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GMATters1001
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So I applied to one JDMBA program (the remainder were just MBA) and I really goofed. I didn't sign up for the LSAT in time and as a result I will not be able to apply to the law school this term, i.e. necessary for the JDMBA program. I am considering my options as far as how to proceed.
Supposedly the admissions decisions are separate for each school, so theoretically I could get admitted to the MBA program without their admissions department tracking my progress in the law school admissions. And there is no explicit information about one's ability to opt out of the JDMBA program and exclusively go for the MBA program post-admission. So my options, as I see them are thus:
Silence and hope: Say nothing, see if I can get in and take my chances opting out post-admission. I am concerned that this may trigger a review of their admittance decision, possibly even leading to them rescinding the offer. I have no idea whether they will at that point investigate my application to the law school, see that I never applied, etc. At the very least this would get things off on the wrong foot if I allow the admissions process to proceed under false pretenses.
Transparency: Inform the admissions people now, partway through the process, that I do not intend to do the JDMBA program and see if I can still get in to the MBA program. Then I will not be faced with the task of explaining why I am opting out of the program if I am fortunate enough to gain admission. The risk here is that I disrupt the admissions process and lower my chances.
I am leaning towards waiting a little while to inform admissions, informing them in the case that I get selected for an interview. In that case, they have already shown that they are invested in my application and I have shown transparency and integrity.
It's a real dilemma. Any thoughts on the best way to proceed under this scenario? I'd love to hear an admissions consultant's thoughts.
Supposedly the admissions decisions are separate for each school, so theoretically I could get admitted to the MBA program without their admissions department tracking my progress in the law school admissions. And there is no explicit information about one's ability to opt out of the JDMBA program and exclusively go for the MBA program post-admission. So my options, as I see them are thus:
Silence and hope: Say nothing, see if I can get in and take my chances opting out post-admission. I am concerned that this may trigger a review of their admittance decision, possibly even leading to them rescinding the offer. I have no idea whether they will at that point investigate my application to the law school, see that I never applied, etc. At the very least this would get things off on the wrong foot if I allow the admissions process to proceed under false pretenses.
Transparency: Inform the admissions people now, partway through the process, that I do not intend to do the JDMBA program and see if I can still get in to the MBA program. Then I will not be faced with the task of explaining why I am opting out of the program if I am fortunate enough to gain admission. The risk here is that I disrupt the admissions process and lower my chances.
I am leaning towards waiting a little while to inform admissions, informing them in the case that I get selected for an interview. In that case, they have already shown that they are invested in my application and I have shown transparency and integrity.
It's a real dilemma. Any thoughts on the best way to proceed under this scenario? I'd love to hear an admissions consultant's thoughts.
