SCEA at Princeton or EA at MIT and UMich

College Search & Selection
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<p>My top two colleges right now are Princeton and MIT. I don't prefer any more than the other so I was wondering if I should apply to Princeton SCEA or MIT EA. I know both are incredibly competitive, but I've heard that applying to Princeton SCEA doubles your chances of getting in, while it doesn't help too much with MIT. Also, if I applied to MIT EA, I'd also be able to apply to UMich EA, so I can hopefully get an acceptance somewhere before March.</p>

<p>Here are some quantitative stats if it makes a difference:
ACT: 36 (35/35/36/36/34(11))
GPA: 3.98 UW (All Honors or APs)
SAT II: 800 in Math 2 and Physics
APs: Will have taken 5 by May
Rank: N/A</p>

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<p>You can apply to Michigan EA either way.</p>

<p>[Single-Choice</a> Early Action<em>-</em>Princeton University | Single-Choice Early Action](<a href=“http://www.princeton.edu/admission/applyingforadmission/single-choice-early-actio/]Single-Choice”>http://www.princeton.edu/admission/applyingforadmission/single-choice-early-actio/)</p>

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<p>However, if there are other private schools you are considering applying EA for, then you can apply to them EA along with MIT EA, but not Princeton SCEA.</p>

<p>Otherwise, apply EA to whichever is your preferred choice, assuming that its financial aid estimate is favorable.</p>

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<p>If you’re not planning on applying to UChicago or Caltech at all, then I would go for Princeton and Michigan. EA doesn’t help at MIT.</p>

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<p>Whatever you do, make sure you apply at the earliest time period that is allowable for that institution. Don’t wait! Good luck!</p>