Wow thanks for all this great feedback! My daughter’s college choices are all over the map, but for good reason, that she has excelled in several areas but has no idea what she wants to do. That’s why this is a bit terrifying. I think there are 2 colleges that if she got into, she’d be able to pursue any and everything she wants and yes, they are both high-caliber. They are elite, yes, but not huge and I’m sure there are scores of kids just likelier applying.
So maybe we don’t seek FA for just those 2 schools? Is it as simple as removing those college names from the FAFSA list? Because I also see in eh Common App there is a Yes/No for "will you be seeking financial aid, correct?
Thanks again for any clarification here.