<p>I had the intention on applying to 11 schools, 3 or 4 where I've had a consistent communication with. A few weeks ago I was (surprisingly and amazingly) accepted ED to my first-choice school. </p>
<p>Should I politely tell these schools that I anticipated applying to (all of which really really want me to apply/attend--one even paid for my trip across country) that I've been accepted ED somewhere? I just don't want any hard feelings!</p>
<p>well ... if you've had consistent contacts, it'd be polite to let them know, yea ...</p>
<p>^I agree. A polite telephone call or email to inform them your ED status and to remove you from the "contacts" list -- will save them time. It's just considerate.</p>
<p>I agree with the other posters. One more thought, my D ended up transferring after a year, she was glad she kept good relations with the schools that she turned down as a freshman. You just never know.</p>
<p>thanks, the " dirty deed" has been done!</p>
<p>blah, writing nice stuff about these schools make me wanna attend a different college each year!</p>
<p>Just sending a polite note updating them is probably fine.</p>
<p>Yeah, letting them know of your choice will help them pick others to replace your possible spot and congrats on getting in to your first choice! =]</p>
<p>I actually feel kinda bad telling some of these schools I can't go. I wouldn't have applied if I didn't love the school. With my acceptance letters the enrollment form has an option that just says "I plan not to attend so and so univeristy for so and so university." So if you get accepted just fill out those little sheets and send them in.</p>
<p>Of course, you should let the schools know that you appreciated their support, and were impressed by their school, but have decided to accept an ED acceptance elsewhere. To let them know is simply being courteous, and yes, as someone else said, keeping friendly relations with them could help later if you decide to transfer or encounter again any of the officials who helped them.</p>
<p>Schools were trying to recruit you, but they know that some of the students whom they courted will turn them down.</p>