<p>Ok, i get the idea... I guess i'll apply ed and withdraw from the ivy like that i wont have to even face the dilemna...</p>
<p>Phoenixmemori, ED is binding on you from the moment the college receives the application until they either deny you admission or your withdraw it before a decision is rendered.</p>
<p>TheDad - I really think you may be incorrect here. As I said before, I think that deferring you also releases you from the ED committment. Isn't that the reason for the proliferation of ED II 's ?</p>
<p>go48, it sounds like you really like the EDII school to which you are considering applying. When you get accepted there and arrive next August/September, I strongly believe that you'll realize that it was silly to make this much of a fuss over possibly getting into a school that has the "ivy" nametag. Do what you know you want to do.</p>
<p>Only apply ED to a school you really want to attend. Don't apply to any school you don't want to attend.</p>
<p>Hayden, "Deferral (to the RD round)" is a decision. At that point, you're free for ED II.
<em>Until</em> you've received that decision, your ED commitment is binding.</p>
<p>thanks willywonka , i guess ur right...
to set things straight, acceptance, rejection ,defferal and not enough finaid constitute a decision and all but acceptance release you from ed obligation.</p>