Location, location, location

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Some kids can't handle the cold weather of the NE or Upper MidWest. I've never heard a student complain of the weather in the South or West (except for rain in the NW).

Not just warmth though, some people do much better in sunny environments. Results may vary.

You have never met my DC. He wilts at 80'. All of his schools are north of here. I think you would find many such students if you lived in NE. They don't tend to hang out in the south.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Mine applied all over. But when it was time to visit they were not willing to travel that far - not across the country. Four to Six hrs by car or train, yes. For some reason the same time traveling by plane, according to them, was "too far"

Same. And, actually, we parents were happy about it when they came to that conclusion. It seems easier to us to hop in the car and drive 5 hours than it is to hop on a plane and fly one hour.

[Anonymous]

Our oldest wanted to remain on the east coast. Our youngest is open to the midwest, however refused to look at schools in the south.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Some kids can't handle the cold weather of the NE or Upper MidWest. I've never heard a student complain of the weather in the South or West (except for rain in the NW).

Not just warmth though, some people do much better in sunny environments. Results may vary.

You have never met my DC. He wilts at 80'. All of his schools are north of here. I think you would find many such students if you lived in NE. They don't tend to hang out in the south.

In the northeast the summers are well above 80. Sounds like the only place for him is the SF bay area

[Anonymous]

I would love if my child would stay within a few hours drive from us. (Well, under 6 hours)

[Anonymous]

Huge factor for us. DD did not want to be too far from home. We looked only at colleges that were within a 4 hour drive from our house. It made things easier. It's also cheaper. No plane fares. And we can visit more easily. No climbing on a plane.