<p>So, I got into Stanford EA, but Swarthmore has always been my first choice. Now that I’m in to Stanford, I can’t decide whether I should stick with my original plan and still apply to Swarthmore, Amherst, and Reed, whether I should just apply to Swat. now, or whether I should just go with Stanford because it’s an amazing school.</p>
<p>Help…</p>
<p>Apply to the other schools. Why not? You’re having second thoughts. It’s natural, and we all know the joy of EA is its non-binding nature.</p>
<p>Why box yourself in?</p>
<p>Apply, especially if Swat is your first choice. Stick with your plan.</p>
<p>If money (the relatively small application fee) isn’t an issue - I’d say go for it! </p>
<p>I’ve thought similarly in my college search. My top choice school is Wesleyan University, yet I’m also applying to Williams College. Clearly, Williams is the superior school, but Wesleyan seems like a place I’d feel comfortable, accepted and generally satisfied. Should I get into both (unlikely, but… ya know…), I’d probably choose Wesleyan, unless money was an issue.</p>
<p>College is a big decision - go with your heart! :-)</p>