<p>Hi, does anyone know how to withdraw an application? I was admitted to UM on Friday and since UM gives better need based FA to low income students, I think Ill end up attending. I went to "Cancel Admission" on the app status page, does that do it? I also emailed admissions but every time before I've had a question it takes them a week or two to respond. I don't want to be admitted and take someones spot if I have no longer have any intention of enrolling.
Thanks</p>
<p>Why do you want to withdraw your app? You already paid the application fee. </p>
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<p>That is most definitely NOT always true. For one, MSU is a FAFSA- only school and U of M is a PROFILE school so they may asses your need as much higher than the FAFSA will. </p>
<p>They over-admit. Wait until you get your admission AND financial aid package from both U of M and MSU and then you can decline your admission and open it up for somebody. IMO it’s dumb to withdraw applications if you have financial need.</p>
<p>You don’t learn about most of the financial aid until later in the spring. First there is the ADS competition in the winter and later in the spring the scholarships and aid are set up. You might be losing out on a lot if you make a decision right now.</p>
<p>I qualified for a fee waiver so I didnt pay an app fee. But yeah I guess you guys are right, I should wait it out and compare in March/April. I’ve just seen statistics that show UMich meeting on average 90% of need and MSU around 65%. Also I would just hate to be the reason someone didn’t get an acceptance letter. But I guess if they do over admit I’ll have nothing to lose.
Thanks</p>
<p>^ Statistics mean nothing on a case-by-case basis.</p>
<p>Yeah don’t worry about it. Definitely wait until you have aid from both schools in hand, you might be surprised.</p>
<p>Since you don’t have to decide until May 1, I would agree that it makes sense to compare what each school offers. Based on your user name, I suspect you want to go to U-M anyway in which case you probably should go there if the financial aid package is enough to allow you to attend.</p>