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<p>I want to clarify that I’m not trying to judge programs by advertising, etc., but I know I do it without meaning to–and I don’t want to, you know? But we live in a culture that convinces with advertising. That’s a fact. So, I’m trying to work backwards now by chatting with people here and making some visits to the schools. </p>
<p>Also, I want to clarify about the email messages that have been off-putting. It really isn’t about the tone, but about the communication process. It’s the sort of thing that seems elementary. When a program has been doing this for years, it seems that the process and emails should be pretty stream-lined by now. No one wants to deal with that for four years. I don’t want to mention specifics at this point, if you catch my drift! 
Great discussion. Everyone’s points are valid. I feel like I’m watching ping-pong, and thinking, “Yah! Good shot! Ooh. Good return!”</p>