<p>Wish I knew East Coast schools better. Anxiety is horrible, you are at the max right now waiting for decisions, and then waiting again for financial aid packages. Honestly, it’s a crap shoot how much she might get in aid: good student, excellent (except on CC) SAT, if you chose apps wisely one of those good schools should make her an affordable offer. Running out of time for apps, it may be time to just chill and wait. Rest assured that cream rises and if she is motivated her talents will out, even if finances force you into a couple years of community college.</p>