Lindagaf and RustyTrowel have wisdom that comes from experience. Thought I was crafty, however, S1 spun wheels and settled on a solid merit-aid school. He transferred to a near-elite school but had to get a new wardrobe to keep up with the prep schoolers (Nice kids … but $). Fortunately S2 and S3 learned from this and perfected their athletic hooks. Prep schoolers have a clear advantage based on my three data points. Best wishes from deplorables country!