<p>Several things(in no particular order):</p>
<ol>
<li>Close proximity to our home in CT.</li>
<li>Size-he liked the smaller school. He went to a fairly small h.s. and was comfortable with that environment.</li>
<li>Outstanding reputation in engineering, which he wants to make his major.</li>
<li>Chance to play sports on DIII level…he is not quite up to DI. </li>
<li>Humanitarian mission of CG.</li>
<li>He loves the sea.</li>
<li>They wanted him.</li>
</ol>
<p>Good luck to yours.</p>