Richmond ED2 is due Dec 1? Weird timing

Yes, if you look here https://admission.richmond.edu/process/early-decision-II.html under the “Dec. 1” heading, it says that one can switch from EA or RD to EDII up until January 1 by calling the admissions office.

I think this is a good strategy - apply EA so that she will be considered for RS, and then switch to EDII later if desired.