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The Untold Truth About Breaking Early Decision

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Early Decision can feel like a promise, but what if you change your mind? Can you really back out?

In this episode of College Coffee Talk, Andy & Pearl Lockwood unpack a real case study of what happened when a student withdrew from an Early Decision commitment, and how the college reacted. More importantly, they explain what “binding” actually means: legally, ethically, and financially - and what families need to know before they apply ED.

Topics include:
✔ What “binding” really means in Early Decision contracts
✔ Why backing out can cause drama with admissions offices
✔ How colleges enforce (or don’t enforce) ED commitments
✔ Financial aid exceptions that make backing out legitimate
✔ The difference between moral obligation and legal ris

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#CollegeAdmissions #EducationPolicy #FAFSA #FinancialAid #CollegePlanning #StudentLoans #LoanForgiveness #Scholarships #HigherEducation #Parenting #CollegeBound #ClassOf2025 #ACTPrep #SATPrep #Parenting #2025 #DebtRelief #CollegeEssay#CollegeAdmissions #DoubleDeposit #CollegeAdmissions #CollegeDecision #CollegePlanning #EnrollmentMistakes #StudentAdvice #collegeplanning #collegefinancialaid #collegeadvisor

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Content provided by Pearl and Andy Lockwood and Andy Lockwood. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Pearl and Andy Lockwood and Andy Lockwood or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

Early Decision can feel like a promise, but what if you change your mind? Can you really back out?

In this episode of College Coffee Talk, Andy & Pearl Lockwood unpack a real case study of what happened when a student withdrew from an Early Decision commitment, and how the college reacted. More importantly, they explain what “binding” actually means: legally, ethically, and financially - and what families need to know before they apply ED.

Topics include:
✔ What “binding” really means in Early Decision contracts
✔ Why backing out can cause drama with admissions offices
✔ How colleges enforce (or don’t enforce) ED commitments
✔ Financial aid exceptions that make backing out legitimate
✔ The difference between moral obligation and legal ris

📞 Need help with college admissions?

Visit LockwoodCollegePrep.com

#CollegeAdmissions #EducationPolicy #FAFSA #FinancialAid #CollegePlanning #StudentLoans #LoanForgiveness #Scholarships #HigherEducation #Parenting #CollegeBound #ClassOf2025 #ACTPrep #SATPrep #Parenting #2025 #DebtRelief #CollegeEssay#CollegeAdmissions #DoubleDeposit #CollegeAdmissions #CollegeDecision #CollegePlanning #EnrollmentMistakes #StudentAdvice #collegeplanning #collegefinancialaid #collegeadvisor

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