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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I find it almost hilarious (almost) that anyone would think it's ok to renege on an ED acceptance for any reason other than finances.  I had no idea there were so many clueless parents here, but DCUM proves me wrong every day.[/quote]

I can tell you a story of a kid backing out on an ED that the private school not only said was OK, but celebrated.

Kid was an excellent student and was also a good - not great, but good -athlete in a certain sport. At the end of junior year, kid decided not to pursue playing the sport in college and focused on academics in college search. Went ED and got accepted to this very good school in December.

Spring sport time came along and kid had a break-out year. Kid had grown 2 inches, worked hard over the summer to fill out and had a stellar season, to the point that it got some D1 attention. Kid rethought plan and decided to pursue sport in college. Dropped the ED and went to another school to play the sport.

Everyone was happy for kid and family, except possibly posters like some here who are certain that their kid would have gotten into this kid's ED spot.[/quote]
Ridiculous story made up to justify unethical behavior. No one believes this nonsense. [/quote]

Sorry you don't believe it. And there is nothing unethical about this. Kid and family were completely upfront.

What I can't understand is why you are so personally vested in what other people do. There is some serious projecting going on here. Did you ED yourself, end up hating the school but were unable to transfer, and now want to see everyone rigidly locked in?[/quote]
I'm still waiting to hear what "Kid and family were completely upfront." means. PP?[/quote]

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