<p>Run the NPCs to get a feel for what level of need based FA you might qualify for, no guarantees, but it’s the closest estimate you will get. The accuracy of the estimate will vary depending on how straightforward vs. complicated your family finances are.</p>
<p>In my experience, HYS can offer substantially more than other privates to families up to about 150k income. Depending on what the NPCs show, you might want to add a few more mid range merit schools. </p>
<p>Would you be happy to attend UW? If not, it would be tough to get into a lot of selective schools but find out that you can’t afford to attend them. Some more matchy schools w/merit could help fill that gap between FA only reaches and safety.</p>