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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Looking for advice from families who have older kids in college…

My DS has his list narrowed down to a few very similar schools. With academics and cost being very comparable, I’m curious about some of the smaller day-to-day things that enhanced your kid’s college experience…also looking for negatives that they may not have considered when making their decision. Thanks![/quote]

1. Location: Not in the middle of nowhere, but generally safe.
2. Size: Not too big, not too small (between 10,000-20,000 student body).
3. Transportation: Ease of commuting back and forth to home. A nonstop direct flight from school to home is preferred if the school is far.
4. Consideration of kids' personalities that suit the school.
5. Diverse student body.
6. Current international trends and the school's vision.

We didn't consider easy access to the dining hall, housing, and research opportunities when my kids were choosing a college, but, in reality, it's pretty important to consider these aspects for day-to-day college life.[/quote]

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