<p>My list of colleges has drastically changed since I started applying earlier this fall, so I have a couple colleges that I've already sent transcripts/Part I's/teacher recs to that I'm not planning to apply to anymore.</p>
<p>Should I notify those colleges that I'm no longer applying? Or is it ok if I don't?</p>
<p>It’s a courtesy to withdraw. I just shot out emails when I had to withdraw.</p>
<p>but the thing is, my reason for withdrawing is stupid. i didn’t research carefully enough in the beginning and just started applying, and now i realize that i don’t really want to go there. </p>
<p>how would i explain this to the college? or can i just notify them without explaining my reason for withdrawing?</p>
<p>Would it be better to leave them hanging - or worse, have them admit you over a student who actually wanted to attend?</p>
<p>well, i’m GOING to tell them, but my question is, should i just simply tell them i’m withdrawing, or should i explain my reason for reason for withdrawing?</p>
<p>Just tell them you’re withdrawing. The admissions people are overworked this time of year, they don’t need to know why you’re withdrawing.</p>
<p>I sent short, signed letters informing them I was withdrawing because I had gotten an ED offer.</p>
<p>It’s not a big deal, but it’s still rude to not say anything.</p>
<p>"Date</p>
<p>Name & Address of University</p>
<p>This is to notify you that I wish to withdraw my application from XYZ University. Thank you.</p>
<p>Sincerely,</p>
<p>Your name (typed)"</p>
<p>Sign it and send to the Admissions Office via snailmail.</p>