avidLayout

I'm sure many are in similar situations, so thought I'd start a new thread... I am trying to wait for an answer from my 1st choice, but have been told I am directly behind one other particular student (she/he doesn't accept, then it's me). Trouble is if they wait until the 15th to make a decision, I don't think I can. My other offer is (like most) made with a 4/15 deadline for decisions. What can I do? I'm not sure how to ask for extra time and not directly say to program 2 "you're only the fallback". Not even sure extra time would be granted anyway... Is there some gracious way to ask 1st choice for information about the other student? (not an e-mail or contact info to harass them, but just if they have any indications from them as to their intentions, official or otherwise). So here it is, April 10th, five days to go, and I have no idea what to do.... Any suggestions? Anyone care to commiserate?

Dear avidLayout, Congratulations! We were impressed by your tremendous application! You would be an ideal fit for our department, and, if anything, truly overqualified. Of course, we will not at this time be able to admit you into the department. We, the admissions board, took a bribe from another school's ultimate frisbee team. They wished us to prevent you from joining our university's team, and playing them at sectionals/regionals. They simply could not bear the utter destruction you surely would have wrought upon their team. You may judge us for this *ahem* irregular result of your application, but we'd like to reconcile by inviting you to the board's newly purchased cabin getaway (we have jet-skis!). Sincerely, Admissions Board University X

To all making decisions, Please take all the time necessary to make a good decision (within the imposed time limit of the various departments :wink: ). That being said, please don't delay the inevitable if you have, indeed, reached a decision. As an experienced 'wait-lister', I would be annoyed if someone were just delaying (because they don't want to say no, or for whatever reason). If, truly, a decision is made, please respect the aspirations of other young scholars by politely declining those offers you chose not to take. Thank you