Would like feedback on CS Target/ Reach/Safety schools

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@Mwfan1921

High stat students can have difficulty gaining admission if they don’t apply ED. Significant demonstrated interest is a must, to the point of ridiculous (IMO).

I completely agree. An applicant who appears to be overqualified, not only by stats but also by other measures, and who may, in the mind of CWRU admissions, potentially have better options elsewhere, is likely to be deferred and/or waitlisted, particularly if s/he is from a different region, unless s/he applies (or switches to) ED/ED2, or to one of its pre-professional programs.