[Decision deadline extension?]

I just received a great offer from an MBA program, but they are asking for a decision and deposit before other programs will release their decisions. Is it acceptable to ask for an extension on the decision deadline? Or should I try and ask the other schools to give me a decision early? I feel that since they have publicized decision release dates instead of rolling admissions, they won't be flexible, but it might influence their scholarship/aid offers.

 

Thanks!

 

A friend of mine was in a similar situation. He was accepted to USC but waitlisted at UCLA and USC's decision was due with deposit. He went ahead and accepted and paid the deposit, but UCLA finally called back with an offer and he accepted immediately, walking away from the USC deposit. In the long run, it was well worth it to him, though.

 

Good luck!