Chance/Input for S24 - UU and other west schools

3.3UW would be OK for Utah, but if that’s weighted then it is more borderline. Of course you won’t get any aid but you can still get residency after the first year so the overall cost is very reasonable ($45K first year, $25K after that). You need to stay for the first summer (only leaving the state for 28 days in a 365 day period) but you can work as an orientation leader and get free accommodation plus a stipend, or take classes over the summer at instate rates.

My D18 attended and loved Utah, it is ideal if you are outdoorsy though the ski team is extremely competitive. She climbed, skied, rafted, backpacked etc. It is a good idea to either have a car or make friends with someone who does: they would drive to Mammoth (8 hours), Moab (4 hours), Grand Teton (4-5 hours) etc for weekends, even Banff (15 hours) for spring break.

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