I am not the original poster, but am inna similar boat and your advice seems helpful. My daughter received a merit scholarship from her number one school, but it is the bottom tier amount whereas the NPC consistently projected the highest merit amount based on gpa/SAT. We will have difficulty affording at the lower level of merit if the NPC is accurate for need. We have a chance to attend a regional admitted students day this weekend. I am wondering whether to speak with someone then, call admissions or have D24 drop an email to her AO to ask about the process. I am also wondering how much information to include in the initial contact. Thank you.