<p>Jo7:</p>
<p>First, given the stats that you've posted, I think there is a good chance that you will be admitted to a top school, whether it's Princeton, or Yale or Harvard, or some other one. I am no expert on financial aid, and I hope that other parents will come forward to help you. Maybe, you can PM them with some more specific information. Some schools count a primary residence as asset, others do not, so it is important to pay close attention to these differences.</p>
<p>What I can suggest is that you look into some merit aid schools as well as some excellent but somewhat less expensive schools than HYP. Rice comes to mind. Look into LACs as well. Some give very generous aid.</p>