Merit Scholarships- December 1st?

Hello! I attended a Miami University information session earlier this month and am greatly interested in their Honors programs. However, because I am applying SCEA to another school I am unable to EA to Miami. Their website and pamphlets all indicate that submission before December 1st gives priority consideration to the applicant for these Honors programs.

So, what are your opinions on what I should do? Should I still apply during RD? For some background information, my gpa is a 4.17 weighted and my ACT score is 35.

Entirely forgot that Miami University is a public institution. Please disregard this thread!

Just in case anyone has this issue with a private, you can RD prior to Dec 1 and meet the deadline.