<p>Is there any way at all to pull out of early decision? I changed my mind about Brown but I already sent in my ED application. I still like the school and all and want to apply regular decision, but it’s just that I don’t want to be forced to attend if I’m accepted ED. I didn’t know enough about the school two months ago and applied on impulse. I’m really lost and don’t know what to do. I feel really bad about it, too.</p>
<p>I don't know how Brown handles these kinds of cases, but there are some schools where taking yourself out of the ED pool can get you blacklisted.</p>
<p>Oh, man, I'm so sorry you feel that way Heather! I'm pretty sure ED is really binding though :(.</p>
<p>is your application Incomplete? because if it is an incomplete application, I am pretty sure that it would just be deferred.</p>
<p>Heather, just write to them or email them asking them to change your app to RD. Until you are accepted, you are not under any commitment. It happens all of the time.</p>
<p>no...I'm so upset...my application is complete...my life is over...does anyone know if Brown blackballs applicants? I really never meant it to work out this way. I just, changed my mind. I'm an idiot.</p>
<p>Yes, but they'll have on file that I withdrew the application.</p>
<p>Write a short note to Brown stating you are changing your status from ED to RD (with or without any explanation) , sign it in handwriting, and fax it to the Brown admissions office (fax number 401/863-9300). Be sure to include your social security number, date of birth, and address so they can locate your file. This should not be a problem but get it done asap.</p>
<p>May I ask what school made you change your mind?</p>
<p>Or was it just the idea of being locked in that freaked you out?</p>
<p>Hey, think of it this way: statistically speaking, you have a higher chance of deferral or rejection. Maybe this won't end with you being unhappy?</p>
<p>Yale...I met a boy there the other day..</p>
<p>that and negru turned me off.</p>
<p>A boy is a ridiculous reason to not want to go to a school lol</p>
<p>and also the idea of being committed to Brown scares me..idk</p>
<p>Especially if it's at Yale, no? Pretty tough to guarantee you're getting in there! Yale and Brown aren't too far away, either, so buck up!</p>
<p>And don't worry about negru. If it makes you feel better I'll start an anti-negru club when we both get accepted :).</p>
<p>If you aren't sure, withdraw your application. The only risk is not getting into Brown but if you aren't sure, there will be other places where you'll be happy. I'm still kind of amazed someone would site meeting a boy as a reason.</p>
<p>*cite</p>
<p>bump 10char</p>
<p>I know :(....</p>
<p>I know :(....I guess you're right. I guess I should be happy with Brown.</p>
<p>oops. I'm a mess. Going to hide in a hole now.</p>
<p>negru turned you off? seriously? you have to understand that his expectations were far too high and idealist to be reached, no matter what school he was at, and that has blinded him from getting a good picture of the school.</p>
<p>he was talking about athlete worship at Brown (specifically football players!). need I say more?</p>
<p>no. don't say anymore. the boy's graduating in like a year anyway...and then I'd be stuck at yale...i'm just hoping i'm deferred. that would solve a lot of problems.</p>