Sabr_Shukr Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 Hi Everyone, I'm in a bit of a dilemma. I was formally accepted to a program: it's a great program, the PI is amazing, and the research project sounds great! However, this was my second choice. I also got an INFORMAL acceptance to my dream school, same program, awesome PI, and the research project is amazing. However, I have to submit a decision to my second choice school in a week and I won't get an official acceptance to my top choice until July. Any suggestions on how to navigate this? Thanks in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PsyDuck90 Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 Can you ask to get an earlier formal acceptance? July seems very late for a formal acceptance to be issued. I personally wouldn't consider anything official until it's official. I've heard of programs issuing a formal acceptance a week or so later, but months is a little strange. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazycheese8 Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 "Dear Dream School, I am extremely excited about Dream School and I will definitely attend if accepted, as it is my first choice! However, I have received a formal offer from my second choice program, and they need my response by {date}. While I am very happy that I have received an informal offer from Dream School, is there any way I could be given a formal offer by this date? I feel uncomfortable turning down the other program before receiving an official offer from Dream School, which I would absolutely love to attend. Thank you, {you}" MinDZ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazycheese8 Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 "Dear Second Choice, I am very excited about my acceptance to work with {PI} at Second Choice. It's an incredible opportunity, and it aligns perfectly with my research interests! I understand that the response deadline is {date}. However, I still have one outstanding application, and I would greatly appreciate the opportunity to hear back before committing fully. Is there any way for me to receive a short extension on my decision? Thank you, {you}" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabr_Shukr Posted March 19, 2019 Author Share Posted March 19, 2019 17 hours ago, PsyDGrad90 said: Can you ask to get an earlier formal acceptance? July seems very late for a formal acceptance to be issued. I personally wouldn't consider anything official until it's official. I've heard of programs issuing a formal acceptance a week or so later, but months is a little strange. It's because I was 5 days late in finding a supervisor so I applied as a late applicant and the deadline is June 15 (but I received my informal acceptance now) and they won't send the official one out until July. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabr_Shukr Posted March 19, 2019 Author Share Posted March 19, 2019 16 hours ago, crazycheese8 said: "Dear Dream School, I am extremely excited about Dream School and I will definitely attend if accepted, as it is my first choice! However, I have received a formal offer from my second choice program, and they need my response by {date}. While I am very happy that I have received an informal offer from Dream School, is there any way I could be given a formal offer by this date? I feel uncomfortable turning down the other program before receiving an official offer from Dream School, which I would absolutely love to attend. Thank you, {you}" Thank you, this is really helpful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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