When to begin withdrawing from schools?

[MrDoctorman]

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I have a pretty good idea of where I will be going for medical school at this point, so now I'm left wondering what to do with my other acceptances. When should I begin withdrawing? Is there any benefit to holding multiple acceptances?

 

[orthogenes]

I see no benefit; give yourself peace of mind, accept your favorite school and withdraw from the rest.

 

[terp720]

would any amount of financial aid from another school change your mind (assuming you don't already know total COA at all yet)? Because then I wouldn't withdraw unless you're absolutely certain you wouldn't matriculate there

 

[knv2u]

would any amount of financial aid from another school change your mind (assuming you don't already know total COA at all yet)? Because then I wouldn't withdraw unless you're absolutely certain you wouldn't matriculate there

This.

 

[MrDoctorman]

would any amount of financial aid from another school change your mind (assuming you don't already know total COA at all yet)? Because then I wouldn't withdraw unless you're absolutely certain you wouldn't matriculate there

Well, I'm fortunate enough to have gotten a full ride to a school I like a lot. There are other schools which I would feel very privileged to go to, but I don't think that they could match my current offer in terms of money. I have yet to hear anything about the COA of the other schools yet, though.

Should I just wait to find out how much it would cost to attend, then withdraw? I would like to be nice and free up some spots for other applicants so they can attend second look and whatnot.

 

[knv2u]

Should I just wait to find out how much it would cost to attend, then withdraw?

This sounds reasonable to me.

 

[terp720]

Well, I'm fortunate enough to have gotten a full ride to a school I like a lot. There are other schools which I would feel very privileged to go to, but I don't think that they could match my current offer in terms of money. I have yet to hear anything about the COA of the other schools yet, though.

Should I just wait to find out how much it would cost to attend, then withdraw? I would like to be nice and free up some spots for other applicants so they can attend second look and whatnot.

well in that case, if you are would be happy going to this school that gave you a full ride (congrats by the way) then I don't really see a downside
I imagine it would be hard to beat that kind of offer, but since it seems like you have multiple acceptances, you could also withdraw from all but your next top choice to see what the cost would be

but i don't think you should feel compelled to withdraw, especially before you know what the cost would be

 

[BestDoctorEver]

I have a pretty good idea of where I will be going for medical school at this point, so now I'm left wondering what to do with my other acceptances. When should I begin withdrawing? Is there any benefit to holding multiple acceptances?

You are already thinking about that while I still have no acceptance(s) in my lap... Wow! lol...

 

[MrDoctorman]

well in that case, if you are would be happy going to this school that gave you a full ride (congrats by the way) then I don't really see a downside
I imagine it would be hard to beat that kind of offer, but since it seems like you have multiple acceptances, you could also withdraw from all but your next top choice to see what the cost would be

but i don't think you should feel compelled to withdraw, especially before you know what the cost would be

Okay. The only school that I might choose over the full-ride school does not offer any hefty merit-based scholarships, so there is probably no chance of me leveraging any more money than whatever financial aid is provided, huh?

You are already thinking about that while I still have no acceptance(s) in my lap... Wow! lol...

That's why I want to withdraw; to help others sleep easier lol.

 

[BestDoctorEver]

Okay. The only school that I might choose over the full-ride school does not offer any hefty merit-based scholarships, so there is probably no chance of me leveraging any more money than whatever financial aid is provided, huh?



That's why I want to withdraw; to help others sleep easier lol.

Great come back... Congrats on your acceptances! Best wishes in med school!

 

[terp720]

Okay. The only school that I might choose over the full-ride school does not offer any hefty merit-based scholarships, so there is probably no chance of me leveraging any more money than whatever financial aid is provided, huh?



That's why I want to withdraw; to help others sleep easier lol.

I really don't know much about that whole idea of leveraging money from a school. But you can wait to find out.

 

[ChEMD]

If you'd prefer to go to a another school, you could always see if they'll match your scholarship offer. It shouldn't hurt to ask. I know it's easy to feel bad when you're holding multiple acceptances and others have none, but remember that you earned them and have the right to take your time to decide. Now if there's a school that you know you wouldn't want to attend, go ahead and withdraw. But if there's any doubt in your mind, take as much time as you need to think about it. Where you're gonna spend the next 4 years is a big decision. Anyways, congrats on all of your acceptances!

 

[Catman21]

so much humblebrag it hurts

 

[GasAllDay]

Okay. The only school that I might choose over the full-ride school does not offer any hefty merit-based scholarships, so there is probably no chance of me leveraging any more money than whatever financial aid is provided, huh?



That's why I want to withdraw; to help others sleep easier lol.

Withdraw from all but the two schools you're seriously considering.
Sit down with information about those two schools and seriously think about the decision. Contact both schools with questions that come up. Speak to your advisor(s) and mentor(s) for insight.

Put yourself out of misery and make your decision. Then relax. Either way you decide, you're going to be a doctor. Congratulations!

 

[MedWonk]

I have a pretty good idea of where I will be going for medical school at this point, so now I'm left wondering what to do with my other acceptances. When should I begin withdrawing? Is there any benefit to holding multiple acceptances?

If you're pretty sure you won't attend a school over your top choice(s) no matter what, then withdraw sooner rather than later. For the schools you're on the fence on, I would wait until after you get the fin aid award.