<p>fallenchemist, I think we disagree on a few definitions here. I doubt that this letter actually DOES anything, therefore I don’t see it as particularly punitive. For example, the letter to the high school probably tells the guidance counselor that they should be more careful about advising students to apply ED, not a judgment call against the student. Of course, again, we don’t know that for sure. But ultimately, the letter is merely words on paper and has no other repercussions, and therefore I don’t see how that is a failure to release someone from the ED agreement (and probably wouldn’t hold up in court as a case of defamation). However everyone is obviously entitled to their own opinion on it, so I respect yours as your own. </p>
<p>Finally, I am almost positive that this is common practice among most schools, but it seems that there’s a (somewhat odd) assumption that the only one that does it is AU. </p>
<p>Either way, I agree with AUGirl that it’s not terribly productive to debate about it. Hopefully KBJ comes back and clarifies things further. AUGirl, best of luck with your decision!</p>