@happy1 I see, you’re saying it’s the intent that makes the difference. Eh. I’m not sure. I think it’s a grey area. On the face of it, there’d be nothing wrong with the actions he’s thinking about. It’s not uncommon to change an ED2 app to RD midstream. Applicants change their minds all the time. He may even decide to go the other way and roll the dice on the ED-2 school even if he’s accepted to the EA school. He’s keeping his options open. After all, it’s six months away.