It’s difficult to make college recs without knowing more about what she wants in a school/doesn’t want. Is she interested in an LAC? If so maybe Wooster, DePauw could work (I’m sure there are more still taking apps).
If a gap year is seriously under consideration, I would start planning that now…some programs or internships or whatever she might be interested in doing may be competitive and have deadlines this spring.
Regarding the NACAC list in May…the schools that will be on that list, while good schools, will not be the ‘popular’ ones. And, the vast majority of the schools that will be on that list are accepting apps right now…so best to not wait to maximize options and possible merit aid.
Your D can see in common app if a school is still accepting apps or not (many stay open after their ‘deadline’ has passed). She can also call the admissions office if it isn’t clear. Here’s last year’s NACAC list thread (there are threads for more years too): NACAC List of colleges still offering places is out