u/Independent_Rub6792

I received an offer from a master’s program with no funding. They gave me a deadline later in the summer, but mentioned it’s appreciated if I decide earlier.

The thing is, I’ve already accepted another program and will most likely attend there, but I still want a bit more time to think things through (mainly financial considerations).

Would it be okay to hold onto this unfunded offer for a few more weeks and then decline around late April or early May? Or is that considered bad practice?

Curious what others have done in similar situations.

I have an offer from a master’s program with no funding, and the official deadline to respond is late July (they mentioned it’s appreciated if I decide earlier).

I’ve already accepted another program and will most likely attend there, but I’m still thinking things through mainly because of financial considerations.

Would it be okay to wait until early May to decline this offer? Or is that considered too late / bad etiquette even if the official deadline is much later?

Curious what people here think.