I was offered admission to a school/lab and have been in touch with the POI to let him know that I am waiting for responses from my other programs and hope to have an answer within the next couple of weeks. I am waiting for a final decision from a program where I am waitlisted. Today the POI let me know that he needs an answer ASAP and if I cannot provide one fairly immediately I will not forfeit my acceptance, but I will lose my place in his lab.
Does anyone know if this is contrary to protocol? Have you ever heard of a similar situation?
Thank you for any information.