The Untold Truth About Breaking Early Decision

Early Decision can feel like a promise, but what if you change your mind? Can you really back out?

In this episode of College Coffee Talk, Andy & Pearl Lockwood unpack a real case study of what happened when a student withdrew from an Early Decision commitment, and how the college reacted. More importantly, they explain what “binding” actually means: legally, ethically, and financially - and what families need to know before they apply ED.

Topics include:
✔ What “binding” really means in Early Decision contracts
✔ Why backing out can cause drama with admissions offices
✔ How colleges enforce (or don’t enforce) ED commitments
✔ Financial aid exceptions that make backing out legitimate
✔ The difference between moral obligation and legal ris

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