<p>I got to think more about applying to SCEA with the results of "decreased acceptance rate," and I became confused with people debating over elites accepted early and massive RD applicants competing like hell. </p>
<p>Wha da ya think about applying SCEA in Stanford? Is it more adventageous?</p>
<p>One more thing, if you get deferred in SCEA, you move automatically into RD pool, right?</p>
<p>Stanford applies higher standards to its SCEA pool so that it doesn't admit people it wouldn't admit RD. The whole point of the debate was whether there actually is an advantage to applying early. Most would say not, especially not at Stanford, which makes a point of trying to make the process equitable.</p>
<p>I wouldn't strategize about it, apply early at your top choice in my opinion.</p>
<p>I agree very much. It likely makes little or no difference at Stanford, so instead of trying to figure out the admissions game and micromanage your chances, focus on your studies, do well in your ECs, and apply early if your heart is set on somewhere and you can't stand to wait so long for the decision :)</p>
<p>All the posters above couldn't be more correct. It's very simple. If Stanford is your clear cut #1 choice, then apply SCEA. If it isn't your first choice, then don't. Don't try to overthink things.</p>
<p>if you get deferred, you have an advantage over RD kids, because you get to send extra stuff in the update form. it's not a great advantage, but some is better than none.</p>