Then - as long as there’s a school out there (likely public) that you’re ok with, I don’t see an issue with REA. IS Stanford full pay or discounted ? Because if you are getting aid - UCSD WILL BE $70k - so can you afford that ? If not - then it’s a no.
Applying REA hurts you at some privates but that’s the gamble.
If you would be happy at and can afford a Pitt or Utah or ASU or Ohio State, the REA is fine to me. If you want to apply to a JHU, they don’t have EA so it’s ok. And you’d still have a chance at ED2.
Affordability is first. What can you afford ?
Then who has your major - whether formally or tangentially.
I’d expect to get a no at Stanford. But no pain no gain.
So how do they align closest with your interests ? Again, if you’ve not been, it’s like you’re forcing a narrative to work. Many transfer from their dream. I’m not saying it’s not right for you but you’d be best suited to move on from a dream mentality.
You got lots of advice above. Mine differs and that’s ok. But a lot of savvy folks above gave their opinion and you’d be wise to at least listen to what they have to say and why they are saying it.
Good luck.