I was asked if -I- had a deadline...

[Between Fields]

So, a PD asked me to email her around this time to talk about funding. I'm "high" on the waitlist (and it seems possibly first) for funding. She asked if -I- had a deadline that I needed an answer from her by? I'm in the exact same situation at two other schools. Do I tell her she has all the time in the world?

[peachypie]

I take it by your situation you anticipate you won't be making a decision until about April 15th?  Unless of course you hear from a top choice before that?  I would say you would obviously like to know sooner rather than later but that school X is very high on your interest list however availability of funding would be a major factor in your decision.  then say that by that being said, if you had to wait until April 12-13th to hear that would be ok, but that you would not feel comfortable accepting without an indication of funding prior to that.  or something to that extent.  You don't need to mention other school situations or anything.