<p>Since the deadline is not really until May 1, if you are NOW clear on the university program, then for pete’s sake, call admissions immediately and see if you can accept the university you want instead. Explain SAS (Senior Airhead Syndrome). I recommend making an appointment to have the conversation if necessary. There may be an appeals process once you said, “No” to the institution you really now want, but it may be simple. They may be delighted to accept you, but you will likely forfeit the coin you shelled out to Less-Than U. This is similar to the situation with being wait listed: You must accept a university by May 1, but then if Dream U accepts you, you take that spot and lose the money for your deposits. You really need to talk with the faculty, too, at the university you most now want. It is a specialized field and to some degree, internships are very important and the contacts faculty have critical to networking. So…as everyone here has said: you are a brilliant writer and if your art is 1/2 way as impressive, you will go far. But, from my perspective, get off CC and deal with the university you most want. Now.</p>