<p>I don’t think you should think that you’re taking the acceptance (if you get in) away from your friend. You are applying just like anyone else, and you have plans that you are making in case other colleges don’t work out. If you both are truly strong applicants, they won’t pick one over the other because you all are from the same school. Besides, if she was truly your friend, she will not be upset that you applied to her dream school. 33, 000 other people do as well, and you’re one among them. Hope this helps.</p>
<p>OP is a super-considerate friend. But let the school chose whom will be the best fit.</p>
<p>LOL…what a thread…honestly, if one of you gets into Harvard and the other gets into Yale…and then you realize that you both “stole” each other’s spot, please write back in! It’ll be a twist on O’Henry and Gift of the Magi…</p>