<p>say i apply ED somewhere. the deadline is nov 1. would that prevent me from applying to other schools where the RD deadline in nov 30? (UCs). i think if i get in ED, that just means i have to withdraw other applications. right?</p>
<p>Yes. You can apply ED to one school and RD to others, as long as you withdraw your applications to the RD schools if you are admitted to your ED. I don't know where you are planning on applying ED, but some schools will make ED decisions within a few weeks-- meaning you may not even have to apply RD if you get in ED. But definitely begin all your applications-- you don't want to have to rush.</p>