<p>one thing i will add to this debate - why if they are not contracts must a student be ‘released’ from the commitment. a student must asked to be released, he/she cannot just say well i wont go to columbia because i don’t feel like it. the point is that someone shouldn’t be applying ED if they think they wouldn’t want to attend - whether it is to a US school or otherwise.</p>
<p>sure you can do whatever you want in the end - but ultimately vossron hits it, it is just poor form to apply to a school ED, be admitted and not attend. why? you took up a spot that could have gone to another applicant. think of all the sweating deferred kids who are on here right now and how selfish it is to apply to a school you do not plan to attend based on the ‘honor’ of it. </p>
<p>that and columbia could share your name with schools and you could if you do not follow the commitment or do not ask to be released from it have your admission be rescinded by all schools involved.</p>