schools "politely" requesting a decision NOW?

[hausdorf]

Hey, thanks dude. My school is on the list! Too excited to find out this CGS! I may rest assured. And the evil plan, haha, we'll see.

[GraduateSchoolNut]

it does not apply to masters degree programs - only PhD.

[yivorechecho]

Thanks. How about reneging after sending in the deposit? Might they throw a legitimate fit or would it be more of a "thanks for the $300, have fun elsewhere" kind of deal? I'd assume they don't want people there who don't want to be there.

[plisar]

Thanks. How about reneging after sending in the deposit? Might they throw a legitimate fit or would it be more of a "thanks for the $300, have fun elsewhere" kind of deal? I'd assume they don't want people there who don't want to be there.

If you don't mind donating 300 bucks, they can't do anything.

[yivorechecho]

If you don't mind donating 300 bucks, they can't do anything.

I called the school in question and this is indeed what would happen. Lose the $300, no harm, no foul. They have promised to get me the missing funding info before 4/15, so obviously that date does mean something to them and they realize things may shift around before then. I feel much better now, thanks.

[mylstisr]

Thanks for this info. I have a March 12th deadline and my school is on this list. May I ask where it talks about April 15th on the site?

TIA!

It's different of MSW programs!! the April 15th in most cases only applies to MA programs...since an MSW is a professional program/terminal degree, Columbia can ask for a response sooner than April 15th.

[Tinyboss]

Thanks. How about reneging after sending in the deposit? Might they throw a legitimate fit or would it be more of a "thanks for the $300, have fun elsewhere" kind of deal? I'd assume they don't want people there who don't want to be there.

Did you sign something? If so, what did it say?