When a student sends a college deposit to a school, it indicates their intention to enroll at that institution and secure their spot in the incoming class. Therefore, it is important for students to make a conscious and informed decision about where they want to attend college before making a deposit.
Sending a college deposit to more than one school is considered a violation of the college's policies and is generally considered unethical. This is because it takes up spots that could be offered to other students who are interested in attending that college. It can also cause confusion and complications for the colleges in managing their admissions process.
If a student does send a deposit to more than one school, there is a chance that they could get caught. This is because the colleges participate in a student clearinghouse, where they can compare their lists of students who have submitted deposits. In addition, at the conclusion of the student’s senior year, their school counselor must submit a final transcript to the one institution where they have enrolled. They will not send to more than one!
In summary, it is important for students to make a deliberate and informed decision about where they want to attend college before submitting a deposit, and sending a deposit to more than one school is generally considered unethical and could potentially have consequences if the student is caught.