Ivy application process (switching RD to EA)

<h1>LivesinHobbiton</h1>

<p>Last fall when kid1 was being recruited we had heard that ‘the switch’ was possible. We had asked a coach about it in July while on an unofficial visit. The coach said that you can do that - submit RD, get LL, switch to EA. However, when it came down to the commitment in October, the head coach would only request the LL if my kid submitted SCEA. My kid had offers from 4 Ivies and coach of his #1 obviously did not want to take a chance that kid would change mind and the LL would be wasted.
So it’s a good idea in theory but I wonder how many coaches would commit (request) a LL if the recruit does not commit to only apply at the one school?</p>