<p>If I apply ED to M&T with Wharton ED as my backup is it possible that I could be deferred to RD for M&T and thus lose my opportunity to be considered for Wharton during the ED round? </p>
<p>I just don't want applying to M&T to affect my chances at Wharton in any way.</p>
<p>No, there is an option on the supplement that you can check which allows you to be considered for either Wharton or SEAS under early decision if you are not admitted to M&T. For example, I know someone who applied to LSM and was not admitted to that program but got into CAS early decision (still binding).</p>