I’m curious what attributes they are seeking and how they are making the search. The rural areas I’ve in which I’ve been working , do not tend to come with kids so qualified or even want to go off far from home. Trying to get them into state schools a challenge, even as those schools have been offering incentives and some leeway in admissions standards.
Where I see a lot of fine minds and ability not recognized are in the city neighborhoods. No recruiting from top colleges there. No college nights at these schools.