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I think most of you have articulated everything that I would have liked to say in response. Thanks. My original comment was not based on assumptions but on cases I know about. I am not suggesting that if someone is confused between two offers A and B , then they should reject A or B asap. But if they have four offers and they know they do not want to opt for C and D, it is reasonable to expect that they keep A and B and let go off C and D and inform those schools because it is already April 7. Plus some schools do not admit after 15. So even if they were to reject C and D on April 15, it might be too late for schools to offer waitlisted candidates a spot. This has been a difficult cycle for us all. I guess such a gesture based on positivity and kindness is something that can make things easier for most of us, without harming anyone. I do not wish to further this conflict. I see no point. It is the last week and I wish well for everyone. Even for @Uull6739 (I am not sure if you are an applicant but if you are, good luck to you. ) So, fingers crossed for everyone as April 15 looms.

It sucks if waitlisted candidates cannot be made offers after April 15. What is even more troubling is that people are holding on to multiple offers, almost hoarding offers. Sometimes even when they have accepted at some place. I understand this is an exceptionally crazy cycle but there is no point in holding on to offers this late. If a university wanted to revoke your offer, they would have done it earlier. I simply do not understand how people holding on and hoarding offers is helping. It only effects and hurts people on the waitlist. Sorry but as someone who is on 3 waitlists right now, I cannot mince my words. I am sure many share this frustration.

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