waitlisted at #1st school, deposit due in #2 school Forum

[ghjuio]

Let me know if there is a protocol for dealing with the below situation.

I am waitlisted at my #1 school. They will give me a decision in June. I got into my #2 school and my #2 school wants a deposit in mid-May. Can I call #1 school and tell them about my predicament and gently ask them to render a speedy decision?

What is the proper procedure in this situation? What have people done in the past?

[tea_drinker]

Can I call #1 school and tell them about my predicament and gently ask them to render a speedy decision?

Yes, you can.

What is the proper procedure in this situation? What have people done in the past?

Pay the deposit at your #2 school and wait with everyone else.

[justhoping]

Can I call #1 school and tell them about my predicament and gently ask them to render a speedy decision?

and/or you can call school #2 and ask for extension.

[ran12]

Idk if it would be to your advantage to ask for a speedy decision. Unlikely that #2 gives you an extension until June. Best bet is just pay the deposit to #2 and eat it if you get into #1.