@MamacatTX’s daughter has excellent stats. In the past the National was reserved for those well under the top 10% of class rank but not sure what the criteria is this year. Being female in CSE is actually an advantage so there is a chance for something. I’d call or e-mail and explain that UMN is the #1 but attending will be next to impossible due to finances. Lay out the details: who’s the #2 choice, how much will your net COA be for that school vs. UMN, and can they meet you at least part way. You never know what could happen as a result.