Interesting discussion…especially for those of us that to attend a “true” BS (one where over 50% board), we have to look several states and thousands of miles away. DS focused in NE for sport reasons…DD is literally all over the map for her list. However, not one school is within a day’s drive…all require a day’s plane ride. Yet, all schools are similar in size, programs offered and such on paper and the ones we’ve seen and have stayed on her list have the same vibe.
I truly envy those who can see their kid more often by getting in the car for a weekend toad trip.