Withdrawing from waitlist for school I previously sent a Letter of Intent to?

[abrn6767]

Back in January I had interviewed at 3 schools and been put on WL for all 3. There was one that I liked far more than the others, so assuming these were going to be my only choices, I sent a letter of intent there. 2 weeks later I received an II for a fourth school that I had completely forgotten about. I ended up getting accepted there and after touring the school, speaking to current students and faculty I LOVE this school and I am excited to go here. I am planning to commit to enroll May 1st, but am wondering if it is bad to withdraw from the school I submitted a LOI for. In my defense, this opportunity came along later after they waitlisted me, and I would rather organize housing, loans, get to know other students earlier rather than go anywhere else and have to scramble last minute if I do get off the waitlist late. I’m hoping because I’m withdrawing before actually getting an acceptance then I’m not actually violating the agreement I made to accept if admitted…? Thoughts? Thanks for the advice!!

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[theoceanman]

No, it’s fine to withdraw completely since most schools get tons of LOI’s from WL’ed people. Take the acceptance and don’t look back, and of course, congratulations future doctor!

 

[wysdoc]

Back in January I had interviewed at 3 schools and been put on WL for all 3. There was one that I liked far more than the others, so assuming these were going to be my only choices, I sent a letter of intent there. 2 weeks later I received an II for a fourth school that I had completely forgotten about. I ended up getting accepted there and after touring the school, speaking to current students and faculty I LOVE this school and I am excited to go here. I am planning to commit to enroll May 1st, but am wondering if it is bad to withdraw from the school I submitted a LOI for. In my defense, this opportunity came along later after they waitlisted me, and I would rather organize housing, loans, get to know other students earlier rather than go anywhere else and have to scramble last minute if I do get off the waitlist late. I’m hoping because I’m withdrawing before actually getting an acceptance then I’m not actually violating the agreement I made to accept if admitted…? Thoughts? Thanks for the advice!!

That's to way to do it. They haven't offered you a spot, so you are not breaking your word! Enjoy planning for school #4 which is now your school #1!

 

[cj_cregg]

This is exactly why schools don't take LOIs seriously. Is it a bit unprofessional to go back on your word - yep. Will it actually change anything significant in your life - nope.

 

[Goro]

A teaching moment:

HomeSkool's Guide to Letters of Intent

EDIT: Now updated with a Spring Supplement!

forums.studentdoctor.net

 

[toetalent]

That's the proper approach. Most institutions receive many letters of intent from WL'ed students, therefore it's okay to withdraw entirely.

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