<p>I just got accepted to Chicago EA and it is my #1 choice. It is, however, not my parents' #1 choice (at least not yet), and I am going to have to apply to a couple more schools for them (in all honesty, I don't think I will even get into these schools). I really want to attend Chicago and I would like to send them my deposit as soon as possible so that I can get my first choice in housing. I know that the deposit is non-refundable unless I write them a request for a refund by May 1. My parents are fine with sending them the deposit if I can get it refunded before May, but I don't want to send Chicago the deposit and then back out later. I guess what I am asking is is it okay to send the deposit without being 100% sure of my plans? Do people send deposits to secure their housing and then change their minds about attending later?</p>
<p>I am really not trying to screw over Chicago. I love the school and desperately want to go. I just need a few more months to convince my parents that it is where I should be. I really want to live in either BJ or S-H and I don't want to miss out on living in one of those by getting my deposit in in April if there's a large chance that I actually will end up at Chicago.</p>
<p>Thanks for your help!</p>