My boyfriend is from NYC and currently in law school out in Philly. I waited a year to apply to med school to increase my chances of being near him. I was heavily considering applying EDP to Temple as I was quite interested in its traditional curriculum, excellent clinical exposure, state tution, and obviously its vicinity to my boyfriend. However, I didn't apply EDP and went ahead and just applied to schools in major metropolitan areas on the east coast (NYC, Philly, DC, Boston.) The only exceptions were Penn State and Pitt, my two other "state" schools. ("State" is in quotes as they accept 50-60% of their classes from other states!) Thankfully, I interviewed at Temple early, ironically with 7 EDP applicants, and was accepted, but I'm quite thankful I WASN'T EDP.
As choker commented, I'm really fortunate that I didn't apply EDP. I feel I would have been hurt slightly had I applied EDP and been deferred since my 7 interview offers came before 2002. I haven't heard from my last 5 schools and don't expect to be interviewed, but it does make me think that I could have been hurt. Yes, this year was a little different with the AMCAS fiasco, but I'd only apply EDP if you have a very very compelling reason to go to that school (i.e family, spouse, children.)
It may get expensive to apply to many schools, but you've already invested a lot of time and energy in your pre-med path, the AMCAS and secondaries are only two more hurdles, albeit being financial ones. I'm very greatful for having been able to tour various medical schools and hope to continue seeing other schools. But, having had the opportunity to see schools really has given me a better perspective to what I want in a school (i.e curriculum, location, student body, extracurriculars, etc.)
On a personal note, I'm currently debating b/w Temple and slightly pricer private school. So, while applying EDP to Temple may have gotten me in there earlier, I was accepted on 11/1, letter dated 10/25 which isn't that much later than EDP. Plus, I know have a few more choices and won't feel I settled on a school.
Good luck!