<p>the distance is definitely a factor… an expensive factor…</p>
<p>I can understand you have outdoor interests and snorkling really isn’t possible in boston without wearing a thick wet suit…lol…but i would suggest giving it a second thought. I know the feeling…(i’m a runner)…I love going for a run outside in warm weather. But hey, if you want me to, I can introduce her to some colder sports… snowboarding or something 
i’m j/k, of course…</p>
<p>Anyway, I would definitely say that she is very competitive for NU…I got in with an 1190 SAT (out of 1600)…and lower high school gpa. I was never in any honors classes (except for spanish 9th and 10th grade). Then again, I’m transferring in with 68 college credits and a 3.9 gpa from rutgers… so who knows? I’m not quite sure about how their admissions people operate…for some it’s a crap shoot, however I do know that expressing interest in their co-op program in the application is vital. If she does end up applying there, make sure she talks about how she wants to experience something a little different. Make sure she talks about how she understands that co-op will enrich her learning experience… blah blah blah, etc… and i think she’s guaranteed.</p>