500? And more, what's $500 compared to not having any acceptances? 🙂

 

[Canes]

it's $500.

Just pay it. Compared to $19,000/semester, what is $500? And more, what's $500 compared to not having any acceptances? 🙂

👍

Dude/dudette, put the money down and go to your other interviews. It'd be a crime if you choose not to and not get accepted to another program---god forbid. *would be poetic justice though*

 

[confettiflyer]

$500 is CHEAP. Put the deposit down.

 

[litetigre]

I am trying not to be a jackass. But did you read the letter of acceptance regarding your deposit? I believe that all schools tell you what will happen if you don't put down the money.
Lastly, if you decide to say yes to all schools and then decide later, try to pick the one as soon as you can. Don't wait till the last minute before orientation, that'll piss off the other schools and waitlisters.

 

[docss26]

If you havent gotten accepted anywhere yet I suggest you pay the deposit. Incase you dont get in anywhere else. In my case I was dragging on paying the deposit on some schools cause I was waiting to hear from some of my top choices. I would wait till the last day or two before the deposit is due. Secure yourself a spot unless your a risk taker and really think youll get in to your top schools.

 

[Pharmgrlnxdor]

$500 feels like a lot of money when you are younger and not bringing in a good salary or any salary. Trust me when you are bringing home $6,000 to $7500 a month after taxes $500 won't feel like so much.

 

[docss26]

$500 feels like a lot of money when you are younger and not bringing in a good salary or any salary. Trust me when you are bringing home $6,000 to $7500 a month after taxes $500 won't feel like so much.

Yeah it sure is a lot of money. Im thankful for having my dad around. 👍

 

[samuraix]

Thanks for your replies guys. I'll heed to your advice and will put the deposit down. USC is a really good school even though its not my top choice. I just hate how the due date is so early and they're forcing the applicants to make money. Public schools like UCSD and UCSF don't require a deposit to hold your place, so that's why I'm not a fan of private schools. Thanks and good luck to everyone regarding interviews.

 

[rycetrix]

Thanks for your replies guys. I'll heed to your advice and will put the deposit down. USC is a really good school even though its not my top choice. I just hate how the due date is so early and they're forcing the applicants to make money. Public schools like UCSD and UCSF don't require a deposit to hold your place, so that's why I'm not a fan of private schools. Thanks and good luck to everyone regarding interviews.

Correction: UCSF has a $100 deposit.

 

[confettiflyer]

Be glad it's not like Touro (private school) which charges $2000. My school is private and charges $500.

It should be at least a thousand...kids jumping off the admit list in July before matriculation is a freakin' nightmare to deal with. Upside: small enrollment/small class = better faculty ratio. Downside: our university loses $30k per student spot...assume 5 students jump off, unable to be replaced... that's 5 x 30k = $150,000 loss to the school. That's a full time professor + an assistant's salary.

 

[docss26]

Be glad it's not like Touro (private school) which charges $2000. My school is private and charges $500.

It should be at least a thousand...kids jumping off the admit list in July before matriculation is a freakin' nightmare to deal with. Upside: small enrollment/small class = better faculty ratio. Downside: our university loses $30k per student spot...assume 5 students jump off, unable to be replaced... that's 5 x 30k = $150,000 loss to the school. That's a full time professor + an assistant's salary.

Yeah, thats a lot of money. My school required a $1000 deposit that goes toward tuition. I believe all deposits go towards tuition right?

 

[confettiflyer]

Yeah, thats a lot of money. My school required a $1000 deposit that goes toward tuition. I believe all deposits go towards tuition right?

It does go toward tuition...the deposit showed up on my student account as a credit the day they received it.

 

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