Keeping a School on Hold?

[thechoson]

Hello.  I have a dilemma now.  I received the happy news that I got into Cal Western today.  I am thrilled and honored, because this is my first acceptance letter!  Cal Western is certainly a school I'll consider (I am from San Diego)  but is not my first choice.
I am wondering if there is a way I can keep Cal Western on hold while I wait for dings or acceptances from my other schools.  Cal Western wants 225 by April 1st, so yea... I am not sure what the proper protocal for this situation is.
Thanks

[steve2004]

I just posted something similar to your post without having read yours. I am in a similar situation to yours. I have been offered a scholarship but I don't believe I'll know by April 1st whether or not I'm in at other schools. Some advice I have received on another message board: Contact the other schools you've applied to, and let them know about your deadline. Contact the school you've been accepted to, and find out whether the deadline is flexible at all. Hope that helps somewhat, and I hope that others will reply too.

[Cherry]

I am also in the same boat I have two acceptances (Ohio Northern and F. Coastal) 

Can't I accept one of them, and then if I change my mind when (hopefully more acceptances come in )and just lose the deposit if a better school comes through?

[steve2004]

I heard that you can accept and then withdraw later. I'm not sure if this is true. I hope so...wish I could be of more help.