<p>i actually totally understand where you’re coming from. last year i was deciding whether to apply early to stanford or pomona. i preferred stanford but thought that there was a bigger advantage to be gained from applying early to pomona. i ended up applying early to stanford just to know i could keep my options open. </p>
<p>i was deferred from stanford and eventually got into both stanford and pomona rd. having to keep the college process going past december 15 was a pain, but i would have very much regretted being bound required to attend somewhere that early on.</p>
<p>as ****ty as the whole college process is, i wouldn’t apply ed unless it is your number one school. i would have said pretty much the opposite thing a year ago, but after going through it, i believe there is something to be said for letting the whole process play out. looking back, pomona is only my third or fourth choice and i’m super glad i didn’t apply ed. do yourself the favor of seeing all of your options before you decide.</p>