Transfer Admissions: Different deposit deadlines and notification dates

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Hi,

I’m having a problem regarding my transfer admissions. I’ve applied to two schools, and I’ve already been accepted to one. The problem is, they need a deposit for financial aid by May 1, while the second school that I’ve applied to (actually my first choice), doesn’t notify me of my admissions status until June 1.

What should I do??? I know depositing for one school and not going there is not only unethical but I also can’t afford it. Would it be crazy to ask the school that I have been accepted to to delay the deadline??? Or ask the second school for earlier notification, which feels incredibly unlikely…

For reference the schools are Bard and Georgetown. Please help!

Thank you!

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I am in the process of dealing with this situation right now!

As far as I know, if you put a deposit down before you have heard from another school, that is not unethical. I think the conflict comes in when you have two deposits going at the same time.

That being said, putting down a deposit to save yourself a spot is the only solution I can think of. In the grand scheme of things, the deposit that you may or may not lose is merely a drop in the bucket. Is there anyone you can turn to for financial help in this situation?

I’m waiting to hear from Georgetown, too. Good luck!