<p>and an fyi, if you DON’T apply apply ED to Wash U [and I am NOT SUGGESTING THAT YOU DO] your chances of acceptance are greatly reduced. They have a long time reputation of wanting students to “show their love” via ED applications, and many, many qualified students end up on the Wash U wait list.
I suggest you apply EA to Chicago, and any other colleges on your list that accept EA [only] applications.</p>