<p>Point taken about finances not being the ONLY thing to think about when making the application list. My D got a very nice FA package and scholarship from her college, and she wouldn’t be attending without it. And of course, when she applied, she had no idea she’d get that.</p>
<p>The things that were important to her:
Small LAC. She visited my alma mater, Ginormous Flagship U, and absolutely hated it; it felt overwhelming and anonymous to her.<br>
This goes along with small LACs, but a very low student/teacher ratio was essential; she learns best when she’s participating in the discussion.
She wanted to spread her wings, so being far away was also important; the closest school she applied to was 1000 miles away.
It had to be lefty.
There had to be some kind of meaningful dance opportunity for non-majors.</p>