I have a friend who applied early decision to two colleges. He was not aware that you are only allowed to apply this way to one school. What would happen if he got accepted to both schools? Is it possible to withdraw his early decision from one school, and still have an application on file with them?
2006-11-17 06:06:08 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
The early decision restriction of applying to only one college is a scam supported by a myth created by the elite universities. A long time ago if they learned that you had done this they would more likely go after the guidance counselor or school officials. The universities are even rumored to have blacklisted the sending high schools. But its all bunk. Harvard has just done away with early admissions. There is nothing that they can do to the student. There has actually been a small grassroots movement by students applying to many universities early decision and then saying NO to all of them just to screw the system! I love it!
Here is a good article on the topic titled "The Early-Decision Racket" http://www.theatlantic.com/doc/200109/fallows
Fight the power!
2006-11-17 06:31:41 · answer #1 · answered by DLamitie 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just because you're accepted to a school does not mean you're enrolled. Basically, if the school gets no money from you, you're not a student. All he needs to do is deal with the school he plans to attend. When I applied to college (about 8 years ago), there was a form I had to return to them stating whether or not I would enroll with them.
There's no problem... he just needs to pick one of the two schools.
2006-11-17 06:09:05 · answer #2 · answered by chocolate-drop 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Uhh, you're not supposed to do that. Ideally, that is supposed to be impossible. You can only apply ED at one school. If you apply ED to both, the colleges probably won't accept you at all because you broke the rules. Either denial or deferral to the regular applicant pool.
2016-05-21 23:09:51 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just because a school accepts you does not mean you HAVE to go to that school. There is no limit on how many schools you may apply to. In fact, it is highly recommended that you apply to several schools. This gives you more choice.
2006-11-17 06:16:43 · answer #4 · answered by edawns 3 · 1⤊ 3⤋
i dont know how this works, but worst case scenario is that he is accepted to one and they find out hes applied to both some how. I dont think there is a limit to how many you can apply to. Atleast there wasnt when i went to college. just to be certain he should apply to a few more.
2006-11-17 06:10:14 · answer #5 · answered by pegasis 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋