Need some advice! Need to make a decision really soon..

[h3ll0]

So I have an offer that I received yesterday (March 3), and I need to respond back by March 9th. However, I haven't even heard back from any of the other universities I applied to, and I'm sure they'll come mid-end of March.

Has anyone had this experience, and what did you do? Do you think it's acceptable I email the university that I received an offer from for an extension? And/Or do you think I can email the universities I haven't received an offer from to see if they can tell me their decision earlier?

[abay91]

Have they really given you just 6 days to get back to them? That sounds like a really short time to make an informed decision. I would write back for an extension, I have no idea if that works (applying for the first time this cycle). But whatever offer I have received that is not US-based (and hence not a 15th April deadline) has given me time till at least March 29th. 

I really hope you get an extension, because good news might come your way soon from other schools!

 

[h3ll0]

Yes! They emailed the offer on March 4th, and the conditional offer said it needed to be signed by March 9th. I emailed them about an extension, because it's honestly ridiculous to me, but never heard back yet. Just got to hope for the best!

[abay91]

It does sound crazy, good luck, I'm sure things will work out for the best!!

[sato]

I was offered one which asked me to respond in 1 day...almost left me no time , even though it's a dream school, but not a dream program. I accepted and it turns out to be bad decision.

 

So think twice before you make your final decision, don't panic and keep calm.