<p>I think it is important to point out that Cornell is considering getting rid of ED all together, which would explain why they were luckily sympathetic.</p>
<p>(<a href="http://cornellsun.com/index.php?q=node/18454%5B/url%5D">http://cornellsun.com/index.php?q=node/18454</a>)</p>
<p>Others should not necessarily expect the same treatment. If you try to turn down Brown for Harvard, you will get the axe from both institutions. </p>
<p>UC-Berkeley is NOT included in the ED pact signed by many eastern colleges, so your admission to Cal was not affected by your decision to attend Cal.</p>
<p>Good luck at Berkeley!</p>