S2 Q&A: Should I apply to two schools as a backup?

For time-sensitive students, yes - one primary plus one backup is smart, and at most partner schools the application fee is waived through our links, so the cost is usually only your time (I'll tell you if a school charges up front and reimburses later). You decide after the admission letters arrive, and you pay a deposit only to the school you actually enroll in. Which school would be your backup?