phoshzzle Posted March 25, 2011 Posted March 25, 2011 (edited) So I started an application with UMD and there are two parts to it. After part 1, I have to agree upon paying the application fee before I can even see what's on part 2, which is where all the things like LOR, Essays, and Transcript. Part 1 just required simple information such as name and address. Anyways, I started part 1, but decided not to apply and now I have to pay the fee even though I didn't submit a full application. I just think it's ridiculous that I have to agree to pay before I can even see what's on the application. I was wondering if this process is normal for other schools. Thanks! EDIT: The title should be: "Having to Pay Fee before starting Application" Edited March 25, 2011 by phoshzzle
Zouzax Posted March 25, 2011 Posted March 25, 2011 You mean you have to agree to pay the fee before even seeing the rest of the application? Is that even legal? Are they harassing you for payment or something?
neuropsychosocial Posted March 26, 2011 Posted March 26, 2011 I applied to one school where I needed to pay the fee before they would create the account where I could fill out the application - sounds like the same process that you just encountered! I wavered about whether to pay, but decided to do it - and by the time that I actually submitted the application, really regretted applying to that school. If I hadn't had to pay the fee weeks before applications were due, I wouldn't have applied. Maybe that's what they intended?
phoshzzle Posted March 28, 2011 Author Posted March 28, 2011 Yeah #3, they are sending me many letters about it and I have no intention on finishing that application. Should I just pay it?
neuropsychosocial Posted March 28, 2011 Posted March 28, 2011 Yeah #3, they are sending me many letters about it and I have no intention on finishing that application. Should I just pay it? Don't pay if you're not intending to apply! Try calling the grad admissions office and explain, or hit "report spam" on their emails; they should stop eventually even if you can't convince a human to stop them now.
Zouzax Posted March 28, 2011 Posted March 28, 2011 i agree with neuropsychosocial, there's no way I would pay that. Give them a call & maybe theyll clear the charge.
DariaIRL Posted April 1, 2011 Posted April 1, 2011 Can you log in and just delete your application and profile? I wouldn't pay that.
chaospaladin Posted April 1, 2011 Posted April 1, 2011 My friend had the same situation. I told him not to apply. truckbasket and chaospaladin 1 1
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