<p>I would like to say yes since I only plan on applying to one or two schools (MIT and maybe UChi), but the logical part of my brain says that it doesn't matter. But then again if you can show the admissions committee that you're a good fit for the school then it helps. I'm not sure if the whole ED dynamic applies to transfer admissions. Just by applying one shows that they need, or at least want, the school. I think that people are accepted/rejected based on what the school wants or needs. That's the only sure fire way to get accepted.</p>