(International) MIT vs Stanford -- Which for EA?

thebigmojave
Thu, 16 Aug 2018 01:26:30 +0000

I don’t know whether I should apply to MIT or Stanford early as an international student.
I really, really, really want to go to Stanford, but since they’re need-aware for international students applying for aid I don’t know if that’s the best choice.
I don’t mind MIT (better stated, I’m not particularly fond of them) but I think I have a better chance of acceptance if I apply there early.
I know that for EA it’s best to go with your gut/heart/whatever internal organ, but I just don’t want to waste my time applying.
What should I do?