<p>Eagle79, this CSM article from May, 2002 "Yale Is Seeking Antitrust Immunity For a Bid to End Early Admissions" makes a direct reference to UNC dropping its early decision plan. </p>
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The Ivy League schools had wanted to get together to discuss joint action, but they stopped short of a meeting, fearing a possible antitrust move from Justice, people familiar with the matter say. They said Yale then requested a "business-review letter" ruling from the Justice Department. Businesses often make such requests to evaluate whether a joint project or limited sharing of information with other companies or organizations will pass muster with antitrust enforcers. Reached Thursday, Dr. Levin confirmed he had a meeting in Washington with the Justice Department earlier this week but declined to say what it covered.</p>
<p>Despite the rising criticisms, colleges have been reluctant to end early decisions unilaterally, fearing that in the battle for top scholars, they would be at a disadvantage to others that continue the programs. One exception has been the University of North Carolina, which last week said it was canceling its program.
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