I am applying for the SMDEP program for next summer and I was wondering which schools to apply to. I know that I would be grateful to go to ANY of the schools, and I also know it is based on a first come, first serve basis. My question is, I would love to be able to say I am going to an ivy league for the program, but I also know everyone will be picking Yale and Columbia; is it even worth putting these as my three choices? The close for applications is March 1st so I am thinking of applying to some of the other schools. What are your thoughts?