<p>Faline,
Thank you. They were indeed, golden, so much so that one of his younger brothers also chose Swat and is currently a junior there. (it was this younger sibling who had looked at Vandy, which I thought was a FABULOUS school.) I think I understand the point you are making about “national” universities such as Duke and Vanderbilt. Since they are drawing students from all over the country, those students are likely to graduate and settle into grad school or employment all over the country.</p>
<p>OP, good luck with your decision and please come back and let us know what it is.</p>