Replies to Acceptances

[rinneron]

I know I read this somewhere here, but I was wondering if anyone could point me in the direction of an "official policy" type of thing...

What is the official date we're required to accept or decline offers of admission with funding? I think this has something to do with the Graduate Association, which is bigger than just individual grad schools, but I can't find any information on the specific grad school sites about when we have to reply to offers by. Hmm... I just don't want to be waiting to hear from places and unintentionally give up offers in the meantime; on the other hand, I don't want to jump on an offer, out of fear of losing it, when a better one could be on the way.

[IvyHope]

4/15 is the commonly known drop-dead date.

[rinneron]

Thanks! That's what I thought, but it really helps to hear someone else confirm.

[Yellow#5]

Be careful though.

Some schools have a separate financial aide submission that you fill out only after you've been admitted.

Don't get your acceptance and hold it, thinking you don't have to do anything else to ensure your funding.

Definitely check the financial aide information for every school that accepts you and, even if you're not 100% sure you'll accept, make sure you submit the necessary info to secure your funding as well as your acceptance.