Yes, College of Saint Rose is definitely worth checking out. They really showed my D19 the love, bringing our COA to $19K. My daughter had average stats (90% GPA, 25 ACT) but she was studying popular music/music industry so the audition and her experience was key, which were strong points for her. The school definitely had a progressive, inclusive vibe. They had a nice “chapel” that was very peaceful with a waterfall (if I recall correctly) and where students might go for meditation, not really a worship service. Albany does have some sketchy areas but seemed to be in a nice part of town. My daughter liked that it was an easy train or bus ride to NYC (and I think they organized weekend trips for students) but ultimately chose a school in a warmer climate. We are from Buffalo so she wanted to escape the snow and cold I guess. Lol. College of Saint Rose was in her top 3 but she ended up at Loyola New Orleans and is a junior (she took a year off during the pandemic.) I know it’s not in your target area but Loyola New Orleans is super artsy and progressive in a great music city so perfect for my daughter! Maybe you want to branch out and consider! Good luck!
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