If I applied to a school that is probably in the top 15 in the country in the ED round, is it worth applying to schools ranked higher than that in the RD round? Like if I get rejected by a number 12 school, should I bother applying to a more selective number 8 school?
Don’t get caught up on the rankings. There is most likely little difference in selectivity within the T20. Look for schools that are the best fit. If you want to try to RD for another uber competitive school, go for it, but focus your list on match and safeties.