<p>Like annasdad, we looked at affordability, or at least likely affordability. If we thought d1 might get enough grant aid, we left it on the list. </p>
<p>Next was did the school have the program kid was currently interested in. D1 wanted a rather specialized and uncommon major. She changed first semester, but as a hs senior, any school without it was off the list.</p>
<p>Finally, d1 had criteria of her own. She wanted to be close enough to come home on the weekends sometimes. She wanted to be a part of the choir, so good vocal music was important. She didn’t want anything too big. </p>
<p>That narrowed us to 3. </p>
<p>D2’s area of interest is far more common. I’m sure she’ll be casting a much wider net.</p>