<p>I know UofC has a non-binding EA program, but would I be allowed to apply to a peer school ED? More specifically, I'm thinking about applying to Penn-Wharton M&T ED and also UofC EA to max my chances. </p>
<p>Yes, the University of Chicago will allow it. You can apply to as many non binding EA schools as you wish.
However, by making the ED application elsewhere, If you get into the ED school, you would be obligated to attend.
See below for the info from Penn’s website.</p>
<p>In signing the Early Decision agreement, a student agrees to withdraw applications from all other schools if admitted to Penn. Further, Early Decision applications supersede any non-binding Early Action applications. A student may apply Early Decision to only one institution. Accordingly, if a student applies Early Decision to the University of Pennsylvania and to another school, the Early Decision application to Penn will be withdrawn.</p>