Tulane University imposed a one‑year ban on Colorado Academy’s ability to submit early‑decision applicants after a student who had committed under an early‑decision offer withdrew. The university cited the binding nature of early‑decision contracts—agreements that require accepted students to enroll—as the basis for the sanction. Colleges rely on early‑decision pools to stabilize yield and financial planning; penalizing a feeder school is an uncommon but forceful enforcement measure that signals admissions offices will use reputational and access controls to protect their admissions processes. The move raises questions for high school counselors and families about advising students on binding commitments and the downstream effects on college‑school relationships.