<h1>theorymom: Both MIT and Caltech have non-binding EA, not binding ED, so there is nothing anomalous in making further applications after getting early acceptances there. But it would be unusual, having been admitted to those schools, to apply to WPI, etc. I think all of us surmise that prestige matters (a lot) to the OP, and that he/she is looking to “trade up”.</h1>
<p>It is not uncommon to find such attitudes among parents and students here. I agree with you, but the OP won’t.</p>