Changing decision - just got in

[AquaBear]

Hi,

 

I applied to ~14 schools for an MS in BME and was only accepted to one, which I happily accepted by April 15th.

 

Today I found out I got into a research-based MS at a higher-ranked (meaningless, I know) school. My original (accepted) offer is a coursework-based MS.

 

It's a little nuts right now. I'm still in the process of deciding where to go, but I'm just wondering what the protocol is for letting School A know I can't matriculate (if I decide not to do so)?

 

I didn't have to submit a deposit - I'm just hoping I'm not "locked in" or anything. How would I let School A know? Just write something like, "my circumstances have changed and thus I will be unable to matriculate to School A for the Fall term"?

 

Thanks...

Edited May 9, 2013 by AquaBear

[DMX]

did you get funding?

if not, the MS school will be understanding.

but do let them know sooner rather than later

[AquaBear]

No, didn't get funding at either school.

 

Thanks, I've been hearing pretty much the same response from all the profs and grad students I've talked to!

[efh0888]

No big deal for MS with no funding...