One reason, albeit minor, some stupid and low intelligence parents salivate at anonymous reporting is the fear and avoidance of a defamation law suit ultimately proving their allegations false. If they had a spine, were cock sure, had the facts, why beat around the bush? Nosy, speculation, and vivid imagination, of jealous and envious souls — a stamp of their inferiority complex.

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Anonymous wrote:To everyone saying the student is behaving unethically, what’s truly unethical is colleges misrepresenting early decision as a binding agreement and then operating as a cartel to enforce these legally unenforceable agreements. The effect is to drive up prices for higher ed across the board by preventing price competition.

Let the kid do what they want. This is all a racket anyway.

To pile on, even more irksome are deferrals from ED. Fish or cut bait.

A deferral from ED excuses you from the agreement. So "cut bait".

Omg. MYOB.
The kid hasn’t even done anything, yet. It doesn’t affect you or your child. How would you even start that conversation?

“hello, admissions? I would like to report a rumor that I heard which annoys my sense of justice and entitlement.”

Anonymous wrote:This is highly unethical.

Seen a lot of kids EA MIT, at the same time ED an ivy (Penn or Cornell), on top of that, EA Chicago, EA USC. EA MIT is considered a grey area, a loop hole.

Even worse, some kids REA one of HYPS, then ED/EA to an ivy plus at the same time.

In my opinion, their acceptance(s) should be rescinded, both EA/REA and ED acceptance.

Completely agree. It’s the same kids who cheat throughout high school. Better to learn a hard lesson now.

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Anonymous wrote:Depending on the timing, you don't even know yet if it will be a violation. If the student gets in to the EA first, then withdraws the ED applicaiton before a decision is made, that's fine.

Timing has nothing to do with it from how OPs post reads. Kid already got into the ED. They plan to break the ED if they get into the EA… a EA they should’ve pulled the app from when they got the ED.

I can plan to be the Queen of England, it doesn't mean it will happen. You can't report a teenager's wishful thinking that he hasn't even acted on.

OP, MYOB.

Anonymous wrote:MYOB.
There are many reasons why a family would break an ED. If it’s not your own family, it’s not any of your business. The private school will find out.
Why is this even a question? It’s unethical but the reason why the counselors are involved to begin with. Rich people do what they want all the time. It’s not like the entire private will get blacklisted for her for one student.

Yes the rich rely on everyone else following the rules so they can get away with doing whatever they want to do. That’s why the rules were created in the first place.

Anonymous wrote:The need to legitimize cheating by some parents here are appalling.

Imagine these people in the workplace.

Anonymous wrote:Depending on the timing, you don't even know yet if it will be a violation. If the student gets in to the EA first, then withdraws the ED applicaiton before a decision is made, that's fine.

This is what I've heard numerous time. I really don't understand why people don't find it unethical.

Anonymous wrote:As a Director of Admission if a family sent me false and unsubstantiated gossip about another applicant it instantaneously triggers potentially dubious concerns about their child — who unknowingly will garner more inspection under our microscope of evaluation.

Are you a Director of Admissions?

Mind your own business. Nothing good comes of you reporting it, you will be known as the crazy family. Let the school admin deal with it if anything happens. Don’t worry, they will be pissed. The school will likely tighten up next year. Known example this year: Colorado Academy & Tulane

Anonymous wrote:I would stay out of it and let the college counselor and the colleges deal with it. That’s their job. There’s nothing to be gained by a parent reporting an ED violation. Parents should focus on their own kids during the application process.

+1

I would stay out of it and let the college counselor and the colleges deal with it. That’s their job. There’s nothing to be gained by a parent reporting an ED violation. Parents should focus on their own kids during the application process.

Those who fearfully hide behind the veil of anonymity are the very spineless scumbags who plead the 5th under oath in a court of law stripped naked the whole world to see.

1. If what OP is saying is true (aka kid got in to their ED) then it *has* in fact happened because no other apps should be out anymore. They should’ve been pulled.

2. People saying report to colleges are unhinged. If it’s reported to anyone it’s to the school college counselors and let them manage the situation. They will decide next best course of action because if this student breaks their ED, it could affect schools future applicants.

Report anon and no one is the wiser. Why is this so hard?

Why report “anon” if you are certain with the ground truth. Big give away…mark of a spineless coward!

PS: isn’t #1 a large assumption? Did the EA school send you the other candidate’ s acceptance letter?