<p>Thanks everyone, these are very helpful suggestions, which I am sure will also benefit a lot of similar kids and parents who find this thread. I wish guidance counselors were as attuned to this particular question as you are!</p>
<p>At this point, he wants to stay in NJ (which has few options) or Eastern PA (which has more). I am hoping he will expand his horizon to Maryland (he wants to avoid the snow of upstate NY and New England).</p>