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[quote=Anonymous]We visited 20+ schools, though mostly small LAC's.  I think the privates offer more hand holding/individual attention-in a good way (unless you have a very mature, independent child). They also have little niceties. From lemons in the water to fireplaces in the lounge. More importantly, a few offered a set aside amount to pay for your transportation and rent if you wanted to work at and unpaid internship or study abroad. Another assigned two advisors per kid. Another will work with you to tailor the program around your needs (waive prerequisites that are not relevant to your career goals, for example). The numbers allow them to personalize the service and attention. Large , public schools---while they have tons of resources--are more of a sink or swim environment. Again, many kids are strengthened by that...but some get lost. I have heard that at the  U of MD, for example, you have to go home to study because there is not a single seat open in the library during finals week. There is hot competition for research positions with faculty. etc[/quote]

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