I think everyone’s point is this: Are those two elite schools need blind or need aware? You can find the answer on each one’s web page.
Often the most selective schools are the most generous with aid, so if you know you will qualify, it doesn’t make sense to hold back. Also, there are some colleges where, if you don’t file in your freshman year, you may not file again later. So if circumstances change and you need to start digging ditches to put food on the table instead of funding an education, your DD may find herself having to drop out. Researching this ahead of time can be cheap insurance.