amanda lauren Posted March 18, 2011 Posted March 18, 2011 I received an acceptance to UNC Charlotte's MSW program early this month, and I was told that I needed to inform them within 10 days of my decision to register. I hadn't heard back from my top choice school yet, and I knew I wouldn't hear back until at least mid-March, so I accepted UNC Charlotte's offer just in case I didn't get into my top choice. However, I just heard back from VCU (literally 20 minutes ago) and found out that I was accepted - YAY!!!! Since VCU is my top choice I obvoiusly want to go there, but I'm not quite sure how to tell UNC Charlotte that I want to take back my acceptance into their program. Has anyone done this before, and how exactly would I go about doing this?
tesolin4languages Posted March 18, 2011 Posted March 18, 2011 Id like to know as well. One of my unis, U of Rochester, requires 2 weeks of receipt of admissions, AND they require you to pay a fee. While I have no experience with this, If you haven't paid a fee I see no problem. I believe U of Rochester, in my case, the fee is non-refundable. If you haven't paid a dime, why worry? You might piss them off for wasting their time, but that's why you paid for their review of your application in the beginning anyway. Remember you will be studying for a long time, and if it takes a few ppl getting pissed off it is worth it, if your happiness is at stake. This is just a logical analysis. Hope it helps, even if I did not answer your question factually. Tesolin4languages
DariaIRL Posted March 18, 2011 Posted March 18, 2011 You should be: Apologetic: Dear Professor, I'm writing to regretfully withdraw my acceptance to your program.... Thankful and complimentary: Your offer/program/research/lab/resources are great and I am so thankful to have been offered a spot in the program, interviewing with you and other faculty/grad students was a memorable experience...... Explanatory: But I've decided to accept an offer at another school (you may as well name it because they'll ask) due to XYZ. Put some emphasis on the fit of your dream school and how you plan to attain your goals there with their resources. Not burning bridges: I will continue to follow your work because I remain interested in the ABC of your research and hope to be able to collaborate(maybe?) or see you at an upcoming national conference (if you actually want to say that). Apologetic once more: Again, thank you so much for the opportunity. I apologize for withdrawing my acceptance but hope that you are able to give my spot to another student who would be a great fit in your program (or something). //// Just my 2 cents. Glad you got into your dream school! jynx 1
tesolin4languages Posted March 18, 2011 Posted March 18, 2011 You should be: Apologetic: Dear Professor, I'm writing to regretfully withdraw my acceptance to your program.... Thankful and complimentary: Your offer/program/research/lab/resources are great and I am so thankful to have been offered a spot in the program, interviewing with you and other faculty/grad students was a memorable experience...... Explanatory: But I've decided to accept an offer at another school (you may as well name it because they'll ask) due to XYZ. Put some emphasis on the fit of your dream school and how you plan to attain your goals there with their resources. Not burning bridges: I will continue to follow your work because I remain interested in the ABC of your research and hope to be able to collaborate(maybe?) or see you at an upcoming national conference (if you actually want to say that). Apologetic once more: Again, thank you so much for the opportunity. I apologize for withdrawing my acceptance but hope that you are able to give my spot to another student who would be a great fit in your program (or something). //// Just my 2 cents. Glad you got into your dream school! Great answer!!! Thanks for this knowledge, I'll use it if needed Congrats on your acceptance(s) -TESOLin4Languages
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