<p>I thought I could readily find an answer to the following question, but have not to date: can a student unelect ED, and/or change ED schools, once an app has been submitted if the change is done prior to the November 1 ED app deadline? I understand there may be many, many reasons not to do so but I am really just trying to understand the question as a matter of the legal offer/contract that ED represents. Is the students matriculation offer irrevocable only on and after November 1 without regard to when the app has been submitted or is it irrevocable upon submission of the initial app with that box checked?</p>
<p>I believe that, in most cases, you can let the school know that you no longer wish to be considered in the early decision round as long as you do so before the ED deadline. Be sure to get written confirmation from the school that they have received your request.</p>
<p>Call the school(s) in question and ask. </p>
<p>Some of D’s schools require pre-admission forms to be submitted. Because these forms require student to designate ED or RD, D called the school. She was told that yes, kids (and circumstances) are always in flux. This particular school said they would change a student’s admission preference without question or prejudice. </p>
<p>Best to check.</p>