How to Withdraw a College Application

This article was co-authored by Alexander Ruiz, M.Ed. and by wikiHow staff writer, Jessica Gibson. Alexander Ruiz is an Educational Consultant and the Educational Director of Link Educational Institute, a tutoring business based in Claremont, California that provides customizable educational plans, subject and test prep tutoring, and college application consulting. With over a decade and a half of experience in the education industry, Alexander coaches students to increase their self-awareness and emotional intelligence while achieving skills and the goal of achieving skills and higher education. He holds a BA in Psychology from Florida International University and an MA in Education from Georgia Southern University.

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It's exciting to make decisions about where you'll attend college, but it also means you'll need to withdraw your other applications. If you're accepting an Early Decision school or have just made your choice, notify the schools that you're not attending. Don't worry—most of them make it quick and easy to do! We'll give you clear directions on how to withdraw your application and then run through some common reasons for withdrawing.