Acceptance Offer Deadline on March 14

[12o'clock]

Hi all. I just received an offer with funding (in the form of a research assistantship) from School X this morning. The letter explicitly stated if I do not respond to this letter by March 14 the offer will expire. Right now, I have funding offers from this school and another school. I am interested in both schools, however, neither of them are my top choices.  

I am in a dilemma since I am still waiting to hear from 6 other schools. Should I contact School X and (tactfully) ask for more time? I would like to have all the information possible to make an informed decision.

Thank you!

[A2018]

46 minutes ago, 12o'clock said:

Hi all. I just received an offer with funding (in the form of a research assistantship) from School X this morning. The letter explicitly stated if I do not respond to this letter by March 14 the offer will expire. Right now, I have funding offers from this school and another school. I am interested in both schools, however, neither of them are my top choices.  

I am in a dilemma since I am still waiting to hear from 6 other schools. Should I contact School X and (tactfully) ask for more time? I would like to have all the information possible to make an informed decision.

Thank you!

Yes, it is common to politely request an extension. You don't have anything to lose by asking

[MMLIS MPA]

Go ahead and contact the schools and ask for an extension.  Many programs understand you are waiting for various offers and are willing to accommodate, especially if you tell them how interested you are in the program.