<p>Hi! I've been kind of laxin applying to summer programs in past years, so this year I'm kind of going all out. I'm applying to a range of programs, some very selective, and I'm a bit concerned about what I would do if there was some sort of miracle and I got into every program I applied to. It would obviously be a best-case scenerio, but some programs, like the Clark Scholars, only select a very few people; if I got accepted to everything, would I be able to turn them down? Has anyone ever been in this type of a situation before? It probably won't be a problem, but I'd like to be prepared. Thanks!</p>
<p>Yeah it won’t be a problem. After you get your acceptance (and they ask for a deposit) you can email/call/contact them before the deadline and just say that you won’t be attending.</p>
<p>It depends on the program. Some of the more prestigious ones require you to attend if accepted. Of course, unless there’s some sort of mandatory deposit, it’s not 100% binding.</p>
<p>My son turned down Clark Scholars for another summer program. He wrote them a very nice letter, thanking them for the opportunity and said how much he regretted not being able to attend. He actually got a letter back thanking him for his letter.</p>