Thanks, Mia. That is helpful, too. I am a numbers person as well, but don't want to seem too crazy or spend too much money if it isn't necessary. My worry about relying on a portfolio for dd1 is that I don't know what to send in. I have looked at some of her recent work around the house and schoolwork, but have a hard time knowing if it is earth shattering. She hasn't written the "great American novel" yet. I would like to get both on CD talking the way they do in a quiet moment to me, but might need the dog to secretly hold the camera or something!