Think there's a lot to be said for where an 18 y/o is comfortable.
Also, per quick search, Iowa State has a better Vet Med program than Illinois which is what he eventually wants to do.  Previous Message Previous Message
*my sister's son.
Believe he's going to study biology (possibly genetics?) with a plan for vet school. ISU will be cheaper out of state with scholarships than Illinois in-state.
It probably also helped ISU that 1) he visited on a great weather summer day and on the day they were playing in the Sweet 16 (visit was over by game time), 2) his Illinois visit was on the day of the snowstorm that shut down many schools across Central Illinois for a few days, and 3) he has a few buddies going to ISU.
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- Great stuff.* - nash March 28, 2026, 7:03:35
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on April 16, 2026, 12:24:37, in reply to "huh. significant gap in reputations/rankings. I would think some extra $ for UI would be worth it*"