My D is really struggling to figure out small, medium, or large school. We have visited some large ones… she loves the warmer weather so thought Elon would be a good option. We are from NJ area.
My S wanted either medium or large. We visited lots of schools and once he saw Elon he was sold. The size was a great match for him. He wanted a school where he felt he would still get personal attention and not be in huge lecture hall classes. He also wanted warm weather and a feeling on community but not so small that he knew everyone from the beginning. It’s really worth a visit!
My daughter also had no idea what size school she wanted. We visited a couple in every size category, making sure to talk to students there about their experiences. It’s a great way to start out. She loved Elon because it was big to have a lot going on, and where you would always be meeting new people, but small enough that you know people everywhere you go and you can develop relationships with professors. She fell in love with Elon on her first visit.