<p>It’s funny, my in-laws live right off the Blue Ridge Parkway in western NC, and our whole family loves to visit. It’s beautiful country, and I concur, the people are very nice. We live in the Maryland burbs. D has applied to 4 PA schools, 3 Ohio, 1 in NY, and then College Park and St. Mary’s in-state. Agree with you, can’t wait until it’s over. This is our first time going thru the process, but we only have to do this one more time! Best of luck to your D.</p>