Cost is absolutely a must to be known - because OOS publics (short of UVA/UNC) and meeting need. I thought I read somewhere cost wasn’t an issue but can’t find that now. So many threads - it’s hard to keep everything straight.
W&M stats are surprisingly not as high as the perception based on pedigree. I can see it being a reach but I don’t think high reach. I threw it out because she mentioned Richmond (similar size but obviously in the city…but it’s not in the city center but more the outskirts) and Miami - to which, I feel W&M is very similar but smaller.
But fair point - many consider W&M a reach for pretty much all. My take is a bit different - but I wouldn’t bank on it.
CU and Miami for sure - and then I think after that it’s all open - but to everyone bringing up cost - there’s so many schools people can eliminate based on that alone - especially the higher end OOS publics.