<p>alwaysamom,</p>
<p>I totally agree with you (and others) about not being set on just one school…it’s convincing her that is a challenge! lol To be serious though, we have told her all along what our situation is (financially) and she knows she has to be prepared to either (a) not be accepted at schools that she applies to and/or (b) some schools may be out of reach financially. She knows all of this, but says she cannot help the fact that her heart is set on Muhlenberg. She already has full tuition scholarships at two of our state universities as safeties, and is applying to other colleges/universities as well.</p>
<p>Thanks SO MUCH for the suggestion of reading chrissyblu’s post! I can’t believe how basically everything she said mirrored what I had said in my own post. Very wise words and lots to think about 
I agree (and believe) that each one of our children will end up where they are meant to be. In fact, I keep saying that to my D about her #1 ;)</p>
<p>The ‘early read’ info came from Admissions at Muhlenberg. I’m sure it’s only to give the person a very basic idea of what aid they <em>might</em> receive, and wouldn’t include grants, etc. She is applying to several schools (reaches, matches, safeties). Our biggest concern with waiting is that they admit a much higher percentage of their first years ED. As far as her tests, she has already taken the SAT in June and took the ACT once early in her Junior year, so she is taking it again to improve her score. The scores may or may not be available in time, but we figured it was worth it to try. Some school’s ED dates have passed, but some haven’t. Muhlenberg’s deadline is Feb 15th.</p>
<p>Thanks again for all of your helpful info and your well-wishes!</p>