But applying ED, which is binding, does become problematic…
The scenario stated in the above post fine, but the ED binding contract did not play a role. Presently my daughter is trying to decide between usna (February appointment) and nrotc Mit (EA). Since neither are binding, she can choose.
It becomes problematic in a case such as this…if accepted ED to a school in December, you must withdraw all other applications. If you really want an academy, you’re out of luck because you are in a binding contract to attend the ED school.
Students who are interested in an academy are a different breed. They are typically not willing to risk not going to an academy in hopes of ED elsewhere. If the academy is truly a focus I suggest not applying ED elsewhere. (Yes, you could probably get out of it, but honor is a big thing at the academies). Only the original poster can decide how important an appointment is.