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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]A high school counselor can’t refuse to send your transcript. It’s an educational record. [/quote]

Depends on the school and the agreement signed by the student and their parents.  ED - while not a legally binding contract - is a contract based on honor.  Here are some consequences if you choose to renege your ED acceptance:

2. There May Be Consequences If You Don’t Have “Good” Reason
Each school is different in how they view the Early Decision, but students should understand that it is binding. Failing to have a “good” reason can result in some consequences. “Bad” reasons can include you simply don’t like the school anymore or you received an acceptance letter to another college you want to attend.

Some colleges understand and let you off the hook if you say, “I’m sorry but, after some reflection, this college is not the one for me.” [b]However, this is not always the norm.
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Early Decision is also an honor-bound agreement and not a legal document. You do sign an agreement stating that you will attend the school if you are accepted. So there are some consequences you could face if you don’t have one of the good reasons listed above. Backing out of Early Decision without a solid excuse could result in the loss of any deposits you’ve already paid. [b]Other colleges could also withdraw their letters of acceptance if your original Early Decision school shares information with them.[/b]

[b]3. The College Contacts Your High School
Your high school is often part of the Early Decision application process and they have signed off on your application. You backing out could jeopardize future students’ Early Decision chances if they apply to the same college. In some cases, your high school counselor may turn around and tell the other colleges you’re applying to, hurting your acceptance chances at the other schools.

It’s important to note that some high schools won’t even send your transcript or other information to any colleges after you’ve already applied under Early Decision to one school and received an acceptance letter. As a result, you may find it impossible to apply to any other colleges in January.[/b]

4. Colleges Rescind Offers If You Applied in Bad Faith or to Two or More Schools
You should only apply to a single school under Early Decision. If you apply for two and are accepted to both, you can run into a problem – you gave both your word you will attend! You’ll have to back out of one. However, if you decline one and the college finds out about your other Early Decision application, you may find your offer is rescinded from both schools.

5. Colleges Share Lists
In the same vein, many colleges share “lists” of the students applying under Early Decision with one another. Did you apply to two schools under early decision that talk to one another? Most likely, neither college will accept you. [b]Guidance counselors, alumni, and even classmates are within their right to tip off college application departments, too.[/b]

https://www.collegeraptor.com/getting-in/articles/questions-answers/happens-back-early-decision/[/quote]

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