<p>Hi Zoosermom- just got back from dropping d # 2 at Cortland. So far -so good. Just wanted you to know that my d also applied to West Chester and Temple which are both public U's in Pa. West Chester was the only school that d didn't get into ( and she applied to 10- or was it 11 schools?? This is all becoming a memory- what a wonderful feeling). My initial thought was that West Chester would love OOS kids, and that she would probably get in- but I was mistaken. Now West Chester may be more geographically desireable than some other PA schools as it is close to Philly- so it may be harder to get into than Millersville- etc. but while my d did get into Cortland and Oneonta, she was unsuccessful at West Chester. So just keep that in mind and do not consider it a safety. I liked Temple too. Much more urban area, some people have reservations about that section of Philly- but for a NYC gal, she should feel safe. My d's friend is going to Plattsburg and she didn't get into Cortland so it may be a bit easier to get into Plattsburg than Cortland or Oneonta but you never know. With rolling admissions, I think there's a bit of luck with all applications and timing.
Looking back on the year, I too thought my d had little chance of getting into Cortland or Oneonta, and I had her apply to Delhi as a safety, but she got into all her SUNY's. I just have a feeling, your d is going to do fine and will get into several SUNY's too. Just get the apps in early. Good luck.</p>