Hey, I applied for spring transfer and have not heard back from Oberlin. I’m in a bind, because I’ve been accepted to Emory and they need my deposit on the 8th(after asking for an extension), however, I’m pretty sure Oberlin releases decisions after the 10th. Is it weird to ask to get it earlier due to time restraints or is that a big no-no?
I’ll answer only because it’s gone a few days and no one else has. This is a tough call. My assumption is that explaining the situation to Oberlin would be fine as it would be a clear indication that you want to go there. However, I’m not certain of that and the worst case, albeit unlikely, consequences of being wrong could be not getting in when you otherwise would have.
Call Oberlin and explain that Oberlin is your first choice but you have another option with a deadline. Hopefully they will be sympathetic and can provide information.
How much is the Emory deposit?
Thank you for the comments! Emory’s deposit is $500(non-refundable) and it’s really hard for me to deposit that much money when I’m still waiting on my top LAC’s decisions. I don’t want to seem like i’m inconsiderate to Oberlin’s admission team, when I know spring transfer is a tight turn around, but I feel very pushed in a corner, because I want to also tell Emory my intent, which they deserve in a timely manner.
I’m going to call Oberlin and see where that leaves me!
Good call. I’m 100% sure it will not hurt your chances.