<p>No one is telling you not to apply to your dream school. We are simply saying you should not apply ED, because it would be far more prudent to have a variety of financial options come next spring. You can still apply RD.</p>
<p>Wesleyan is very expensive, but it may provide enough financial aid to make it possible for you to attend; on the other hand, it may not. Therefore you need to also apply to schools that have a lower cost of attendance and/or schools where you might get substantial merit aid.</p>