ED to Carnegie Mellon... or RD somewhere else?

Applying to College
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<p>I really liked CMU, specifically CIT for biomedical engineering (BME). And I would apply early decision there (and I think I would be happy), but the problem is the rest of my life I would wondering “I wonder if I would have gotten into MIT…” MIT is unlikely for anyone but applying ED at CMU would really help my chances of admission. So it’s a tough choice.</p>

<p>Here’s my profile if you want to see it. But has anyone had to make a similar decision?</p>

<p><a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/what-my-chances/946584-chances-bme-programs.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/what-my-chances/946584-chances-bme-programs.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>Why don’t you apply EA to MIT and RD to a bunch of different schools, including CMU?</p>

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<p>The thing is that the rep at CMU told us that applying ED really helps, and I think I have a good chance of getting in if I do ED. But RD it’s more of a toss up. That’s what I’m trying to decide.</p>

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<p>I mean, the thing is, your stats are REALLY great. Don’t get me wrong, CMU is a great school, but I think your chances of getting in there are still high, even if you apply RD.</p>