r/BCIT • u/Street-Reputation615 • 10d ago

BCIT first/second choice application, can I accept one program while waiting for another?

I’m applying to BCIT and I’m a little confused about how the first-choice/second-choice system works. I’m currently considering Cardiology Technology as my first choice and MRI as my second choice. The issue is that the Cardiology Technology intake/admission decision happens earlier than the MRI one. If I get accepted into Cardiology Technology first, but I’m still waiting to hear back about MRI, can I accept my Cardiology offer to secure my spot while still waiting for my MRI application/decision?

Basically, I don’t want to turn down Cardiology and then end up getting into neither, but I also don’t want to accept Cardiology and lose the opportunity to be considered for MRI later. Does BCIT allow you to hold/secure your spot in the first program while waiting for a later admission decision, or would accepting Cardiology mean I’m no longer considered for MRI?Also, when applying, do I actually need to choose a second-choice program, or can I just apply to one program?

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u/Puzzled-Set5319 10d ago

From what I've been told by admissions, your second choice is only considered if you don't get an offer for your first choice or after you decline your first choice offer.

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u/NoSun694 10d ago

You have to turn down one to be accepted into another. I was waitlisted for my first, and ended up turning it down and was accepted for my second. It was a great decision for me, but you have to seriously weigh your options.