<p>Today we had this exact discussion. It turns out my D has thought that one of her non-audition match schools in the east was a pretty sure bet. Yes, her chances are excellent, but she now agrees that since being in that part of the country is important to her she should find another safety out there.</p>
<p>I was suspicious that she seemed so relaxed about having just nearby publics as safeties. I think we’ll look for both an LAC and a smallish, maybe public, university.</p>
<p>Unfortunately she won’t go to Hofstra - her cousin is starting there this fall, as a theater major, and that’s just too close to comfort for her, and I support that. </p>
<p>She’s been interested in Goucher College but hasn’t visited. She hasn’t been turned on by Muhlenberg. I’ll have her read about Temple - I do know she’s comfortable with a grittier city atmosphere, although she does like a “college-y” feel if possible. And we’ll keep looking. We’ve pretty much exhausted the outlying NYC options, did a big trip out there in March, and we’ve scoured the Boston area possibilities with not much luck. </p>
<p>I’ll post any new ideas I find!</p>