<p>The responses are strong and consistent, and I agree, that the applicant should forefeit all others excpet for the ED choice once accepted. Practially speaking, the ED school may not care as long as the candidate matriculates per contract. Once an applicant gets the desired ED decision, the incentive to do withdrawals is not strong, except that the parent is charged with making sure the child follows through. Hence the question. </p>
<p>I am sure there are some real cases, and I hope they are extremely rare (1% or less) - otherwsie, the FA exception is hard to digest.</p>
<p>There is no need for imputing motives needlessly based on a hypothetical scenario seeking clarity on imprecise language, and looking ahead.</p>