@speezagmom - I agree with all you are saying so I hope it doesnt seem like we are coming from opposite ends of the spectrum. I LOVE the program your son attends, too close to home for my D, but dont you think your program has evolved from a " less known regional" to a nationally known rising star now? I feel like the hidden gems of today end up getting alot of well deserved notoriety & thus I think your kids school had over 1000 applicants this year as I have seen Rebecca at some college fairs. interested to hear your perspective on that.