<p>Thanks so much for your input! Yes, I had the same concern–that the app needs to be scea from the beginning–but I’ve seen several threads explicitly stating that one can change the app from RD to SCEA, and also that one can have several applications submitted and then subsequently withdraw them when the acceptance letter is received.</p>
<p>I am fantasizing that he could possibly have his top several apps done and submitted in early September, supplemental essays and all, so that if things didn’t work out, it would be a smooth segue into plan B or C or whatever.</p>
<p>Gearing up for a busy spring and summer!</p>