This was an old thread, but the new information about colleges provided in it was helpful, so thank you to all of you who replied.
From last August through this coming August, we have been visiting colleges on most of our vacations.
I know many of you can suggest other great schools, but we are no longer looking for more suggestions of new schools. At some point, we need to say enough is enough-- and I think that is the point when he has a mix of reach, target and likely schools that he likes and would be truly happy to attend. There are other wonderful schools he will not be exploring, because he already has found many colleges he likes and some favorites.
@mamaedefamilia – Yes, we did visit (and like) Vassar. My husband is an alumnus.