Originally Posted by
zippy the pinhead
We also have a counselor at his school who has been doing this a good long while, and that is a resource we will be trying to utilize as well.
This is key. Spreadsheets are great, but a college counselor with a lot of experience and good relationships with admissions directors who knows your child is a hugely valuable resource, both for how to apply, and how to form a realistic strategy for where to apply.
BTW, love the userid! And yes, we are having fun.