it sure is true, @massmom2018 - i’ve looked at this forum many times when i’m looking for nuances in the college admission process and actual experiences. I find a lot of people here useful. But I also research university websites, rankings from different sources (not just US News). Half the battle is doing the research for fit and value. Once that is done, the other half is getting all applications put together (including making sure the essays are done on time)…