GradSchool123

I would say yes this is true, although more stuffy schools like ... well, unnamed schools would be less inclined to do it, especially in this economy when they are accepting less applicants and are playing it "safe". That's just my opinion. I'd like to hear others.

Columbia accepted me and in their acceptance letter they stated that I am fully covered 100% as far as tuition is concerned. Yet in their admission response letter they request a $500 non-refundable tuition deposit. If I don't pay tuition, why do I need to pay this (I know, dumb question - so I won't back out), but my real question is - if I don't have to pay tuition, what is a tuition deposit for anyway? Will I get it back? Hey - I won't complain about not getting the $500 back, I'm just wondering what is up with it. I'm perfectly happy to have paid $500 out of $35K times four to five years. I just want to know the standard protocol.

Columbia has released first round picks. If you haven't heard, they are waiting for those people to reject their acceptance. The same appears to be true now for Stanford and many other schools. Got my acceptance to Columbia and other schools half a month ago. Some schools, however, are slower.