<p>Is there anyway to say yes to two csu's? I got accepted to sdsu and sjsu however I dropped my calculus class so I am not sure if sdsu will revoke my application. My counselor said sjsu will not forsure and I was just wondering if I could say yes to sdsu and if they keep my admission, great. If not then at least I have a backup plan going to sjsu. Does anyone know if this is possible to say yes to two different schools?</p>
<p>I believe it is unethical to accept both offers. I would call or send an e-mail to each school explaining your situation or if you can speak with someone in person, that may help your case. I am sure they are inundated with this type of problem and may cut you more slack in person.</p>
<p>Ethics play no role here. It is highly unlikely the schools cross check enrollment so, your risk is your deposit. I’d call each and ask what happens if you accept and pay then change your mind. Of course it happens all the time. Think about all the kids waitlisted at CalPoly and the UCs that won’t even hear back until after May 1. Of course they hedge their bet by accepting plan B while hoping plan A pans out. They’d be fools not to.</p>
<p>this is from the CSU Stan web site:
Q: What happens if I decide not to attend CSU Stanislaus after accepting my admission offer?
A: Please notify the Admission Office as soon as possible if you have decided not to attend. If you have already registered for classes, be sure to drop all of your classes. If you were required to pay the enrollment deposit, this amount will be forfeited as the deposit is not refundable. If you decide to attend CSU Stanislaus in the future, you will need to reapply for admission and meet the admission requirements and deadlines at that time, including paying the enrollment deposit. </p>
<p>In your situation, I’d register at both knowing I will loose $200 from one campus or the other.</p>
<p>You can deposit at both and then when you decide can call the school you don’t want to go to and they will unenroll you. You won’t get your deposit money back, but it’s not unethical.</p>
<p>The following is a quote from professionals.collegeboard.com</p>
<p>"Double deposits
Double depositing means putting down a deposit, and thus accepting admission, at more than one college. Since a student can’t attend multiple colleges, it is considered unethical. Why might students and families do this, considering that it would mean forfeiting one deposit? The main reasons are:</p>
<p>To buy time to decide on a college when the student has been accepted by more than one. The usual decision deadline is May 1; by double depositing, a student can delay deciding until fall.
To continue negotiating financial aid offers with more than one college past the May 1 decision deadline.
Because the student is on a waiting list at one college and wants to ensure enrollment somewhere in case of being turned down. This scenario is the only one in which NACAC considers double depositing acceptable.
Why is double depositing unethical?
It’s deceitful. Students know they can only attend one college, so they are essentially lying when they notify more than one that they intend to enroll. </p>
<p>It’s unfair to the college. If the practice continues, colleges may find they can’t predict the size of the incoming class with any accuracy. They may take actions such as enlarging the waiting list or increasing deposit amounts (both of which will impact future applicants).</p>
<p>It’s unfair to other applicants. The double depositor is taking up a spot that could go to another student, who will instead be put on a waiting list or turned down.</p>
<p>What should you do?
Tell students not to submit deposits to more than one college, unless they are wait-listed at their first choice and accepted at another.
Consider instituting a policy of sending each student’s final transcript to only one college.
Warn students that some colleges reserve the right to rescind an offer of admission if they discover that a student has made a double deposit."</p>
<p>In this case, the student approached both schools with a developing issue that may have him not complete one of his transfer requirements. The schools gave him a non-committal, “we’ll see”. He’s got no choice but to make 2 deposits. If SDSU gave him a firm yes or no, he wouldn’t have to do it.</p>