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My kid is in the same program as the 11 kids, so let me just point a few things out that I see as incorrect on this thread.

1.   My kid opted to stay home and is learning virtually here in Maryland. There was an option for them to go virtual.

2.   Not everyone pays the full sticker price.  We don't.

3.   You can apply directly into this program. It is not just fallout from the regular application program.

4.    The students deserved to be punished. There is no way they did not know the rules. It was pushed all summer long.  The punishment is harsh, but there is an appeal process and we will see how this plays out. I would not be surprised if they quietly get some money back, while leaving the harsh message in tact.  The kids were also not expelled.

NEU invested many dollars to build out testing and other infrastructure to open. I read somewhere it was $50M.  They do not want to lose that investment just because some immature, but probably decent kids can't control themselves. The other students would also be mad if they had to go home because of the immaturity of a few.

NEU currently has a 0.06%  positivity rate (60K tests, 32 positives) so it is working so far.  We will keep our fingers crossed, but there is no way to keep this up without tough measures. Going to campus is not for everyone. Hopefully, next semester, my kid will be ready for Boston. [/quote]

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