Urgent MSW Decision Question

[zp1991]

Hello! I was just admitted into Fordham and NYU's MSW programs this week, and Fordham requires a decision within two weeks, NYU within four weeks. Hunter is my top choice and won't give me a decision until mid to late March, but it's basically the only one I can afford. However, I need to go somewhere. I'm terrified of losing one of my current acceptances by waiting to hear from Hunter, and potentially not even getting in there and not being able to go to any school, but Hunter is also the only one that won't put me into serious debt. Do you know of any ways to work around this kind of situation where the schools need a decision so damn soon or ave any advice? I presume I can't accept one as a safety net and still be admitted to Hunter, although that would be ideal. If I put down a deposit for one school can another (Hunter) still admit me? Can I out down deposits to both NYU and Fordham?  Thank you!

[ces5166]

Don't worry - just call Fordham's admissions office and let them know you are waiting on a couple more decisions.  The date is not a hard deadline, they simply want to know if you are committed or not so they can extend the next round of acceptances.  I was wondering this exact thing, as I was just accepted to Fordham and am still waiting to hear from another school.  I called the admissions office myself - they get this all the time, everyone is in the same boat.  (but I am doing the part-time program - they were more concerned with getting out forms for field work for full-time students, as the field work spots fill up).

Just call them, you have time.

 

[tudor3x8]

Hey ZP,

I had the same issue with Fordham. I love their program, but want to make sure that I make the decision for myself. They are super kind and understanding and gave me the extension for the 2-year full time program after I told them my situation. Good luck!