Decision Date before other university sends out acceptance?

[RachaelMC]

Hi, 

 

I applied to three programs and have been accepted at Ryerson with funding. Yay! The trouble is, I'm also interested in attending U of Amsterdam, and was hoping to be able to wait for their decision before deciding for myself. Ryerson wants to hear back by March 7th (I just found out I was admitted last night - these guys work fast) and Amsterdam probably won't decide until April 1st. Should I accept Ryerson and forget Amsterdam? As far as I can see, the only advantage is that Amsterdam gives the chance to live in Europe, which I would absolutely love but which is achievable in other ways down the road. I also doubt I'll get funding, since I'm international and don't have a genius academic history. In terms of program quality, I think they're about equal, with maybe an advantage to Ryerson. Thoughts?

Edited February 27, 2015 by RachaelMC

[gradapplicant15]

Congrats! In my opinion, I think you should confirm Ryerson's offer first. I think you can always decline later after acceptance, and they will just give your spot to someone esle? Also, may I ask if your offer is given because you have completed undergrad or still finishing undergrad?

Edited February 27, 2015 by gradapplicant15

[RachaelMC]

I've been out of undergrad for almost two years. They do ask for a $500.00 confirmation deposit, so I would lose that if I accepted and then left, but that seems like a small enough price to pay. Going to take a little bit of time to think about it. 

[gradapplicant15]

Good luck

[blaine241]

Hey! I was also accepted to a program at Ryerson (Urban Planning) but the deposit isn't due for a month or two. Are you sure you've read it right? (Sorry to sound condescending, but for your sake I'm hoping this is the case!)

[RachaelMC]

No, I asked the person from the department and she confirmed it. I guess it varies by program!

[blaine241]

No, I asked the person from the department and she confirmed it. I guess it varies by program!

 

Sorry to hear! I would accept the offer, personally. Judging from your original post, it sounds like you may be leaning a bit towards Ryerson anyway. Do they have an international option to take a semester abroad? 

 

Also the student housing situation in Amsterdam is insane. Keep that in mind.

[RachaelMC]

They do! Several in the United States (including one which I'm applying for, but is probably too expensive at American tuition rates) and at least one further afield - France. That's a good point. 

[HashtagKitKat]

Wait, we can decline after acceptance? that doesn't hurt us professionally in the long term??