<p>You need to ask your mentor. It is hard to do, but it will help you to know so you can list it accurately in your applications. You can ask him at the same time you ask for the rec.
<a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/college-admissions/531757-how-much-does-applying-scea-stanford-affect-chances-reach-applicant.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/college-admissions/531757-how-much-does-applying-scea-stanford-affect-chances-reach-applicant.html</a>
This thread discusses pros and cons for SCEA at Stanford. As for whether you should use your one early shot on Stanford, that depends on where else you are applying, what you plan to study, etc. Check out that thread though, it is quite long-winded and goes off point but provides interesting opinions.</p>