Thanks @DavidPuddy and @Colorado19and22! @Colorado19and22, your son and my daughter definitely had some overlapping lists! So much great info and food for thought! I hope we can visit UA in the upcoming months. (My mom was just diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, so our May plans are on hold.)
@Colorado19and22, , my daughter would be turned off by the attitude of the UF rep as well…and unfortunately, I don’t think it’s a isolated experience. As a former Gator, I thought I would be more pro-UF, but I just don’t think it’s a great fit for my daughter. Your son’s Vandy experience was also fascinating since it’s at the top of her “dream” list - although she really hasn’t researched the school in depth. If she were to get in, though, it would be a financial reach for us even w/ their generous aid. If she went to a “NMF school,” she’d have more (financial) freedom for study abroad experiences, trips, unpaid internships, etc.
I particularly appreciate the info on the details that were not yet on our radar - such as AP credits. I had no idea her AP classes counted against the hours at UF. Since she’s undecided, I am hoping the AP credits allow her a bit of freedom the first year to explore some different STEM-oriented paths and/or double-major.
One of her “bucket list” items is to study in England - does anyone have experience with the UA in Oxford program?