@RightCoaster - there were several small things that had her leaning GT. The location (Atlanta vs Troy) and warmer weather, GT’s brand (she hadn’t heard of RPI until her college search), a marching band she could participate in, etc. The RPI program itself was a better fit but these other things added up.
And, this past Fri night before the RPI admitted students day event she heard that she was accepted into the GT honors program. This provided a smaller community she could bond with, some smaller classes, etc. I think her mind was made up at that point though she didn’t let on until after our visits.