<p>Still not clear on why OP wants to cut the list to less than 11? That’s not a bad number of applications at all. 15 might be a bit much but it’s perfectly normal in our area to send out that many if you are applying to LACs. If cost is the issue, I would point out that the cost of sending your kid to college (even with a major scholarship) so far exceeds the cost of applying that it’s not worth considering - especially if having multiple financial aid offers matters.</p>