I can not speak to boarding schools - but experience with day school and college for FA and sports. I think your reply regarding FA is good. When looking for FA, kids and parents are told not to “fall in love” and being honest with the coach about your financial needs and that being part of the equation sounds like a good plan. It may even boost her application if this coach/school can talk aid now or, on the other hand, the coach will move on to someone that doesn’t need aid. You get away from telling him a rank and that should be understandable with the lack of visit and the need for aid too.
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