<p>I should also mention that the really “Chicago” kid in the OP was admitted RN (phew) but decided, after a long and hard think, to go elsewhere.</p>
<p>Chicago’s loss. I think if they admitted him EA, he would have been ours to keep, and he wouldn’t have the complex feelings of going to a school that first deferred and then admitted him-- that’s like the boyfriend that breaks up with you and then offers to get back together.</p>