<p>(Sorry if my spelling is bad I am typing on a phone). First of all, stanford is definetly my first choice. But duke and rice are close seconds. I really want to get into atleast one of these schools, but I'm worried that if I apply to Stanford REA that my chances of getting admitted to any of them would be slim to none. My observation is that ED gives you much more of an advantage than REA? All of these schools are reaches for me (As they are for most people). I guess I'm looking for advice on REA and ED to these schools. I just get the feeling that applying ED would give me a much higher chance of getting into one of these schools. Thanks!</p>
<p>Don’t apply early to a second choice. I didn’t read past your statement that Stanford is your first choice.</p>