I’m hoping to get into MIT obviously but I’m not sure about money, and Stevens is closest to home which makes it my second pick. I want to apply to both but I’m not sure how to go about this process?
The problem with this combination is that, if you were accepted to both, you would be bound to attend Stevens and would not be able to attend MIT.
Consider applying EA to MIT and then, if you were rejected in December, you could apply ED2 to Stevens. But, if MIT deferred you to RD, you would probably want to also apply to Stevens RD.
Before making any further plans, run the Net Price Calculator on each of their financial aid websites to see whether they would be affordable.