Fear of rescinding

Colleges & Universities A-Z Cornell University
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<p>I just sent Cornell the following mail that best explains my situation. What do you think could happen?</p>

<p>"My name is Daniel Sacilotto, a recently admitted transfer student from Peru for the term beginning on the fall of 2005. I recently received the credit evaluation for transfer students, in which it is stated that so far I am required to complete 60 credits in 4 semesters in Ithaca. It is also stated that my transfer credit will only appear on my Cornell record after my complete transcript of my current college work is received. </p>

<p>I also recently called Cornell to explain there had been problems with my financial aid application. Specifically, the FAFSA didn't process because my mother's name in her Social Security card did not match the name submitted in the application. This was because my mother's name, as it appeared on her SS card, was still her married name, and did not match her current name. I didn't receive notification on this trouble from the IRS until I called them myself after the universities I applied for notified me that they hadn't received the FAFSA. They replied that they somehow 'forgot' to mail me about this trouble, and that the application should proceed as quickly as I corrected it. I did so and those papers are in order.</p>

<p>However, the problem is that, because of this problem, by the time I started receiving the acceptance letters from the universities I applied for, my financial aid information still hadn't been processed (it still hasn't), and hence I couldn't possibly make a choice at that point. Several universities asked me to make a deposit to ensure my acceptance and position. Not having my financial aid information at hand, I couldn't possibly afford to pay deposits to all the universities I applied for and also pay for my current courses at my university. I called Cornell and they said I should wait until my financial aid information had been processed to make the deposit and that I wouldn't lose my position. Other universities still asked me to make the deposit by the due deadline in spite of not having my financial aid information ready.</p>

<p>This became increasingly problematic for me, as the amount required by some of these universities went from $200 to $900 (Georgetown university), and added up to even larger numbers. Seeing I couldn't possibly afford to lose my place in any of these universities, not knowing my financial aid, and that I needed to pay these deposits, I asked my current university if I could be exempted from my current courses in order to afford this payments and get my paperwork done. Knowing all the universities would be interested in seeing my progress in these last courses, I explained this situation to my teachers and asked them to write a report on my work so far in the courses. Of course, even if the credit for these courses isn't transferred, I still wanted to certify my work had maintained the high standards presented in my application, even if I could not complete it.</p>

<p>I am deeply frustrated at this situation and ask for your comprehension. I wanted to ask what it is I should do at this point to avoid risking my attendance to Cornell in the eventual case that I am awarded the necessary aid. Cornell is clearly my top choice and a dream come true for me. I am prepared to do what's necessary. I thank you in advance
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<p>Do you know if you qualify for waivers? Some people with low enough income can receive it. Check that out.</p>

<p>Otherwise, if you really want to go to Cornell, call your admissions office (The school's, NOT the general admission office) and tell them. </p>

<p>I had a similar problem. I basically told the office, I have made my decision in attending Cornell, but I have yet to gather enough money for the deposit. They told me its okay and that I should send in the acceptance slip anyway. The money can be sent in at a later date.</p>

<p>Check with your office, they should be able to help you out.</p>

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<p>Thing is Cornell already said to me I could pay later. But Georgetown and UVA told me I had to pay by the due date, and I did pay $1200. I had to withdraw from these courses in order to afford this. Do you think Cornell will accept letters form my teachers in every course corroborating my good performance until my retirement? If not, what can I do?</p>

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<p>For situations like this, its best to talk to the admissions counselor.</p>

<p>Withdrawing from courses is defintely not good. But with unusual circumstances like yours, you have a legit reason in doing so. With teacher evals corroborating your performance up to this point in time, it will certainly PROVE that you didn't drop the class for some negative reason. But anything we say is what we think. It's essential that you get in touch with the admissions office.</p>

<p>Btw, if Cornell IS your first choice, why did you send deposit in those other schools.</p>

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<p>Yeah, I already mailed that letter to Robin Perry. If she says i'm going to need that final transcript, then I don't know what i'm gonna do.</p>