<p>It is definitely NOT too early to visit schools. It will help her to decide on the size and personality of a school she likes. Be sure schools have the major she wants. Look at school websites and look at midrange SATs of accepted students…you didn’t say how her score is distributed but many schools look at math + critical reading and will give range for those. If she is in the upper part of range or above, then the school is likely a good match. Also, the higher her scores compared to midrange, the better chance for some merit aid. As someone suggested, run the cost estimators to see if it’s affordable. She looks like a solid student who is very goal oriented and should have lots of good options, but maybe not her dream school. In her situation I would also have an honest discussion about how any ongoing medical issues bear on decision making. Does she need to have constant access to certain level of medical expertise or is she (hopefully) stable as far as needing to be close to regular doctors? College can be an added stress for even the best student and trying out closer to home may be better…and if things go well, then (as you said) go further away for grad.</p>