<p>Thanks for clearing that up, JHS! I know this might not be the right thread to ask, but I can’t stop debating whether I should apply RD to Northwestern and EA to Chicago OR ED to Northwestern and EA to Chicago. Northwestern accepts a decent % of people during ED, and I must get into one of these two schools. Problem is UChicago is my number one school, and I don’t want to risk somehow getting into NU ED (it would be ideal if NU deferred me ED and UofC accepted me EA–a prospie can dream) without ever knowing my chances at UChicago. I’ve been trying to figure out what to do this entire year, and I’m still undecided! I know I’m a better fit at UofC, but it’s just so difficult to get in. Also, I don’t want to risk my chances of getting into either school by not applying ED to NU and just hoping UofC accepts me, if that makes sense.</p>