Recently, I have been accepted to Cornell through early decision. However, prior to being accepted to Cornell, I was also accepted via non-binding early action to my state public school. I 100% plan on going to Cornell but what do I do with the other acceptance? Should I just put in my Cornell deposit in or do I have to contact the other school about canceling my acceptance before putting in my deposit because I’m not sure what the early decision rules are regarding my situation. Thanks!
It’s just polite to inform the other school that you’ll be withdrawing. Otherwise, they’ll keep deluging you with stuff. Plus it opens up a spot for someone else.
@T26E4 Okay thanks. What is the best way to inform the school? Do I just call them or email them?
either would be fine, I’m sure. They’d appreciate your courtesy
My kid wrote a polite email to her two EA schools. Both schools replied by thanking her for notifying them and wishing her best. It is always good to stay in good terms with adcoms - never know if you may transfer or apply to their graduate school.
You can email the school and send in the deposit simultaneously.
what about if my daughter was accepted ED, will not find out about financial aid until later, is required to withdraw her other applications including the app to her second and third choice schools that are much cheaper options as an in-state public universities? If the financial aid is not sufficient, she will have withdrawn from her other, less expensive options.I did calculate my estimated aid and that number would work but since my ex husband has a long dormant “business” (a website and a patented product that he can’t get manufactured, started up;), there may be a surprise let down in our actual financial aid with Cornell.
Why is your FA package going to be late? If you apply ED, you are saying that you will attend. It boggles my mind that some people roll the dice to see if FA comes in and then uses that as an out. Not saying you are doing this, but just a general observation. Sorry, I don’t mean to sound harsh, but Cornell asks for financial info by Nov. 1st for all ED applicants specifically so they can get you an FA package within a week of the ED acceptance date. This gives you time to vet it out and see if it’s affordable. If you are a week or so late with your info it won’t matter that much in terms of you getting your FA package quickly, so when did you submit your financials? I think the key takeaway point is that you need to be in touch with the FA office throughout the whole process. Yes, you can withdraw your contract to attend for financial reasons. I don’t know this for sure, maybe some one can chime in, but if your D was already accepted on a rolling admission basis to your in state public university, I don’t necessarily think you need to withdraw those if you have already been accepted. Not sure, though.
You don’t need to withdraw until you get your FA package. If the package is not sufficient then you can withdraw your ED acceptance.
@Fireup, the final official financial aid package comes later, in the Spring. I cant remember exactly when, but it’s late to wait on withdrawing other applications and accepting. That’s why they give you an estimated package in the Winter.
You should withdraw other apps as soon as possible, out of consideration and the ED contract you agreed to.
Applying ED can be a financial risk when you don’t have a certain financial aid outcome, so it’s not for everybody. You are made aware of tjis when you apply. In extenuating circumstances you can back out, but this is a rare occurrence.
See http://admissions.cals.cornell.edu/apply/first-year/early-decision
"Is early decision binding at Cornell?
Yes. Remember that an early decision application is a commitment to attend if admitted. Prospective students may apply early decision to only one college or university. Early decision applicants may apply to other non-binding early admissions programs, but if they are admitted to Cornell, they must withdraw any applications they have filed at other schools and send their acceptance deposit by mid-January.
If a student applies and is accepted under early decision, but the financial aid package awarded does not make attendance possible, the student may decline the offer of admission and be released from the early decision commitment."
Right but you don’t wait until the final offer in the spring.The estimated package they give you in the Fall is generally what you’ll get unless there were significant changes in the most recent year.
Most of the time, local state schools are cheaper and offer great scholarships to accomplished students. I don’t mean to be rude @Fireup, but if you’re shopping around for the cheapest deal, you probably shouldn’t apply ED.
If the estimated package you get this Fall is not doable, then i believe you have the right to back out.
A few more thoughts, @Fireup: if the final financial aid package changes drastically in the Spring to the point where it isnt feasible, you could
1- appeal the offer to see if you can get more aid from Cornell
2- re-apply to state school. They are often rolling admissions and love to have students with high grades/ scores.
we didn’t get the financial in on time due to ex husband not providing his stuff, which Cornell insisted we include. We just got it in this week so maybe we will hear back. We are NOT shopping around. I charged the deposit 15 minutes after getting the acceptance. Daughter wants to go to Cornell badly but we are under 85k/yr combined income, so financial aid will need to be heavy or it just can’t happen. Just concerned that daughter will withdraw app from her 2nd and 3rd choice schools (no decision from them yet) and then we end up not getting the heavy FA package needed to make Cornell happen.
I believe under 100k income gives you full tuition (not housing) and under 60k is full ride including housing. It should be something like that. We had to take loans to make it happen. But this is a family decision; not everyone has the same philosophy.
You should hear back soon for your estimated package before she withdraws applications. Hopefully it will be acceptable. It would be tough to tell your daughter she couldn’t go after all her hard work and her acceptance. I apologize if I sounded harsh before. Best of luck.
@renomamma: how much is tuition only? I understand the WHOLE thing to be 65k.
@Fireup tuition is a little over $49K. Housing approx 8K, and Dining approx 6K.