Her GPA is very good, her ECs are solid, and she seems like a really interesting young lady. Her SAT is low for Colby and Grinnell (the two schools on the list that I know best) but she sounds like she’d be a great fit for either. She may also get a boost for geographic diversity so while they’re both reaches I think they’re worth keeping. The problem is that I don’t think Colby gives merit aid and I suspect her SAT would keep her from getting significant awards from Grinnell. Have you run the Net Price Calculators for schools on the list to see what your expected costs will be?
Also, what was it about the LACs last year that did not appeal to her? That might help edit this year’s list.