hippityhop123 Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 Kind of in a pickle here. One of my top choices wants an answer stat (cue panic attack), but I'm still waiting on 2 other schools....womp. How does one ask schools to expedite application review? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassypenguin Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 Is your top school providing funding? Why not just go with your top choice? I'm in a similar boat, except I'm waiting to hear back from my top choices. (The schools I don't really care about as much as extended an offer to me with an approaching deadline, but I'm still waiting to hear back from my top 2 choices.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MathCat Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 I wouldn't actually ask them to review it faster. Instead, I'd email to say you have an offer with an urgent decision deadline, but are still interested in their program. However, only send this if you are actually interested in their program. You did say the offer you have is one of your top choices - are the ones you're waiting on higher on your list? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hippityhop123 Posted April 13, 2015 Author Share Posted April 13, 2015 (edited) The school I was admitted to is providing some funding, but I'm hoping to receive more. I asked the 2 other schools to expedite my review, and they both said they'll have a decision this week. However, the school I was admitted to wants a decision by this Wed. 4/15...I would commit now, but I want to see if I'll get any funding from the other schools. GAH. Should I just email the school asking for a week extension? Edited April 13, 2015 by annabee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MathCat Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 It would be fine to ask for an extension, but be prepared for the possibility that they will say no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hippityhop123 Posted April 13, 2015 Author Share Posted April 13, 2015 That's what I was thinking - the worst they can say is no. I just need an eloquent way of asking.... Do I bring up other offers? Or can I just simply say I would benefit from more time to make my decision? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lxwllms Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 A lot of people on here have asked for extensions in order to make a more informed decision. You could certainly phrase it that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lxwllms Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 A lot of people on here have asked for extensions in order to make a more informed decision. You could certainly phrase it that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lxwllms Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 A lot of people on here have asked for extensions in order to make a more informed decision. You could certainly phrase it that way. Accidentally posted twice... Sorry! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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