T13 Full Ride v. HYS WL?
Posted: Tue Apr 18, 2017 4:43 pm
Hi folks -- I've narrowed down my options to the following scenario:
I've been offered a full-tuition scholarship at a T13 school and the only thing that would prevent me from going to that school at this point is if I get off of the WL at one of HYS with substantial aid (which I may indeed qualify for). Instead of the normal tuition deposit forms, I must email the dean of admissions with my intent to enroll and the deadline is approaching quickly.
My question is: what should one say to the school offering the full-ride offer? Is it better to just be upfront and ask for an extension on the enrollment decision until I've heard back from the HYS WL (which I know could take me right up until the first day of classes), or do I just send my intent to enroll now, and back out when/if I get off the WL?
I've been offered a full-tuition scholarship at a T13 school and the only thing that would prevent me from going to that school at this point is if I get off of the WL at one of HYS with substantial aid (which I may indeed qualify for). Instead of the normal tuition deposit forms, I must email the dean of admissions with my intent to enroll and the deadline is approaching quickly.
My question is: what should one say to the school offering the full-ride offer? Is it better to just be upfront and ask for an extension on the enrollment decision until I've heard back from the HYS WL (which I know could take me right up until the first day of classes), or do I just send my intent to enroll now, and back out when/if I get off the WL?