| obviously it has to happen before decisions are released - but is there any stigma if you do it right before decisions are announced? My DC has reasons that were unforeseen that may require a change, but the timing is not certain. Sorry not providing more detail and basically just the info in the subject question |
| If you notify them and switch, there’s no backlash to the HS. |
| I would imagine the earlier the better. |
| Early December |
| A second before you click on the ED application SUBMIT button |
| Can switch at anytime before decisions are released. |
| Just know that you will be rejected in RD. |
it’s not a commitment until the decision is rendered |
This unless you have a compelling reason for switching that you are willing to share with the school. |
Interestingly my kid ED2 to Emory. Switched to RD (cold feet and felt pressured by CCO) and then got into several T20 in RD. Was WL by Emory. Not rejected. |
Same difference, they weren’t admitted. But sounds like it worked out just fine for them. |
A 100% commitment to applying ED is made when the ED application is SUBMITTED. Period. |
You can withdraw an application at any time, they would lose out on nothing more than an application fee. The student is at more of a disadvantage because they missed the window of opportunity to ED at most other schools |
Let's see, withdrawing ED after submitting application means: loss that school (ED and RD), lost opportunity to ED somewhere else, questions from school's counselor, loss application fee ... any upside? |
| if you switch to RD and send a note to your regional AO that it's because your mom lost her job and you dont feel comfortable enough financially to commit to ED - it won't hurt you at all . or the school. |