<p>MD, good point about traveling another way than by car! Thanks to you and BH for the recommendation of Pitt. Dig & Mom2, I’ll check it out that scholarship link! Mom2, we do have safety schools she will apply to, but from the information on this thread, the top schools seem to be partially a case of “nothing ventured, nothing gained.” If she wants to try for a more prestigious school, she’ll need to find some merit money. Yes, I should have said we can pay half of the expenses (tuition, room & board, etc.) for a more competitive school. Thanks again for all of the good tips!</p>