<p>A week ago, this college paid for my ticket to their campus. While there, I met this lady that worked at the admissions office who was really nice. She totally convinced me to attend I even told her that I was 99% sure that I would attend( big mistake). She knows my name and a lot about me and I know for a fact that I will not be attending... </p>
<p>What is a nice way of telling them that I will not be attending? Should I feel bad?</p>
<p>Don’t feel bad. It’s easy to get caught up in a school while you’re visiting.</p>
<p>Just send back the decision paper that you probably got with your acceptance, or an email. If you feel like you should say something personal to this woman, then try to be polite. If they did not give you a ton of money, you could say that you are going elsewhere for financial reasons.</p>
<p>Just tell them that after careful considerations of all the factors, you decide to attend another school. No need to be too specific. Acknowledge the school’s generosity (your plane ticket) and the niceness of the admission lady, let them know you are grateful for their attention.</p>
<p>I think it is quite lovely that you are so concerned about turning down their offer. It says a lot about you and your character. However, you do not have to feel sorry in any way about turning down their offer. As previous posts have suggested you can return your answer in the reply that was sent with your acceptance package, or do it online if you are able. Additionally, if you have the name of the woman in the Admissions Office, you can send her a note or email thanking her for her kindness and attention, but that you have decided to attend another college. Good luck in the future, you already possess all the characteristics needed to be a great success!</p>
<p>Thank you for all of your feedback. I will surely follow your advice and send her a personal email thanking her for the nice visit to the campus.</p>