<p>@ OneMom - Thank you for the recommendations! 
I HAVE considered the cost of my reach schools, but my approach might not be too wise - it’s somewhat along the “well, I’m probably not going to get into school x, y, and z, so I’m not going to consider the cost until I DO get in”. ^^; I mean, I do understand what an Ivy League school (and all other private universities) cost, but I’m not letting the price tag be a factor in my application decisions. Is this a wise approach? I’m really not a sucker for “brand-name” schools, though, so if one of my safeties gives me a really good financial aid package, I might go there instead of the well-renowned reach school.</p>