Opinion on contacting schools

[salto571]

So I have a problem... I got in to 2 school but they are not really my top choices. The very first school that accepted me, I gave a deposit to so that I knew I at least had a place to go to. The second place is higher up on my list, not by much but enough that i would rather go there. So is it appropriate to contact my top 3 schools to see what my status is? I dont want to keep throwing my money away if im going to get into places that are ever so slightly incrementally better than the last one. I should be so lucky if even that happens but we shall see. Thanks!

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[mizderi]

I think you should contact them and at least get a timeframe for when you'll be notified of their decision. I think that's pretty fair. Conversely, maybe you can talk to the schools you've already been accepted to and ask for an extension on their deadline.

 

[Litlwarrior08]

Also, find out what kind of refund you have on your deposit(s)

 

[LFpt2009]

I'm in the same boat more or less. I called my top choice school, and the only information they provided for me was that my application is complete and it's still under consideration. I know they've already conducted plenty of interviews, so I decided to take destiny into my own hands and mail a letter of interest directly to the program director, stating why I'm so interested in their program, why I'm a good fit, and that they're my top choice.

Not sure if this was the best move (though my brother was urging me to call the department head- don't have the chutzpah to do that!) but I don't feel like I can sit idly by. This way, even if I'm rejected, at least I'll feel like I did all I could. And maybe they'll appreciate my interest and give me at least the chance to interview.

Anyone do anything similar? Has it worked/backfired?

 

[Litlwarrior08]

Yup, I sent a letter to one of my schools. Then when I followed up, was told it was received. Don't think it changed much at this point....at least not until I get an interview.