<p>It is getting down to decision time, and it looks as though my daughter will be picking between Elon and Miami of Ohio. Any advice from parents who have kids at one of those schools or otherwise knows one - or even better both - of them well? Thanks much.</p>
<p>eli, I had one graduate from Elon a few years ago–'04. If I can help in anyway let me know.</p>
<p>My daughter is a sophmore at Elon, and loves it. I can’t imagine a better school for her.</p>
<p>My D is a freshman at Miami Ohio. It was her third choice this time last year - waitlisted from Emory, and not enough money from Furman. Last April was an agonizing month as we waited for aid packages and results of our Furman appeal. It was with much trepidation as we sent in that check to Miami, hoping we were doing the right thing. Although we knew she’d been hoping for Furman, she quickly changed gears mentally when it looked like that wasn’t going to work. </p>
<p>A year later, she couldn’t be happier. Turns out she really is a “big school” kinda kid, and is taking full advantage of the opportunities that a bigger school gives. In hindsight, I do believe she would have outgrown the smaller schools on her list. I also have to credit her amazing can-do attitude.</p>
<p>I’d be happy to answer any questions about Miami that I can.</p>