A renewed public push to reconsider early-decision admissions surfaced this week after readers responded to an essay labeling the practice an unfair 'racket.' The commentary prompted a wave of public feedback highlighting equity concerns, access for underrepresented students, and institutional yield strategies. Letters and responses cited admissions officers, college counselors and policy advocates weighing in on whether binding early programs advantage wealthier or better-advised applicants. The conversation referenced analyses of admissions data and testimonies from students and families. For admissions offices and trustees, the revived debate increases scrutiny on enrollment management tactics and may spur policy reviews ahead of next application cycles.