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Lawschoolgirl23

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Accepting scholarship and canceling later

Post by Lawschoolgirl23 » Thu Mar 13, 2014 6:00 pm

I have been offered a scholarship to one school but I'm waiting to hear back from another. The deadline for accepting the scholarship is before I hear back from my top choice school. Am
I allowed to go ahead and accept, then decline once I hear from the other school?? :?:

PrideandGlory1776

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Re: Accepting scholarship and canceling later

Post by PrideandGlory1776 » Thu Mar 13, 2014 6:10 pm

No, that's not a good choice instead email the school and ask for an extension. They will usually be considerate if your reason is legitimate. If you communicate you concern effectively it shouldn't be a problem.

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