nj10 Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 Hey everyone, I'm seeking some advice. For the current CASPA application cycle, I only applied to 2 schools due to taking several prerequisite courses last summer and taking the GRE early fall (in retrospect, I should have started working on some aspects of the application prior to summer school, but what's done is done). I was interested in several other schools that had September/October deadlines, but simply wasn't ready to turn in my application at that time. I just interviewed at one of the programs I applied to and received an acceptance for their class starting this fall. Perhaps this is a ridiculous question, but should I accept the offer even though I haven't given myself the chance to apply/interview at other schools? I really enjoyed my interview day with this program and I believe I would have a good experience there, but I also wonder whether any of the programs I haven't had the chance to apply to could be a better fit for me. On the other hand, I would really hate to turn down an acceptance and then come to realize that I don't like the other programs any better than the one I have an acceptance to (not to mention waiting a whole extra year to start). Has anyone else had a similar experience or any advice to offer? I think if I felt only so-so about the program then I would definitely do another round of CASPA, but like I said I think I would have a good experience at this school. I mostly just don't want to regret not exploring other programs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marktheshark89 Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 Take the seat. If you hadn't enjoyed your interview, or had a bad experience there of some sort and didn't think it was a good place/good fit for you, then I could see potentially waiting it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timon Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 First congrats on getting in! I think it would depend on your application stats. IMO if you think your application is flawless then wait. If you feel not so sure then why risk it. If I was in your shoes I'd take the seat and not gamble. I'd like to compare it to deal or no deal. You have 2 boxes left. In 1 box you have $1 mil and the other you have $10. If you were on the show and were offered $500k what would you be thinking? I'd rather walk away with $500k and then use that money to make it $1 mil. I'd take the seat and not gamble and then see what opportunities present themselves later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hemegroup Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 I'd take the seat and not gamble and then see what opportunities present themselves later. Most definitely agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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