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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]ED2 is such a shady tactic. 
My DC got these letters from Umiami BC and a few others. I am pretty sure that every school with an ED2 option plays the game. [/quote]

WHat's shady about it?  Seriously asking

T[b]o me, it's the school saying, we've read your application and want you to come, but we need to manage yield and for whatever reason we think we may not be your #1 choice, so if you tell us we are your current #1, then we have a spot for you.  
The school ultimately wants X students to enroll for Fall semester.  Not X-200, not X+200, but X.  Ideally they don't want to need to use their WL, as we all know the yield from a WL is not that good, as most kids pick a school by May 1 and get in the mindset that is where they are going, so many do not switch even if given the chance.  
So if you tell the school "yes, I'm willing to commit" then it's a win-win for everyone.  Obviously don't commit to ED2 if you aren't 100% certain

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Yes! but left aside is the fact that OP's DD is applying for a 3-3 program so the college/university wants to see more before they make a decision.  Writing samples for law is perfectly reasonable. But OP's mom needs to know that these programs are a dime a dozen at  second and tier tier programs (my own slac had one with columbia).  So the institution is betting that your kid will be a great study and do well in all six years.  Or not.  And should that position go to someone else who might say "oh, changing majors and out of this program"[/quote]

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