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I don't have any answers to your questions (maybe the Insider's Guide does?) but I just wanted to say CONGRATULATIONS! Maybe there is hope for us all 😉
Also, it is cool that you are being so considerate towards the other schools and other applicants. and maybe some lucky SDNers will now get your interviews!
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Please do not decline other programs unless you received the offer (and funding information) in writing.
Other than that, like Hamsterpants, I do not have any answers for you.
But, congratulations to you!!!
Other than that, like Hamsterpants, I do not have any answers for you.
But, congratulations to you!!!
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IMHO:
As has been said, get it in writing! Once you've done that:
-Who do I contact to withdraw an application-- the graduate school? The department secretary? My POI(s)?
Probably best to let the POI and department secretary or contact know. If you don't have a secretary contact number, the DCT would be a good person, too. This is especially important if you have received an interview invite. (If you haven't...they probably don't care quite as much.)
-How do I decline the offer? I assume I should email the professor and explain that it's not a great research fit, but should I also contact the grad school or someone else?
Contact the professor and thank them for their offer but let them know you've found what you believe to be a better fit elsewhere. Keep it positive.
-If I spoke with a professor over the phone or via email prior to an in-person interview invite, should I email them directly to tell them I won't be coming? I doubt they care too much but I feel a little bad because I acted super enthusiastic about their programs and some of them were very nice.
Yes, if you have spoken with them and been invited, I think it's worth it to thank them for their time and interest.
FYI, even if you withdraw or decline, odds are you'll still receive a rejection letter anyway. 😀 Don't forget to recycle!
As has been said, get it in writing! Once you've done that:
-Who do I contact to withdraw an application-- the graduate school? The department secretary? My POI(s)?
Probably best to let the POI and department secretary or contact know. If you don't have a secretary contact number, the DCT would be a good person, too. This is especially important if you have received an interview invite. (If you haven't...they probably don't care quite as much.)
-How do I decline the offer? I assume I should email the professor and explain that it's not a great research fit, but should I also contact the grad school or someone else?
Contact the professor and thank them for their offer but let them know you've found what you believe to be a better fit elsewhere. Keep it positive.
-If I spoke with a professor over the phone or via email prior to an in-person interview invite, should I email them directly to tell them I won't be coming? I doubt they care too much but I feel a little bad because I acted super enthusiastic about their programs and some of them were very nice.
Yes, if you have spoken with them and been invited, I think it's worth it to thank them for their time and interest.
FYI, even if you withdraw or decline, odds are you'll still receive a rejection letter anyway. 😀 Don't forget to recycle!
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This is a theoretical question since I have no acceptances yet.
But when you turn down an offer/ interview, should you call them? or does it need to be in writing- in that case would email do?
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But when you turn down an offer/ interview, should you call them? or does it need to be in writing- in that case would email do?
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I did it via email. For what it's worth, I gave my acceptance notification by emall too...though I also called my POI because I was so excited.
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I plan on emailing. I feel like I'm in a really awkward position right now because I won't have anything in writing until early next week and I've received 2 interview invitations since the offer from my dream school. I don't want to turn them down in case something horrific happens with the offer but I also don't want to confirm my attendance if I don't think I'll be traveling there.
I know I shouldn't be complaining about this but it's still stressful
I think it is great that you are so concerned and conscientious. But, it is perfectly okay to accept those invites and then cancel after you've received your acceptance in writing. If the other schools have other viable candidates, they will just plug them in at the last minute. And, believe me, those candidates will be grateful (even if the invite is late.)
Congrats!!!
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^ No way! Don't worry about it.
Just say politely that you've received an offer you couldn't refuse and have already accepted the position. But you are grateful for the opportunity of interviewing at ___ and thank everyone for contacting me, yada, yada.
Just say politely that you've received an offer you couldn't refuse and have already accepted the position. But you are grateful for the opportunity of interviewing at ___ and thank everyone for contacting me, yada, yada.
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I'm sure that happens all the time- that people pull out due to acceptances. It is prob. not a huge deal. and it is less of a headache to have you turn them down now than on April 14th!
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This might help you: You haven't officially been accepted UNTIL you get it in writing. So, when you contact the other schools later on to tell them that you have just received and accepted another offer, you're not lying to them.
Yes, please celebrate!! : )
Hamsterpants sent me this information, and I thought it would be great information to share with all of you since some will begin to receive multiple offers and have to begin withdrawing themselves from consideration at other programs.
The Council of University Directors of Clinical Psychology's Guidelines for Graduate School :
http://www.temple.edu/psychology/Clinical/documents/guidelines.pdf
There is a lot of valuable information contained in the PDF. But of particular interest is how to withdraw oneself from consideration at other universities.
If you have 1) been offered admission at one of the other universities, or 2) are listed high on the waitlist, you need to CALL the university and tell them you have accepted another offer. Then, you need to follow up with a written communication of the same within 24 hours.
If you are on the alternate list, but not high on it, you need to send a letter to the program within 48 hours.
It doesn't say what you need to do if you don't know your status with the program. (Probably because the schools are supposed to keep you apprised of your status.)
The Council of University Directors of Clinical Psychology's Guidelines for Graduate School :
http://www.temple.edu/psychology/Clinical/documents/guidelines.pdf
There is a lot of valuable information contained in the PDF. But of particular interest is how to withdraw oneself from consideration at other universities.
If you have 1) been offered admission at one of the other universities, or 2) are listed high on the waitlist, you need to CALL the university and tell them you have accepted another offer. Then, you need to follow up with a written communication of the same within 24 hours.
If you are on the alternate list, but not high on it, you need to send a letter to the program within 48 hours.
It doesn't say what you need to do if you don't know your status with the program. (Probably because the schools are supposed to keep you apprised of your status.)
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Look, unless you think the offer isn't "firm", you're probably safe canceling the future interviews. That's where others might actually get a chance at a shot at the brass ring. So if you have already interviewed everywhere you will go, then definitely cancel... If you are still going to go, don't cancel. For programs that you have already interviewed with, the water is already under that bridge... wait until you have an offer in hand, then withdraw.
Congrats. It feels great when you get your dream school!
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My hesitance for anyone to accept and cancel interviews without written conformation is 2 pronged:
-Economy
-Finding out you like a program even more after you interview
JMO 🙂
-Economy
-Finding out you like a program even more after you interview
JMO 🙂
