<p>As a HS junior, I don’t have any experiences to share, but here are my thoughts on the subject.</p>
<p>While I think that students ought to apply ED or EA to their dream schools, it’s not as simple as just applying to somewhere you love but probably won’t get into. It may be better to use ED or SCEA’s one-time chance to demonstrate that you have a lot of interest in a low-reach school, rather than “wasting” it on that school with virtually impossible admit rates. Thus, you should carefully consider what your counselor says and think about whether applying to that dream school is really advisable.</p>