S3 Q&A: The two schools start in different months - which should I pick?

Pick the start date your status clock can safely reach, then compare the rest. If you're transferring or on OPT, the gap between your release date and the program start matters, and you must start at the new school within 5 months of your release date (or your OPT end date, if earlier). Tell me both start dates and your status end date and I'll lay out the timeline.