<p>goodymommy,</p>
<p>Don’t despair! Selective private boarding schools generally have excellent college counseling advisors, so your daughter will receive good advice on where to apply to college. Her advisor will be able to help her identify colleges that will be affordable and will offer appropriate opportunities to your daughter. Also the advisor will be able to craft a recommendation letter that will put your daughter’s accomplishments into perspective.</p>
<p>Many college admissions offices know a great deal about the high schools. If your daughter’s school has a particularly demanding curriculum and high grading standards, the colleges will know that. Furthermore many colleges seek to expand the socioeconomic diversity of their student body. That might work to your daughter’s advantage.</p>
<p>Best of luck!</p>