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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Can I hijack to talk about UVM? I’m worried now about their situation but it’s my junior’s current #1 choice. He likes the size, outdoors vibe, access to outdoor activities, the fact that it has some sports teams to root for (even if no football) and location in a charming college town. According to the NPC he’ll get enough merit to bring COA to about $55k. He plans to study environmental science or psych. What other schools should he consider? 1300 SAT, 3.8 UW, 4.5W.[/quote]

At least you aren't hijacking to start nonsense trolling like you see in most other DCUM threads!  My very similar kid is also hoping UVM comes through with merit.  I am thinking that the school will be making adjustments and going through transition to become smaller and leaner over the next few years -- just like Syracuse -- but neither of these schools are going to shut down all together.  UVM won't because it is a state school.  For Syracuse,  I bet the state would somehow get involved.  It is too important to the local economy to close. Although really you could probably say the same for most schools.

Other schools my child is considering - basically other flagships in the Northeast.  Also Syracuse, but I've told him unless there is a miracle with merit (and told him that there won't be any miracles) Syracuse won't be an option.

So to circle back to the point of the thread...flagships are more attractive competitors to Syracuse these days for most families.  Cost is a HUGE problem for Syracuse and recruitment (and to a lesser degree, UVM)  And yes, weather in the Northeast seems to be a big negative for kids these days so they have to drop cost to be more competitive.
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