Declining offers

nanolo

18 36

Posted Feb 10, 2011 11:23

Hi everybody,
I received two offers so far, from GW and Cardozo School of Law. If I had to decide now, I would choose the second one, because it offered me a generous scholarship that will decrease the tuition. But I have a doubt: how do I reject an offer? Do I simply not answer before the deadline (GW told me to answer before March 3rd, Cardozo March 13th) or do I have to send a formal answer, even for declining the offer? Thank you.

PS: I'm waiting for UVA (but only if they offer me a scholarship as well), has anyone already received the offer?

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RPFUGB

39 77

Posted Feb 10, 2011 11:37

Hi everybody,
I received two offers so far, from GW and Cardozo School of Law. If I had to decide now, I would choose the second one, because it offered me a generous scholarship that will decrease the tuition. But I have a doubt: how do I reject an offer? Do I simply not answer before the deadline (GW told me to answer before March 3rd, Cardozo March 13th) or do I have to send a formal answer, even for declining the offer? Thank you.

PS: I'm waiting for UVA (but only if they offer me a scholarship as well), has anyone already received the offer?

I have received an UVA offer.

<blockquote>Hi everybody,
I received two offers so far, from GW and Cardozo School of Law. If I had to decide now, I would choose the second one, because it offered me a generous scholarship that will decrease the tuition. But I have a doubt: how do I reject an offer? Do I simply not answer before the deadline (GW told me to answer before March 3rd, Cardozo March 13th) or do I have to send a formal answer, even for declining the offer? Thank you.

PS: I'm waiting for UVA (but only if they offer me a scholarship as well), has anyone already received the offer? </blockquote>

I have received an UVA offer.

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Interalia

113 225

Posted Feb 10, 2011 13:53

just write them a short email to say you're declining, that should be sufficient.

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putou

24 48

Posted Feb 20, 2011 13:41

Haven't you received a form (Declaration of Intent) together with your admission letter from GW? It seems to be quite simple to decline the offer by filling out the form. By the way, I am asked to make decision whether or not to accept offer from GW by April 15. Yours seems to be so urgent. Good luck.

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AMF

8 16

Posted Feb 20, 2011 14:15

Have you guys applied for any type of scholarship??? Good luck to all!

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RPFUGB

39 77

Posted Feb 20, 2011 16:39

To go back on topic,

I have already declined my offers from UVA and from Duke. I do this quite early in the process to make space for someone else.

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Aky

69 137

Posted Feb 20, 2011 17:13

To go back on topic,

I have already declined my offers from UVA and from Duke. I do this quite early in the process to make space for someone else.

Thanks !
By the way, hope you didn't forget to tell Duke "Hey guys, I know a very good applicant, Aky, who is just exceptional ! Please give him my seat, you won't regret it !!!" :D

lol just kidding ! ;)

<blockquote>To go back on topic,

I have already declined my offers from UVA and from Duke. I do this quite early in the process to make space for someone else.

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Thanks !
By the way, hope you didn't forget to tell Duke "Hey guys, I know a very good applicant, Aky, who is just exceptional ! Please give him my seat, you won't regret it !!!" :D

lol just kidding ! ;)

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Lafcia

5 10

Posted Feb 20, 2011 20:58

Aky :-))) they should accept you if they know how good sense of humour you have!

Good luck!
I'm still waiting too (however other Univ)

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RH0202

7 14

Posted Feb 25, 2011 13:25

I believe it is a question of fairness to let th euni know that you wont accept the offer (if you have a better offer from another uni). But do you guys think it is a good idea to write them and say that you have a "better" offer and sk them to match that offer (or even better, ask them to give you scholarship/waiver of fee) if they want you to reconsider....
or is that too much :)
all the best
RH

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MAB79

219 437

Posted Feb 28, 2011 02:56

PS: I'm waiting for UVA (but only if they offer me a scholarship as well), has anyone already received the offer?

I know that therebare good reasons to accept and decline offers. Money for sure is one of them. But, why would you accept a Cardozo offer rather than. UVA offer because of a part tuition waiver? I had an offer from BU with a half tuition waiver and declined it without thinking once I got into Columbia. UVA is so much better ranked and has a way better reputation (except for IP) that I would not just make the decision pursuant to a probably 20k waiver, they tend to give very fast. Remember that NYC is so much more expensive than Virginia that the waiver is not even worth the value on it.

But of course, my statement only applies if you decide solely because of the waiver. If you have other reasons, you can forget about what I just said...

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PS: I'm waiting for UVA (but only if they offer me a scholarship as well), has anyone already received the offer? </blockquote>

I know that therebare good reasons to accept and decline offers. Money for sure is one of them. But, why would you accept a Cardozo offer rather than. UVA offer because of a part tuition waiver? I had an offer from BU with a half tuition waiver and declined it without thinking once I got into Columbia. UVA is so much better ranked and has a way better reputation (except for IP) that I would not just make the decision pursuant to a probably 20k waiver, they tend to give very fast. Remember that NYC is so much more expensive than Virginia that the waiver is not even worth the value on it.

But of course, my statement only applies if you decide solely because of the waiver. If you have other reasons, you can forget about what I just said...

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coldwell

2 4

Posted Feb 28, 2011 22:31

my application went complete on Feb 23....how long does it usually take to hear from GW admission? anyone knows? cos the deadline for me to submit a non-refundable deposit (to some other unis) is by March 10

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putou

24 48

Posted Mar 01, 2011 06:17

Coldwell, I was informed by GW that my application materials were completed in eary January. And I heard admission from GW in early February.

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coldwell

2 4

Posted Mar 03, 2011 00:20

Thank you very much!

I'll just have to wait a few more weeks

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Baluza

53 105

Posted Mar 09, 2011 20:10

Hello,
I am a deferred applicant and I got accepted for the admission this time @ GWU...
but the concern is scholarship from GWU...
Has anyone received any scholarship from GWU?
secondly, how better are the chances for an LLM from GWU in IP to get a good job

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