Why Can Students Apply Early Action & Early Decision Concurrently?

QUESTION: So why do schools let kids who are applying ED elsewhere apply EA? Wouldn’t it make more sense to disqualify EA applications while an ED application is pending? …

WHAT DID “THE DEAN” SAY?

See http://www.collegeconfidential.com/dean/can-students-apply-early-action-early-decision-concurrently/