accepted, but need to give decision to attend before other decisions come in

Applying to College
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<p>So I was accepted to a school that I really like, but is more like a safety. I haven't received any other decisions yet, and will get most around mid-december. Unfortunately, they wants a decision from me by Dec. 4th. I don't think that I can make this decision without knowing where else I'm in (or not in :(). My dad says that I should pay the deposit ($200-$300, I forget exactly how much), and just back out if I get in to another I like better... I don't really like this idea, because it seems pretty flakey to back out when I've given my word, and I don't want to lose that much money if I don't go. Of course, I don't want to back out and then possibly end up with no college at all. What is the point of a safety if I reject it before I know my decisions at the other colleges? What should I do? I'm assuming that I'm not the only one who has ever been in this position. If I ask for a delay period, do you think that I'd get one? Asking for that seems sort-of lame to me also (I don't want them to think that I view them as my last choice or anything, because I really do like them). Any suggestions?</p>

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<p>College Name?</p>

<p>Edit: Misread</p>

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<p>You're Dad's advice is sound. There's nothing flaky about changing your mind.</p>

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<p>BassDad made this post in another thread I read today:
<a href="http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/4944489-post30.html%5B/url%5D"&gt;http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/4944489-post30.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p>

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<p>Pay the deposit. Look at it as an insurance.</p>

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<p>Assuming you didn't apply under a binding ED, pay the deposit. If you end up changing your mind, let them know in writing right away. You will lose the deposit and give your spot to someone on the waiting list.<br>
Just make sure to notify them immediately so that should you ever want to reapply (say as a transfer) to that school, you haven't left them without communicating.</p>

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<p>Ack, okay, I should clarify that I am a January transfer.</p>

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<p>bump </p>

<p>please</p>

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<p>Your dad is absolutely correct. Don't lose your spot over wondering whether you'll get into another school and then be stuck.</p>