all the responses have been really helpful. thank you so much for your thoughts.
@socaldad - i’ve seen your posts in the duke threads. i do wonder what are your thoughts about the possibility of duke being online fall 2020? i have to admit that weighs a little in my parents and my decision, paying more for virtual classes. and from your username (socal), i guess you’re actually pretty familiar with usc, visited, etc? (did your dd apply there?)